(1) The HHSC provides C2 for all elements within the battalion
and supporting units.
It provides administrative, logistics,
maintenance, and communications support for the battalion.
(2) The collection (COLL) company provides COMINT collection,
line-of-bearing (LOB) information, and analysis support for the
division.
(3) The
I&S
company
provides
counterintelligence,
EPW
interrogation, and ground surveillance support for the division.
(4) The LRSD collects information by HUMINT means within the
division's area of operations and interest.
(5) The flight platoon provides aerial support to complement
ground-based EW systems.
2.
Electronic Warfare Battlefield Operations. When integrated into
the overall operational scheme of maneuver, EW is a formidable force
multiplier.
It exploits enemy electronic capabilities and protects
friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Figure 2-4 depicts the
various functions of EW.
ESM acquires information about the enemy.
Electronic countermeasures (ECM), the offensive component, prevent or
reduce an enemy's use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Electronic
counter-countermeasures (ECCM), the defensive component, are actions
taken to retain friendly use of the spectrum.
a. The interception, location, and identification of enemy
electronic equipment can provide the tactical commander with vital
intelligence about enemy intentions, capabilities, and disposition.
The type and quantity of equipment being used provides important data
for EW technicians to analyze and determine what types of units are
opposing friendly forces.
This information, combined with the
equipment's location and frequency of use, provides information on
possible enemy intentions.
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