5.
Summary.
In this lesson, you learned about using EW on the
battlefield.
a. EW is used to exploit, disrupt, and deceive enemy C3, while
protecting friendly use of communications and non-communications
systems.
It is a major force multiplier when integrated and used
It contributes much to C3CM.
with fire and maneuver.
To be
effective, it must be fully integrated with the commander's
operational plans.
b. The divisional MI battalion provides dedicated IEW support to
its division.
c. The five major ESM components are search, intercept, locate,
identify, and report.
d. ECM are offensive actions that include both electronic jamming
and deception.
(1) Electronic jamming reduces or
denies
enemy
forces
the
effective use of its electronic equipment.
(2) Electronic deception is used to cause an
enemy
to
misinterpret what is received by his electronic systems.
e. ECCM are defensive actions taken to retain friendly use of the
spectrum.
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