Intelligence and Electronic Warfare (IEW) Support for the Corps

摘要

An analysis of the capability of Combat Electronic Warfare and Intelligence (CEWI) units to support the corps and divisions in AirLand Battle is pursued by examining the current structure and equipments fielded. The basic tenets of AirLand Battle -- initiative, agility, depth and synchronization -- are established as valid criteria for evaluating the two structural alternatives presented. The current structure which emphasizes decentralized operations appears to be the better approach given the violence, intensity and confusion that will characterize the modern battlefield. It is concluded that the current CEWI organization has its flaws, centered mostly on equipment and capabilities limitations, but the structure and concept are sound. There are, however, serious equipment limitations that result in gaps in the intelligence capabilities of our forces. Emerging systems under Army 86 will resolve many of the deficiencies but other areas remain to be resolved, including: processing of massive amounts of data, improved Army/USAF cooperation, enhanced survivability of IEW aviation assets, and the development of new aerial platforms. (Author)