ATP 3-12.4 — Electromagnetic Warfare Platoon
ATP 3-12.4 governs doctrinal planning, preparation, execution, and assessment for electromagnetic warfare platoon operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-12.4
- Title: ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE PLATOON
- Date: 01/09/2023
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-12.4 covers electromagnetic warfare principles, platoon organizations, command and support relationships, training, operations, and sustainment. It provides techniques and doctrinal guidance for planning, troop leading procedures, rehearsals, contested environments, logistics, and maintenance.
Applies to: ATP 3-12.4 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Electromagnetic warfare principles
- Electromagnetic warfare platoon organizations
- Command and support relationships
- Troop leading procedures
- Electromagnetic support to operations
- Operations in a contested environment
- Collective training
- Logistics and sustainment
Questions and answers
What is the one-thirdtwo-thirds technique in electromagnetic warfare platoon planning?
One-third of the time available remains set aside for the platoon leader to prepare and issue an order, while the remaining two-thirds of the time is for team chiefs to disseminate the order to their teams and prepare for the mission. (paragraph 2-28)
What should an EW site reconnaissance team ensure?
The reconnaissance team should ensure all key leaders from the platoon participate in site reconnaissance and maintain radio communications at all times. (paragraph 2-129)
What requirements apply to the proposed EW site?
The proposed site should be large enough to accommodate all EW assemblages and support equipment. (paragraph 2-129)
How must an EW site be positioned for defense?
Leaders must ensure the site is defensible and offers adequate escape routes to prevent overrun by an enemy force. (paragraph 2-130)
What do rehearsals accomplish in an EW platoon?
Platoon leaders carefully plan and run rehearsals to z Reinforce training and increase proficiency in critical tasks. z Reveal weaknesses or problems in the plan. z Synchronize the actions of the EW teams. z Confirm coordination requirements between the platoon and adjacent units. z Improve each platoon members understanding of the concept of the operation, the EW plan, anticipated contingencies, and possible actions and reactions for various situations that may arise during the operation. (paragraph 2-148)