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diy:ops [2024/11/17 18:49] – [What an Op Can Be] Humphrey Boa-Gartdiy:ops [2025/08/27 17:20] (current) – [Research, Research, Research!] Humphrey Boa-Gart
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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 [[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 **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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   * 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.
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 +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 our [[diy:archival|archival guide]].
  
 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. 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.
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