3-47. Successfully executing stability operations depends on informing the local populace and, when applicable, influencing behaviors. Although more tangible objectives mark the success of stability activities, the final measure of success or failure often rests with the perceptions and behaviors of the population. Military forces must go beyond defeating an enemy—they must secure the trust and confidence of the population. This requires a mastery of information operations—the integrated employment, during military operations, of information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and potential adversaries while protecting our own (JP 3-13). Since forces conduct operations within a broader global and regional context, success often depends on the integration of information efforts among military forces and the various agencies and organizations participating in the operation. Based on mission objectives, commanders may employ themes and messages as part of planned activities designed to influence specific foreign audiences for various purposes that support current or planned operations. Information themes are overarching and apply to the capabilities of public affairs, military information support operations, and Soldier and leader engagements. A message is a narrowly focused communication directed at a specific audience to support a specific theme (JP 3-61). Information efforts must support and complement those of higher echelon headquarters, national interests, and broader USG policy. (See FM 3-13 for more information on information operations.)