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picture to the TAOC over a single or multichannel remote radar link
(often referred to as a remote radar site in this configuration).
OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES
The enemy’s air and missile threat to the MAGTF air defense system includes
aircraft and TMs. In combating this threat, the MAGTF’s air defense
plan is based on employment of three key principles.
Destruction in-depth
Destruction in-depth is based on threat detection and destruction beginning
as far away from the vital area as possible and continuing as long as the
threat exists. The area required to ensure destruction in-depth is referred to
as the destruction area.
Mutual Support
Mutual support stresses that AAW weapons are employed and/or located in
a manner that ensures continuity of engagement. Therefore, air defense
units increase the probability of preventing the penetration of the AAW vital
area by hostile aircraft and missiles.
Centralized Command and Decentralized Control
Coordinated operations and economy of force require centralized command.
However, to achieve a system that has minimum reaction time and
maximum damage resistance, the system requires a capability to function
under decentralized control.
CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT
MCWP 3-25.7