The Future of Marine Electronic Warfare

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Abstract:

By providing electronic warfare for not only the Marine Corps and Navy, but for all branches of service, the EA-6B Prowler has withstood the test of time. However, because EA-6B is the only tactical radar and communications jamming aircraft of its kind, it has become apparent that a replacement is needed for the aging EA-6B fleet. The Navy has already established a replacement aircraft for the Prowler, the EA-18G Growler, and production and testing is already underway. The Marine Corps is looking beyond the Growler and further into the future with the electronic warfare variant of the F-35 Short Take-Off Vertical Landing STOVL Joint Strike Fighter JSF. Meanwhile, while the Marine Corps is waiting for the electronic warfare variant of the JSF, the service life of the Prowler is going to expire. Because of the research and development that the Navy has already put into the Growler and to take advantage of the enhanced capabilities weaponry, electronics suite, supersonic ability it will bring to the fight, the Marine Corps should follow the Navys lead and field the EA-18G as a replacement for the soon-to-be outdated Prowlers.

Author(s):
Williams, M. D.
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
EWS Contemporary Issues Paper.
Pagination:
0012

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USMC/CSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Electronic Warfare
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRONIC WARFARE, *AGING(MATERIALS), *MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT, *ELECTRONIC AIRCRAFT, *REPLACEMENT, *MILITARY CAPABILITIES, *LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE), NAVAL TRAINING, HISTORY, MARINE CORPS TRAINING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, MULTIMISSION, FLIGHT TRAINING, FLIGHT CREWS, SUPERSONIC FLIGHT, WEAPON SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Military Forces and Organizations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Countermeasures
Keyword(s):
*EA 6B AIRCRAFT, *E A 18G AIRCRAFT, F 35 AIRCRAFT, JSF(JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER), RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FLIGHT CREW REDUCTION
Report Date:
2006 Feb 07
Creation Date:
2009 Sep 09