DAFPD10-15 — Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations

DAFPD10-15 governs Department of the Air Force policy for electromagnetic spectrum operations, superiority, and related capabilities.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD10-15
  • Title: ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2024-11-25

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It addresses EMS governance, management, capability development, operations, sustainment, and divestment, along with roles for Air Force and Space Force commands. It requires synchronized electromagnetic warfare, space operations, signals intelligence, battle management, and spectrum management to support missions and operations.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the USSF, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of Department of the Air Force (DAF) publications.

Topics covered

  • Electromagnetic spectrum superiority governance
  • Electromagnetic spectrum management
  • Electromagnetic warfare
  • Spectrum-dependent systems
  • Electromagnetic battle management
  • Capability development and sustainment

Questions and answers

How does DAFPD10-15 define the electromagnetic spectrum?

The EMS is a maneuvering space and physical environment that exists regardless of human interaction. (paragraph 1)

What functions must be synchronized to execute EMSO successfully?

Successful execution of EMSO requires integrated and synchronized execution of EW (electromagnetic attack, electromagnetic protection, and electromagnetic support), space operations, signals intelligence, electromagnetic battle management, spectrum management, and additional functions for controlling the EMS throughout the air, land, maritime, cyberspace, and space warfighting domains. (paragraph 2)

How does EMSO enable electromagnetic spectrum superiority?

EMSO, employed appropriately, enables the attainment of EMS superiority. (paragraph 1)

Where must electromagnetic spectrum superiority concepts be integrated?

Integrate EMS superiority concepts into the USAF, USSF, and joint military strategy, plans, doctrine, operations, exercises, system architectures, electromagnetic spectrumdependent (S-D) systems’ development, and functional and professional military and civilian training and education so DAF personnel can use electromagnetic S-D systems as intended in any relevant electromagnetic environments. (paragraph 2)

What takes precedence if DAFPD10-15 conflicts with joint guidance?

If this publication conflicts with DoD or with joint guidance, the joint publication will take precedence.

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