fm 44-100 us army air and missile defense operations

FM 44-100
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home stations, ADA units continue to train to standard and to rehearse
following arrival in theater and throughout the conduct of operations as time,
the threat, and other conditions permit. Units should regularly review soldier
and equipment readiness and perform emergency deployment readiness
exercises to ensure preparedness for deployment. Lessons learned should be
passed up the chain of command, from unit to unit and from early deploying
units to follow-on forces. Training continues after combat ceases.
MULTINATIONAL OPERATIONS
4-85. Force-projection operations will almost always involve operations with
other nations. Measures taken to achieve unity of effort and mutual trust
greatly facilitate operations with host nations. Commanders and soldiers
should be sensitive to cultural differences that may impact on operations.
4-86. Multinational counterair and missile defense requirements must be
incorporated into the overall plan. Likewise, multinational capabilities must
be maximized during operations.
MEDIA IMPACT
4-87. The impact of the media on the conduct of air and missile defense
operations is substantially greater today than in any previous era. Providing
early and continuous access to the press throughout force projection enhances
operations and strengthens public support. However, misuse of the media can
endanger units; provide the enemy vital target, combat damage, and friendly
force deployment data; and weaken public support. ADA commanders must
take the presence of the media and its potential impacts into account during
all phases of force projection operations.
POSTCONFLICT CONSIDERATIONS
4-88. At all stages of force-projection operations, commanders at all levels
must consider issues related to the end of hostilities and the transition to
peace. At every level, analysis of the objectives for the operation should
always include consideration of the anticipated consequences of the war to
help smooth the transition from active combat to post conflict operations.
FORCE PROJECTION OPERATIONS
4-89. Force projection is the military's ability to respond quickly and
decisively to global requirements. It is fundamental to Army doctrine. The
eight stages of force-projection operations follow a general sequence, although
these stages often overlap in time and space. Activities of one stage will often
blend with another.
4-90. ADA commanders should assume no set arrangement of events. They
should be prepared to deal with many concurrent activities. They should
conceptualize a logical flow through the stages but be prepared to make
adjustments. The stages of force projection include the following:
• mobilization
• pre-deployment activities
• deployment