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-====== Operations Manual ======+====== Operations ======
  
-So you have [[anonymous:join|joined Anonymous]] and [[tactics:lurk-moar|lurked considerably]] and have gotten a feel for how the collective works. Now comes the next stage of your [[anonymous:anonops|AnonOps]] career: Participating in [[:op|operations]].+One thing I've had to give people advice on numerous times over the years, is how to run a successful [[hazards:anonymous|Anonymous]] operation. Because I am tired of repeating myself, I have decided to compile a lot of what I know into this handy guide.
  
-Whether you are starting your own operation, or are simply a cog in someone else's op, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want the operation to be a success. Let us go over them:+Even if you are not part of Anonymous //(and honestly, for your sanity I hope you are not)// the organizational tactics described in this guide are universal principles that any team can use to accomplish any given series of tasks. 
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 +Whether you are starting your own op, or are simply a cog in someone else's op, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want the op to be a success. Let us go over them:
  
  
 ===== Defining "Operation" ===== ===== Defining "Operation" =====
  
-[{{ :diy:anondelivers.jpg?300|Listen rookie, if you're gonna do this, do it right. You have a reputation to live up to now.}}] +Before we can go through the checklist of how to run a successful operation, we need to lay out what an operation even is. **Simply put, an operation //(or "op" for short)// is when Anonymous //(or anyone calling themselves "Anonymous")// decides to take action about something.** This can take a wide range of forms, ranging from protests and social awareness campaigns, to hacking sprees, jolly pranks, cyberbullying missions and public spectacles.
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-Before we can go through the checklist of how to run a successful operation, we need to lay out what an operation even is. **Simply put, an operation //(or "op" for short)// is when Anonymous decides to take action about something.** This can take a wide range of forms, ranging from protests and social awareness campaigns, to hacking sprees, jolly pranks, cyberbullying missions and public spectacles. +
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-Defining the concept is not that simple, however. Thanks to the meddling of [[hazards:fediverse|intelligence agencies]] and [[hazards:astroturf|astroturf groups]], the definition of "op" has become incredibly pigeonholed. These [[hazards:gatekeepers]] exploit our open membership model as a cover for [[op:gemini|political agitprop]] and illegal [[op:national|regime change operations]]. They also go out of their way to subvert most independent ops, while using our mask to [[tactics:swatting|swat]] or [[tactics:suicide-trolling|torment]] their personal enemies.+
  
-This problem has persisted so long that many people now only think of Anonymous Operations in terms of propaganda and drawn-out revenge campaigns. They have no idea the potential that sits behind this unassuming concept, as operations can be so much more than that.:prof:+Defining the concept is not that simple. Thanks to the meddling of [[hazards:fediverse|intelligence agencies]] and [[hazards:astroturf|astroturf groups]] within Anonymous, the definition of "op" has become incredibly pigeonholed, as 99% of the operations are covers for political agitprop & foreign proxy wars. Just the terms //"Anonymous"// or //"Operation"// brings up unspoken connotations of state-sponsored propaganda & drawn-out revenge campaigns. Most people have no idea the potential that sits behind this unassuming concept, as operations can be so much more than that.:prof:
  
  
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 First off, anyone can start an op. There is literally nobody stopping you from declaring a new Anonymous operation. People can //(and will)// try to get in your way and [[tactics:demoralization|demoralize you]], but victory goes to the Anon who is more persistent. First off, anyone can start an op. There is literally nobody stopping you from declaring a new Anonymous operation. People can //(and will)// try to get in your way and [[tactics:demoralization|demoralize you]], but victory goes to the Anon who is more persistent.
  
-Secondly, just about anything can be an op. Some types of ops you are probably already familiar with, such as our infamous DDOS attacks and hacking campaigns. These are basic **offensive operations**: Define a target and hit it with everything. Pretty standard stuff, and anyone //(or any**thing**)// can be a target. You are likely also familiar with our **propaganda operations**, where protests, bot swarms and hacktivism are used to raise awareness about issues important to the groups of Anons who run those operations. These types of operations can likewise be done over pretty much **any issue**, as officially Anonymous does not and never will "take sides" in things like politics.+Secondly, just about anything can be an op. Some types of ops you are probably already familiar with, such as our infamous [[tactics:ddos|DDOS attacks]] and hacking campaigns. These are basic **offensive operations**: Define a target and hit it with everything. Pretty standard stuff, and anyone //(or any**thing**)// can be a target. You are likely also familiar with our [[diy:propaganda]] operations, where protests, bot swarms and hacktivism are used to raise awareness about issues important to the groups of Anons who run those operations. These types of operations can likewise be done over pretty much **any issue**, as officially Anonymous does not and never will "take sides" in things like politics.
  
 While these are the most well-known forms which operations can take, they are merely the distilled byproduct of the raid culture pioneered in the days of old when "awareness operations" were unheard of. Offensive ops took a largely different form as well, involving more [[tactics:prank-calls|prank phone calls]] and unscheduled [[tactics:pizza-bomb|pizza deliveries]]. "Raids" //(as ops were once called)// used to consist of **actual raids**, when swarms of Anons would spam message boards, render chat platforms unusable, and clog up the phone lines of radio talk shows. While these are the most well-known forms which operations can take, they are merely the distilled byproduct of the raid culture pioneered in the days of old when "awareness operations" were unheard of. Offensive ops took a largely different form as well, involving more [[tactics:prank-calls|prank phone calls]] and unscheduled [[tactics:pizza-bomb|pizza deliveries]]. "Raids" //(as ops were once called)// used to consist of **actual raids**, when swarms of Anons would spam message boards, render chat platforms unusable, and clog up the phone lines of radio talk shows.
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 Of course, this isn't to say there were not specific hated targets back then, because there were a lot of those too. They just existed in a wider prankster culture that is now largely missing from modern Anonymous. However, this history is there for us to reference, and that data informs us of **organized pranks**, which are a type of op where the goal is merely humor and entertainment, or making complex statements when words fail. It also informs us of **chaos ops** where there is no goal other than generating discord and anarchy, because some of us just want to watch the world burn. Of course, this isn't to say there were not specific hated targets back then, because there were a lot of those too. They just existed in a wider prankster culture that is now largely missing from modern Anonymous. However, this history is there for us to reference, and that data informs us of **organized pranks**, which are a type of op where the goal is merely humor and entertainment, or making complex statements when words fail. It also informs us of **chaos ops** where there is no goal other than generating discord and anarchy, because some of us just want to watch the world burn.
  
-There is virtually no limit to the surrealism of Anonymous operations. You can literally hire some guys to mow the lawn at your neighbor's house while wearing [[gear:masks:guy-fawkes|Guy Fawkes masks]], and proceed to act confused about the whole thing. You can install fake historical plaques around your hometown. You can even declare a war on California, which some Anons [[op:cali|have already done]].+There is virtually no limit to the surrealism of Anonymous operations. You can literally hire some guys to mow the lawn at your neighbor's house while wearing [[hazards:guy-fawkes-mask|Guy Fawkes masks]], and proceed to act confused about the whole thing. You can install fake historical plaques around your hometown. You can even declare a war on California, which some Anons [[op:cali|have already done]].
  
 Also contrary to popular belief: Operations don't even have to be a big public thing. You can conduct the entire thing in total secrecy with just a few people, or even by yourself. Just leave a note behind in a visible place that Anonymous was there, so that the collective may bask in the light of whatever controversy/confusion you generate. Also contrary to popular belief: Operations don't even have to be a big public thing. You can conduct the entire thing in total secrecy with just a few people, or even by yourself. Just leave a note behind in a visible place that Anonymous was there, so that the collective may bask in the light of whatever controversy/confusion you generate.
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   * For **group & corporate targets** //(such as businesses, co-ops, non-profits, online communities, and cults)// you will want to be equally as thorough. Start by compiling a list of everyone involved with the organization. Make notes of the most important and influential members, managers or employees, and follow the checklist for //"individual targets"// above. However, don't stop there, and examine every other aspect of the organization, including any vendors, clients, ad partners and financial history. Find everywhere that the organization operates, both online and offline. Dig up any legal disputes the organization was involved in, making notes of case numbers that can be used to find more information, as well as the names of all parties and lawyers involved in said cases. Scour the news and social media for reports about the organization or any controversies that it was involved in.   * For **group & corporate targets** //(such as businesses, co-ops, non-profits, online communities, and cults)// you will want to be equally as thorough. Start by compiling a list of everyone involved with the organization. Make notes of the most important and influential members, managers or employees, and follow the checklist for //"individual targets"// above. However, don't stop there, and examine every other aspect of the organization, including any vendors, clients, ad partners and financial history. Find everywhere that the organization operates, both online and offline. Dig up any legal disputes the organization was involved in, making notes of case numbers that can be used to find more information, as well as the names of all parties and lawyers involved in said cases. Scour the news and social media for reports about the organization or any controversies that it was involved in.
  
-  * If any of your targets has a **web site** or other online application, [[diy:network-recon|probe the hell out of it]]. Start by finding any relevant IP addresses //(and the datacenters they operate out of)// that you can start hitting with things like [[arms:nmap|port scanners]] and [[:arms|other types of security auditing tools]]. Here you want to find the software and operating system that powers their site/app, and the versions of those things, so you can match up known exploits. The more information you find out, the deeper you can dig. Member databases, API keys, app store accounts, social media bridges... all of these things can be leveraged to enable further research.+  * If any of your targets has a **web site** or other online application, [[diy:network-recon|probe the hell out of it]]. Start by finding any relevant IP addresses //(and the datacenters they operate out of)// that you can start hitting with things like [[tools:nmap|port scanners]] and other types of security auditing tools. Here you want to find the software and operating system that powers their site/app, and the versions of those things, so you can match up known exploits. The more information you find out, the deeper you can dig. Member databases, API keys, app store accounts, social media bridges... all of these things can be leveraged to enable further research.
  
 Keep in mind, there are more things to profile than just targets. **You will also need to run recon on the places you will be operating within:** Keep in mind, there are more things to profile than just targets. **You will also need to run recon on the places you will be operating within:**
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   * If your operation has an in-person component //(such as a protest)// you will want to scout out the location of the protest in advance. Map out the surrounding street grid, making notes of obstacles & hazards //(cameras, fences, government buildings, neighborhood watch groups, etc)// and things which can be strategically leveraged //(such as alleys, tree cover, tunnels, hills, wifi access points and bathrooms)//. Public spaces such as parks and libraries can be incredibly useful, and obstacles like busy intersections and waterways can sometimes be leveraged to your advantage as well. Most importantly, **do not rely solely on online map tools like Street View**. Visit the location yourself ahead of time so that you are not caught by any surprises.   * If your operation has an in-person component //(such as a protest)// you will want to scout out the location of the protest in advance. Map out the surrounding street grid, making notes of obstacles & hazards //(cameras, fences, government buildings, neighborhood watch groups, etc)// and things which can be strategically leveraged //(such as alleys, tree cover, tunnels, hills, wifi access points and bathrooms)//. Public spaces such as parks and libraries can be incredibly useful, and obstacles like busy intersections and waterways can sometimes be leveraged to your advantage as well. Most importantly, **do not rely solely on online map tools like Street View**. Visit the location yourself ahead of time so that you are not caught by any surprises.
  
-  * If it is an operation that will take place on a neutral website //(like social media)// study the terms of service. You need to know what limits you can operate within before an administrator or staff member shows up and roadblocks your work. Smaller communities might pass through, such as chat rooms, forums or subreddits, will require a bit of [[tactics:lurk-moar|lurking]] to get a feel for the culture and what you can get away with. Bonus points if you can get cozy with a moderator before the operation takes place. Nothing beats having a friend on the inside.+  * If it is an operation that will take place on a neutral website //(like social media)// study the terms of service. You need to know what limits you can operate within before an administrator or staff member shows up and roadblocks your work. Smaller communities you might pass through, such as chat rooms, forums or subreddits, will require a bit of [[tactics:lurk-moar|lurking]] to get a feel for the culture and what you can get away with. Bonus points if you can get cozy with a moderator before the operation takes place. Nothing beats having a friend on the inside.
  
 You will also want to get a basic profile on third parties that you may be crossing paths with or operating near. **Even if you don't plan on interacting with them, you will want to keep them in mind to prevent unnecessary collateral damage which can turn people against you or incur legal liabilities.** This is one of the reasons it is so important to run extensive recon on the places you will be operating, so you can identify the third parties that will be in the area. And who knows, you may find that some of them could be potentially useful allies worth approaching down the line. You will also want to get a basic profile on third parties that you may be crossing paths with or operating near. **Even if you don't plan on interacting with them, you will want to keep them in mind to prevent unnecessary collateral damage which can turn people against you or incur legal liabilities.** This is one of the reasons it is so important to run extensive recon on the places you will be operating, so you can identify the third parties that will be in the area. And who knows, you may find that some of them could be potentially useful allies worth approaching down the line.
  
-Finally, **spend some time to read up on the lesson plans available here at the Anonymous Military Institute.** We have a plethora of [[:diy|guides]], [[:security|security tips]] and [[:hazards|hazard alerts]] which cover a wide range of operation types. Knowledge of [[:tactics|battlefield tactics]] and [[:history|military history]] will help you outsmart your enemies, and our [[:tools|software library]] and [[:arms|armory]] will help you outgun them. Don't forget to consult our [[:gear|gear portal]] if you are doing in-person operations. All of these pages are here for you Anon, so make use of them if you want to succeed.+Of course, **save copies of everything.** If you find a relevant news article online, print it right to PDF. Download photos. Don't count on anything remain where you found it. For more tips, read the [[diy:archival|archival guide]]. 
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 +Finally, **read some of the other articles here.** The majority of pages on this wiki are relevant to things you will encounter if you decide to live by the sword online. There are a plethora of [[:diy|guides]], [[:security|security tips]] and [[:hazards|hazard alerts]]. Knowledge of [[:tactics|battlefield tactics]] and [[:history|military history]] will help you outsmart your enemies, and a flexible [[:tools|software library]] will help you outgun them. Don't forget to consult the [[:gear|gear portal]] if you are doing in-person operations. All of these pages are here for you, so make use of them if you want to succeed.
  
  
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 [{{ :diy:90seconds.webp?300|Get in, do the job, and GTFO.}}] [{{ :diy:90seconds.webp?300|Get in, do the job, and GTFO.}}]
  
-As we have explained here, the bulk of all operations is in the planning and recon work that takes place beforehand. When time comes to do the actual operation, you want it to happen as fast as possible, like a [[tactics:blitzkrieg|blitzkrieg attack]]. Many years ago, the Anons at the [[anonymous:insurgency-wiki|Insurgency Wiki]] published a guideline: **No more than 48 hours.**+As we have explained here, the bulk of all operations is in the planning and recon work that takes place beforehand. When time comes to do the actual operation, you want it to happen as fast as possible, like a [[tactics:blitzkrieg|blitzkrieg attack]]. Many years ago, the Anons at the [[site:insurgency-wiki|Insurgency Wiki]] published a guideline: **No more than 48 hours.**
  
 If you follow our model for compartmentalized secret teams, you can drag the planning stage out much longer than 48 hours. Some operations these days will involve many weeks or even months of planning, depending on how serious the operation is. If you follow our model for compartmentalized secret teams, you can drag the planning stage out much longer than 48 hours. Some operations these days will involve many weeks or even months of planning, depending on how serious the operation is.
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 ==== Post-Operation ==== ==== Post-Operation ====
  
-Once the operation is over, you're in the clear. If you have carefully followed our [[:diy|guides]], studied the [[:tactics|tactics]], [[:security|security tips]] and [[:hazards|hazard alerts]] outlined at this Institute, and made smart use of the [[:tools|tools]] and [[:arms|armaments]] available, you will likely have succeeded in your goals. If not, well no pressure. Better luck next time as they say, so long as you didn't get yourself in trouble.+Once the operation is over, you're in the clear. If you have carefully followed our [[:diy|guides]], studied the [[:tactics|tactics]], [[:security|security tips]] and [[:hazards|hazard alerts]] outlined at this Institute, and made smart use of the [[:tools|tools]] available, you will likely have succeeded in your goals. If not, well no pressure. Better luck next time as they say, so long as you didn't get yourself in trouble.
  
 === What Next? === === What Next? ===
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 At the end of a successful operation, you may find yourself with a larger team of allies than you started with, and many of them may be energized by the victory. If that is the case, it is very easy to channel this energy into another operation. However, you will have a limited window of time to do that before people get bored and drift away. If you play your cards right, it is possible to chain up a long string of successful operations in this manner. At the end of a successful operation, you may find yourself with a larger team of allies than you started with, and many of them may be energized by the victory. If that is the case, it is very easy to channel this energy into another operation. However, you will have a limited window of time to do that before people get bored and drift away. If you play your cards right, it is possible to chain up a long string of successful operations in this manner.
  
-=== Postmortem Studies === 
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-[{{ :op:skunkape:spacemonkey.jpg?300|Won't you say a few words to mark the occasion, Anon?}}] 
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-One of the ongoing projects at the Anonymous Military Institute is [[op:skunkape|Operation Skunk Ape]]. Our research staff is actively tagging and tracking Anonymous squads and the operations they embark on. The field data we collect from our //"Space Apes"// is used to further refine our articles, guides and lesson plans. In turn this helps us train more competent operatives and chaos agents. 
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-If you would like to participate in these ongoing surveys, contact our Dean, [[user:generowl|General MacOwlthur]], or senior AMI professor, [[user:hbg|Captain Cornflake]], for more information. You can also email the [[anonymous:foreign-affairs|Foreign Affairs Desk]] at [[email>anonfad(at)protonmail(dot)com]]. Be prepared to answer the following questions about your operation: 
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-  * What was the purpose and goal of your operation? 
-  * Did you accomplish your goals? Was the operation a success? 
-  * What parts of the operation went smoothly? What went right? 
-  * What parts of the operation did you experience problems? What went wrong? 
-  * Did anything happen on the field which caught you by surprise? 
-  * Did anyone try to get in your way during this operation? If so, who were they? 
  
-Be as detailed as you are comfortable with when answering these questions, but keep in mind the more data you send us, the better. Visit the [[op:skunkape|Skunk Ape]] page for more information. 
  
  
  
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