ATP 3-27.3 — Ground-based Midcourse Defense Operations
ATP 3-27.3 governs Army Ground-based Midcourse Defense missile defense operations, including planning, integration, and execution.
- Publication number: ATP 3-27.3
- Title: GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE OPERATIONS
- Date: 09/04/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers the GMD system, contributing sensors, command and control relationships, fire control, communications, security, protection, and sustainment. It provides doctrinal principles and procedures for planning, integrating, and executing GMD operations.
Applies to: The principal audience for ATP 3-27.3 are all members of the Army Profession.
Topics covered
- Global missile defense
- Ground-based Midcourse Defense architecture
- Fire control operations
- Command and control
- GMD communications networks
- Security and protection operations
- GMD sustainment
Questions and answers
What does the GMD fire control system do?
The GMD fire control system is the core of the GMD architecture. (paragraph 2-2)
What does the launch support system control?
The launch support system controls the operations of the GBIs during ground operations through launch. (paragraph 2-14)
What does the SBX radar provide to GMD?
The SBX provides an advanced radar capability to obtain missile tracking information while a threat missile is in flight. (paragraph 2-47)
What communications support GMD operations?
To support GMD operations, communications are established and maintained using all available means, including strategic, tactical service component, sustaining base, and commercially leased communications. (paragraph 5-4)
What security assessments must commanders conduct for GMD resources?
Commanders shall conduct formal risk and vulnerability assessments of the GMD system resources in their custody. (paragraph 6-3)