ATP 3-12.3 — Electromagnetic Warfare Techniques
ATP 3-12.3 governs electromagnetic warfare during Army operations, including attack, protection, support, planning, execution, and assessment.
- Publication number: ATP 3-12.3
- Title: ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE TECHNIQUES
- Date: 01/30/2023
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It describes electromagnetic warfare roles, relationships, responsibilities, capabilities, staff contributions, jamming techniques, and protection methods. It also covers signals intelligence integration, direction-finding techniques, electromagnetic spectrum characteristics, equipment, and operational forms and messages.
Topics covered
- Electromagnetic attack techniques
- Electromagnetic protection techniques
- Electromagnetic support techniques
- Jamming techniques
- Direction-finding baselines
- Signals intelligence integration
- Emission control conditions
- Electromagnetic warfare planning
Questions and answers
What personnel make up a theater army through brigade CEMA section?
The CEMA section includes EW-trained personnel, personnel trained in spectrum management, and personnel trained in cyberspace operations. (paragraph 2-1)
What do EW personnel plan and conduct?
EW personnel in the CEMA section plan and conduct EW across the range of military operations. (paragraph 2-2)
How does airborne electromagnetic attack deliver jamming?
Airborne electromagnetic attack delivers jamming from rotary-wing, fixed-wing, or unmanned aircraft systems. (paragraph 4-30)
What does sweep jamming do when the specific frequency is unknown?
The CEWO employs sweep jamming when the electromagnetic order of battle provides a frequency range but not the specific frequency in use. (paragraph 4-49)
How is a cut used in electromagnetic support?
A cut uses two approximate lines of bearing to calculate the general location of a transmitter by determining where two lines of bearing intersect. (paragraph 6-14)