Electronic Warfare in Operations

Organized into seven chapters and six appendixes. Each chapter addresses a major aspect of Army EW operations. The appendixes address aspects of EW operations that complement the operational doctrine. A glossary contains selected terms. • Chapter 1 discusses the nature and scope of electronic warfare and the impact of the electromagnetic environment on Army operations. • Chapter 2 offers a discussion of EW support to full spectrum operations, combat power, the warfighting functions, and information tasks. • Chapter 3 introduces the organizational framework for command and control of EW operations. • Chapter 4 describes how commanders integrate EW operations throughout the operations process. • Chapter 5 discusses the coordination required to synchronize and deconflict EW operations effectively. • Chapter 6 provides the baseline for integrating EW operations into joint and multinational operations. • Chapter 7 discusses the enabling activities that support EW operations, such as command and control, intelligence, logistics, technical support and EW training. • Appendix A discusses the electromagnetic environment. • Appendix B illustrates an EW appendix to an operation order. • Appendix C illustrates an EW running estimate. • Appendix D discusses EW related reports and messages. • Appendix E offers a reference guide to Army and joint EW capabilities. • Appendix F discusses EW-related tools and resources.