Signals Intelligence Support to the Cockpit
Abstract
A continuing challenge for the operational and intelligence communities, is the quest to get relevant cryptological products to warfighters engaged in combat operations. During World War II both 8th and 9th Air Forces used specialized signals intelligence squadrons (low-grade ciphers or open transmissions) to defeat the Luftwaffe in the air and on air fields. After the surprise of the MiG-15 in Korea the USAFSS established intercept sites to monitor controller to pilot radio links in MiG alley. Data collected was passed to radar sites that helped to place USAF F-86 in optimal intercept position. The Air Force established Teaball at NKP AB, in Thailand which incorporated EC-121 data, highly classified voice intercept data and IFF data to develop a composite air picture. The three case studies examine the balance between operational immediacy and the intelligence communities desire to protect intelligence sources and develop analysis prior to passing intelligence. Linguistic challenges and need to protect operational security are factors in the study.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA468296
Entities
People
- Gilles Van Nederveen
Organizations
- Air University