The POGs got some ink:
Inside US Army's PSYOP unit that has uncomfortable ties to Cybertruck bomber and New Orleans terrorist
Fort Bragg, now known as Fort Liberty, is home to the 4th Psychological Operations Group (POG), which conducts 'influence activities to target psychological vulnerabilities and create or intensify fissures, confusion, and doubt in adversary organizations.'
Livelsberger was at the base no later than November 2024 when he received his unmanned aircraft system (UAS) qualification there. A 2013 picture from the 82nd Airborne's Facebook page shows a soldier identified as Jabbar, working as an information technology specialist. He was attending Campbell University at Fort Bragg from 2012 to 2014.
Soldiers looking to join the Army's Psychological Operations (PSYOP) must endure a physically and mentally demanding training pipeline, which starts with a grueling assessment and selection that lasts for 10 days. 'We're looking at soldiers who are adept at conducting research to understand target audiences. 'And use critical thinking to determine the best methods and arguments to influence and effectively communicate verbally and in writing using multimedia.' The first 10 days of PYSOP focuses on a candidate's physical fitness, mental resilience, critical thinking, communication skills and sustainability.
Candidates are not just doing physical challenges, but are writing reports, crafting narratives, or presenting arguments, simulating real-world PSYOP tasks. These individuals also undergo psychological evaluations to determine their suitability for the demanding nature of the operation's roles. Candidates who meet the standards are invited to continue with the Psychological Operations Qualification Course. This includes studying human psychology, sociology and cultural dynamics to design effective influence strategies, Identifying and analyzing groups for tailored messaging and crafting messages that align with mission objectives and resonate with target audiences. During this time, soldiers will test their abilities in dynamic environments, using tactics to confuse and find vulnerabilities within each other.
Livelsberger served in the Green Berets, highly trained special forces that work to counter terrorism abroad and train partners, the Army said in a statement.
He served in the Army since 2006, rising through the ranks with a long career of overseas assignments, deploying twice to Afghanistan and serving in Ukraine, Tajikistan, Georgia and Congo, the Army said. Livelsberger was awarded two Bronze Stars, including one with a valor device for courage under fire, a combat infantry badge and an Army Commendation Medal with valor. Livelsberger was on approved leave when he died, according to the statement.
Of Jabbar, an Army spokesperson said he was 'a Human Resource Specialist (42A) and Information Technology (IT) Specialist (25B) from March 2007 [to] January 2015 then in the Army Reserve as an IT Specialist (25B) from January 2015 [to] July 2020.'
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