Air Denial Operations

Description

Defensive operations to deny enemy use of airspace through integrated air defense systems.

Phases

  1. **Planning Phase:** Threat analysis, coverage calculation, site selection
  2. **Deployment Phase:** Move and position air defense assets
  3. **Activation Phase:** Systems online, radar coverage established
  4. **Engagement Phase:** Detect, track, engage hostile aircraft
  5. **Sustainment Phase:** Ammunition resupply, battle damage repair

Tasks (7)

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Integrated Air Defense System Deployment

Positioning and networking multiple air defense systems for layered protection.

Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Positioning

Tactical placement of SAM batteries for optimal engagement capability.

Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) Coverage

Providing close-in air defense for maneuver units and point targets.

Medium/Long-Range SAM Umbrella Creation

Establishing area air defense coverage with extended-range missile systems.

Radar Network Establishment

Creating an integrated radar picture through networked sensor deployment.

Early Warning System Integration

Connecting early warning assets to provide maximum reaction time.

Air Defense Artillery Positioning

Deploying gun-based air defense systems for close-in protection.