FM 3-01.44 — Short-range Air Defense Operations
FM 3-01.44 governs SHORAD planning and employment doctrine for defeating aerial threats wherever SHORAD systems are deployed.
- Publication number: FM 3-01.44
- Title: SHORT-RANGE AIR DEFENSE OPERATIONS
- Date: 07/21/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers Army air and missile defense, SHORAD organizations, threats, planning, preparation, execution, weapon systems, orders, and air intelligence preparation of the battlefield. It requires adherence to SHORAD planning, preparation, and execution methods to help ensure effective AMD employment and maneuver force freedom of action.
Applies to: FM 3-01.44 provides supported commanders and SHORAD commanders and leaders with basic-level SHORAD planning and employment doctrine to defeat aerial threats in any environment where SHORAD systems are deployed.
Topics covered
- Air and missile defense principles
- SHORAD organizations
- Air threats
- SHORAD operations planning
- Defense design
- SHORAD weapon systems
- Air intelligence preparation of the battlefield
- Rehearsals
Questions and answers
What are the seven AMD employment tenets?
There are seven tenets (figure 1-2 on page 1-5). (paragraph 1-1)
How should sensors be positioned for overlapping coverage?
Overlapping coverage is the positioning of sensors such that their coverage does not leave any seam in the defense that might be used by incoming threats. (paragraph 1-1)
What assets can SHORAD battalions support?
SHORAD battalions may operate as part of ADA battalion task forces or independently in support of maneuver, fixed, and semi-fixed assets designated by a division, corps, or higher commander. (paragraph 1-1)
What air threats are countered by SHORAD?
The air threats are UASs, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, cruise missiles, and tactical air-to-surface missiles. (paragraph 3-2)
What is the basis for all AMD planning?
The basis for all AMD planning is the area air defense plan. (paragraph 2)