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Define electronic warfare |
The use of the EM spectrum to deny it to the EN or to protect it for our use. Military action taken 2 exploit the EM spectrum which encompasses the interception and identification of EM Emissions. Use of EM energy to reduce or prevent hostile use of EMS and actions to ensure it's effective use by friendlies. |
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What is the only electronic warfare unit? |
21 EW in Kingston |
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What is direction finding |
The triangulation of a radio freqency and then they send an arty strike |
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What does electronic warfare consist of? |
ESM = Electronic Support Measures -Interception, indentication, intelligence gathering -Direction finding
ECM = Electronic Counter Measures -Offensive measures -Jamming, deception and neutralization (destroying their equipt using ems)
EPM = Electronic Protection Measures -Defensive measures -Techni ques/tactics and procedures to enhance the use of the spectrum |
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What is IFF? |
Identify Friendly Forces (This is for preventing friendly fire) |
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Name some EW sensors? |
Hi resolution photo satellites UAVs Moving target indicators and imaging stand off radar Tactical air recon Radar and radio locators Magnetic, sonic and heat sensors Infrared Freq. scanners Radio transmitters |
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What is URSA? |
Unclassified near real time satellite imaging |
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What do radar satellites do? |
Take pics of all kinds of emitters like radios or other things that alter the electro magnetic spectrum. |
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How long does it take for a satellite to circumnavigate the globe? |
90 minutes. |
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How should you train? |
Train as you fight! |
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How can you use a spectrum analyzer to identify analog radios? |
Record their startup frequencies |
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How often should you change call signs? |
Daily |
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What station is best to jam? |
Their HQ |
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What is a FOO and FAC? |
Forward Ordnance Observation (For sighting arty) |
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What is jamming considered? |
An act of war |
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What do you jam? |
The receiver |
