Electronic Warfare in Operations (FM 3-36)

FM 3-36 provides Army doctrine for electronic warfare (EW) planning, preparation, execution, and assessment in support of full spectrum operations. Users of FM 3-36 must be familiar with full spectrum operations established in FM 3-0; the military decision making process established in FM 5-0; the operations process established in FMI 5-0.1; commander’s visualization described in FM 6-0; and electronic warfare described in JP 3-13.1. FM 3-36 provides guidance on EW operations for commanders and staffs at all echelons. This FM serves as an authoritative reference for personnel who—Develop doctrine (fundamental principles and tactics, techniques, and procedures), materiel, and force structure; Develop institutional and unit training; Develop standing operating procedures for unit operations; Conduct planning, preparation, execution and assessment of electronic warfare. FM 3-36 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.