EMCON SOP

EMCON SOP

Edited by Brendan B. McBreen

The purpose of the EMCON SOP is to reduce the signature of the infantry battalion—reduce electromagnetic emissions in order to avoid being targeted by the adversary.

The threat has changed. Our adversaries now locate us with electromagnetic reconnaissance—EW satellites, aircraft, UAS, and ground collections—and then target us with long-range precision fires. Electromagnetic warfare (EW) is changing ground combat.

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