redstar2000
1st April 2005, 05:12
US army to produce Mid-East comic
The US military is planning to win the hearts of young people in the Middle East by publishing a new comic.
An advertisement on the US government's Federal Business Opportunities website is inviting applications for someone to develop an "original comic book series".
"In order to achieve long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, the youth need to be reached," the ad says.
"A series of comic books provides the opportunity for youth to learn lessons, develop role models and improve their education."
'Psyops'
The comic is to be a collaborative effort with the US Army, which says it has already done initial character and plot development.
It will be based on "the security forces, military and police, in the near future in the Middle East" and is being produced by US Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
Fort Bragg is home to the army's 4th Psychological Operations Group, known as "psy-op warriors", whose weaponry includes radio transmitters, loudspeakers and leaflets.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4396351.stm
Perhaps the first super-hero can be called "RaptureMan". :lol:
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The US military is planning to win the hearts of young people in the Middle East by publishing a new comic.
An advertisement on the US government's Federal Business Opportunities website is inviting applications for someone to develop an "original comic book series".
"In order to achieve long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, the youth need to be reached," the ad says.
"A series of comic books provides the opportunity for youth to learn lessons, develop role models and improve their education."
'Psyops'
The comic is to be a collaborative effort with the US Army, which says it has already done initial character and plot development.
It will be based on "the security forces, military and police, in the near future in the Middle East" and is being produced by US Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
Fort Bragg is home to the army's 4th Psychological Operations Group, known as "psy-op warriors", whose weaponry includes radio transmitters, loudspeakers and leaflets.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4396351.stm
Perhaps the first super-hero can be called "RaptureMan". :lol:
http://www.websmileys.com/sm/cool/123.gif