3-2 Flashcards
3-2
Expand ES
Electronic Surveillance.
The use of EM energy to provide situational awareness and intelligence.
4 core functions of ES
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Intercept
DF
Analysis
ES is passive which means it cannot be detected. True or false
True
Expand EA
Electronic Attack
The use of EM energy for offensive purposes.
What are the 3 sub divisions of EA?
Electronic Jamming
Electronic Deception
Electronic Neutralisation
EA is the active attacking arm of EW and is therefore detectable by an enemy. True or false
True
What is electronic Jamming
The deliberate radiation, re radiation or reflection of EM energy, with the object of impairing the effectiveness of electronic devices, equipment or systems being used by an adversary.
Jamming must be controlled by who?
G3/J3 operation staff.
Expand JRFL
Joint restricted frequency list
Why are the 3 catagories of restricted frequencies?
Taboo frequencies
Guarded frequencies
Protected frequencies
What are the 2 forms of Intel?
ELINT
COMINT
Describe Taboo frequencies
Friendly frequencies on which jamming or other intentional interference is prohibited.
Describe guarded frequencies
An adversary’s frequencies used as a source of information and on which jamming is controlled.
Describe protected frequencies
Friendly frequencies on which interference must be minimised
EW present
SIGINT future
True or false
True
Expand DEW
Directed energy weapons
What is a TACTIPOFF
The aim of this is to give a who what where when and when possible any other comments to the commander. To give Intel or situational awareness
Expand ED
Electronic Defence. The use of EM energy to provide protection and to ensure effective friendly use of the EM spectrum.
What are the 2 forms of Intel?
ELINT
COMINT
What are the 2 sub divisions of ED?
Active ED
Passive ED