psywar

[Mullins, Bill]

psywar OED has 1954


"Ancient Military Art of 'PW' Having Big Revival"
By John G. Norris  The Washington Post; Jul 8, 1951; pg. B3/2
"Air Force officers say its chief aim is to induce qualified civilians
to volunteer for "Psywar" duty."

" 'Psywar' Battle with Paper Weapons," New York Times; Nov 29, 1953; pg.
SM78/2; quote from SM79/1
"Recently, in Exercise Falcon at Ft. Bragg, N. C. -- the "psywar" center
for the Army -- leaflet techniques were tested by troops "defending" the
U. S. and an unknown "agressor". "