SPOCMD301 — Electromagnetic Warfare Squadrons

SPOCMD301 governs the mission, organization, and responsibilities of U.S. Space Force Space Delta 3 Electromagnetic Warfare Squadrons.

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  • Publication number: SPOCMD301
  • Title: Electromagnetic Warfare Squadrons
  • Date: 2022-09-27

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SPOCMD301 describes the 4th, 5th, and 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadrons, their missions, systems, threat environments, and future requirements. Compliance is mandatory, and the publication may not be supplemented or further implemented or extended.

Applies to: This SPFMD defines the mission, organization, and responsibilities of the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) Electromagnetic Warfare Squadrons (EWS).

Topics covered

  • Electromagnetic warfare missions
  • Electromagnetic warfare squadrons
  • Counter Communications System
  • Bounty Hunter system
  • Threat environments
  • Air Reserve Component relationships

Questions and answers

What is the mission of Space Delta 3?

The mission of DEL 3 is to generate, present, and sustain combat-ready Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) professionals to integrate, synchronize, and execute fires for U.S., Allied, and Coalition forces. (paragraph 1)

What does electromagnetic warfare include?

EW includes both offensive and defensive operations to ensure freedom of action in space and, when directed, defeat efforts to interfere with or attack U.S. or allied space systems. (paragraph 1)

Which squadrons provide electromagnetic warfare under Space Delta 3?

The DEL 3 subordinate squadrons that provide EW are the 4th, 5th, and 16th EWS. (paragraph 1)

What does the Counter Communications System do?

The Counter Communications System (CCS) is a transportable electromagnetic warfare system that reversibly denies adversary satellite communications, delivering fires in support of decisive action to achieve JFC objectives. (paragraph 1)

What threat levels is the 4th EWS designed to operate in?

4 EWS is organized and designed to operate in all threat levels defined in Joint Publication (JP) 3-10 the Joint Security Operations in Theater: Threat Level 1, Threat Level 2, and Threat Level 3. (paragraph 1)

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