ARMY AIR DEFENSE OPERATIONS
SUBCOURSE NO. AD0700
US Army Air Defense Artillery School
Fort Bliss, Texas 79916
Ten Credit Hours
GENERAL
This subcourse addresses the history of US Army AD. It presents the AD capabilities of our ADA weapon systems, their operations, and the organizations of those systems.
| Lesson 1: | AD HISTORY AND THE AIR THREAT |
| TASK: | This lesson does not specifically relate to any enlisted or officer tasks, but provides general information on the history of ADA, the Soviet air threat, and US Army AD. |
| CONDITIONS: | Use only this lesson material to complete the examination. |
| STANDARDS: | You must attain a grade of 70 percent or more on the examination to receive credit for this subcourse. |
| Lesson 2: | CURRENT AD WEAPON SYSTEMS |
| TASK: | This lesson does not specifically relate to enlisted or officer tasks, but provides general information on current AD weapon systems. |
| CONDITIONS: | Use only this lesson material to complete the examination. |
| STANDARDS: | You must attain a grade of 70 percent or more on the examination to receive credit for this subcourse. |
| Lesson 3: | ADA OPERATIONS |
| TASK: | This lesson does not specifically relate to enlisted or officer tasks, but provides general information on the basic principles of employment prioritization and control of AD assets. |
| CONDITIONS: | Use only this lesson material to complete the examination. |
| STANDARDS: | You must attain a grade of 70 percent or more on the examination to receive credit for this subcourse. |
| Lesson 4: | ADA ORGANIZATIONS |
| TASK: | This lesson does not specifically relate to enlisted or officer tasks, but provides general information on the structure of US Army AD organizations. |
| CONDITIONS: | Use only this lesson material to complete the examination. |
| STANDARDS: | You must attain a grade of 70 percent or more on the examination to receive credit for this subcourse. |
Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender applies to both men and women.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lesson 1: AD HISTORY AND THE AIR THREAT
Learning Event 1: Mission of AD
Learning Event 2: History of AD
Learning Event 3: The Air Threat
Learning Event 4: Soviet Aircraft and Capabilities
Learning Event 5: Soviet Munitions and Attack Techniques
Learning Event 6: Soviet Tactics
Learning Event 7: Threat Aircraft
Learning Event 8: Bomber Attack Profiles and Techniques
Learning Event 9: Helicopter Threat
Lesson 2: CURRENT AD WEAPON SYSTEMS
Learning Event 1: SHORAD Systems
Learning Event 2: HIMAD Systems
Learning Event 3: Command and Control and ADA Radar Warning Systems
Lesson 3: ADA OPERATIONS
Learning Event 1: Planning ADA Operations
Learning Event 2: ADA Missions and Responsibilities
Learning Event 3: Classes and Types of AD
Learning Event 4: ADA System Operations
Learning Event 5: Designation of AD Priorities
Learning Event 6: Defense Planning
Learning Event 7: SHORAD System Defense Design
Learning Event 8: HIMAD System Defense Design
Lesson 4: ADA ORGANIZATIONS
Learning Event 1: Organizational Structures
Learning Event 3: HIMAD Missile Battalions
Learning Event 4: SHORAD Artillery Battalions
