Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD/DEAD)
Description
Operations to neutralize, destroy, or temporarily degrade enemy air defense systems to enable air operations.
Phases
- **Intelligence Phase:** Map enemy IADS, identify emitters, prioritize targets
- **Coordination Phase:** Synchronize with strike packages, EW assets
- **Ingress Phase:** Low-altitude penetration, terrain masking
- **Engagement Phase:** Employ anti-radiation missiles, precision weapons
- **Egress Phase:** Defensive maneuvering, battle damage assessment
Tasks (7)
+ New TaskRadar Site Targeting
Locating and targeting enemy radar installations for destruction.
SAM Battery Destruction
Physical destruction of surface-to-air missile launchers and support equipment.
Anti-Radiation Missile Employment
Use of missiles that home on radar emissions.
Electronic Attack on Air Defense Systems
Using electronic warfare to degrade enemy air defense effectiveness.
Airfield Air Defense Suppression
Neutralizing air defenses protecting enemy airfields.
Decoy Operations
Using decoys to confuse enemy air defenses and draw fire.
Wild Weasel Missions
Dedicated SEAD missions using specialized aircraft to hunt and destroy air defenses.