fm 44-100 us army air and missile defense operations

FM 44-100
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preparation for JTMD, the process of transition to JTMD operations, and the
active missile defense element of JTMD.
JTMD Preparation for War
3-70. Successful JTMD operations are highly dependent on the simultaneous
and sequential execution of a wide spectrum of tasks and activities, some of
which occur or begin prior to the initiation of the use of force. Significant
among these is intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB), JTMD
preparation and training, and planning and development of the JFC
approved defended asset list (DAL). During operations planning, forces are
organized and enemy TM and TM-related targets are prioritized and
assigned and ROE are established. The plan should include passive defense
measures, along with a concept of operations for active defense and attack
operations. As discussed in the following paragraphs, requirements and
planning considerations for a contingency theater are different than those for
a mature theater.
3-71. Mature Theater. Well-rehearsed TM defense plans and preparations
allow forces in a mature theater to transition swiftly from peace to war. TM
defense systems must provide timely C4I and target acquisition before
hostilities commence. Preparatory activities include IPB, detection of launch
platform preparations, and transmission of timely warnings to alert
responsible commanders. Passive missile defense preparation should be
conducted.
3-72. Forces are organized, threat targets prioritized and assigned, and ROE
established to protect assets and provide freedom of maneuver for friendly
forces during the peacetime phase. Passive and active missile defense
measures are planned.
3-73. Contingency Theater. The availability of TMD active defense from
the initiation of the operation in an immature or contingency theater will
depend on whether the force must conduct opposed or unopposed force entry
operations. During an opposed forced entry, land force TMD efforts may
initially be limited to passive defense and attack operations until sufficient
active defense assets can be deployed into the lodgment area(s). Naval forces
may provide limited active defense of forces and assets in the littoral.
Counter-ISR operations are essential to passive defense. Early, detailed
advanced planning is fundamental to establishing a credible JTMD capability
as quickly as possible. If entry is unopposed, Army TMD active defense forces
must be deployed during early entry to protect the ports of debarkation and
initial force and logistics concentrations. JTMD requirements are very
similar to those of a mature theater. The principal differences are the time to
deploy JTMD forces and available JTMD resources.
3-74. Forced entry operations may employ airborne, amphibious, or a
combination of air, sea, and land insertion means, supported by space-based
systems. Whatever the situation, the TM threat must be addressed and an
appropriate defense provided early to counter the threat. During initial
phases of amphibious operations the Navy component may have the primary
role for providing the defense. As assault forces deploy ashore, land-based