Joint Engagement Zone (JEZ): Air Defense at the Operational Level of War

Abstract

This study analyzes the joint engagement zone concept to determine the impact on operational level air defense. The JEZ concept provides an increased degree of flexibility by reducing procedural control and maximizing positive control via positive hostile identification (PHID) rules of engagement. The study first reviews air defense fundamentals by looking at theory and employment concepts that have developed since the introduction of aircraft on the battlefield brought the need for air defenses. Two campaigns are then analyzed to validate criteria for evaluating air defense effectiveness. A look at service and joint doctrine completes the review of fundamentals. The study conclude with a discussion and analysis of the likely effectiveness of the joint engagement zone concept for US operations. The study concludes that the JEZ concept can be effective at the operational level of war and future US forces should be prepared to use joint engagement zones when planning and conducting campaigns in a theater of operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 1991
Accession Number
ADA243330

Entities

People

  • Robert C. Grosvenor

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Counterair Operations
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Military Organizations
  • Short Range Air Defense
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare

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