Accession Number:

ADA243330

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES

Personal Author(s):

• Grosvenor, Robert C.

Report Date:

1991-05-15

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *AIR DEFENSE
• WARFARE
• THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS
• IFF SYSTEMS
• BATTLEFIELDS
• UTILIZATION
• DOCTRINE
• CONTROL
• AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Antimissile Defense Systems
• Antiaircraft Defense Systems
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE