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[[Key Leader Engagement]] is a key part of [[Counterinsurgency]] doctrine as developed by Western powers such as the US and UK.

:Building relationships to the point of effective engagement and influence usually takes time. Understanding cultural context, cognitive orientation patterns, and communication methods is essential to any CS approach. For personal relationships, it may also require and understanding of their cultural/social background, perspectives, capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, authorities, spheres of influence, and motivators. KLE is not about engaging key leaders when a crisis arises, it is about building relationships over time with enough strength and depth, so that they can then support our interests during times of crisis.

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-[[Key Leader Engagement]] is a key part of [[Counterinsurgency]] doctrine as developed by Western powers such as the US and UK.
+[[Key Leader Engagement]] is a key part of [[Counterinsurgency]]  and [[Information Operations]] doctrine as developed by Western powers such as the US and UK.
 A US produced guide for military commanders (also available via the UK government [[Stabilisation Unit]]<ref>Stabilisation Unit [http://www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk/stabilisation-and-conflict-resources/thematic/doc_details/81-commanders-handbook-for-strategic-communication.html Details for Commander’s Handbook for Strategic Communication], accessed 7 april 2011</ref>) cites General [[Stanley McChrystal]] on KLE:
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 :Building relationships to the point of effective engagement and influence usually takes time. Understanding cultural context, cognitive orientation patterns, and communication methods is essential to any CS approach. For personal relationships, it may also require and understanding of their cultural/social background, perspectives, capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, authorities, spheres of influence, and motivators. KLE is not about engaging key leaders when a crisis arises, it is about building relationships over time with enough strength and depth, so that they can then support our interests during times of crisis.<ref name="KLE"> [http://www.carlisle.army.mil/DIME/documents/Strategic%20Communication%20Handbook%20Ver%203%20-%20June%202010%20JFCOM.pdf Commander’s Handbook for Strategic Communication and Communication Strategy] Version 3.0 US [[Joint Forces Command Joint Warfighting Center]] 116 LAKE VIEW PARKWAY, SUFFOLK, VA 23435-2697, 24 June 2010, p. III-8</ref>
+The Ministry of Defence Manual<ref>2009, 5-11</ref> notes that there is a ‘requirement for intelligence staffs to support KLE’.<ref>Ibid, 5-11</ref> ‘At battlegroup level’, it says, ‘the commander should focus on KLE and the use of tactical PSYOPS to influence the local population and affect the will and understanding of the insurgent.’<ref>Ministry of Defence 2009, 6-3</ref> This is accomplished by a variety of means including ‘deception’.  ‘The primary aim of deception’, the manual notes ‘is to mislead the adversary, guard our real intentions and thus persuade him to adopt a disadvantageous course of action.  Deception has great utility in tactical counterinsurgency operations and requires effective OPSEC in order to succeed.’<ref name="MoD"/>
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 [[Key Leader Engagement]] is a key part of [[Counterinsurgency]] doctrine as developed by Western powers such as the US and UK.
-A US produced guide for military commanders (also available via the UK [[Stabilisation Unit]]) cites General [[Stanley McChrystal]] on KLE:
+A US produced guide for military commanders (also available via the UK government [[Stabilisation Unit]]<ref>Stabilisation Unit [http://www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk/stabilisation-and-conflict-resources/thematic/doc_details/81-commanders-handbook-for-strategic-communication.html Details for Commander’s Handbook for Strategic Communication], accessed 7 april 2011</ref>) cites General [[Stanley McChrystal]] on KLE:
 :“Afghan culture is founded on personal relationships. Earning the trust of the people is a large part of our mission. Build relationships with tribal, community, and religious leaders. Success requires communication, collaboration, and cooperation.” GEN Stanley A. McChrystal, Commander ISAF ISAF Commander’s Counterinsurgency Guidance<ref name="KLE"> [http://www.carlisle.army.mil/DIME/documents/Strategic%20Communication%20Handbook%20Ver%203%20-%20June%202010%20JFCOM.pdf Commander’s Handbook for Strategic Communication and Communication Strategy] Version 3.0 US [[Joint Forces Command Joint Warfighting Center]] 116 LAKE VIEW PARKWAY, SUFFOLK, VA 23435-2697, 24 June 2010, p. III-7</ref>