The ADA sensor platoon provides early warning and alerting information to the maneuver force through the ABMOC/BNTOC. To achieve this, the platoon leader and section members must be highly trained in the accomplishment of all their respective duties. They must have a clear understanding of the capabilities and limitations of their personnel and equipment to fully exploit the sensor section's capabilities.
The ADCOORD coordinates the EW coverage of HIMAD weapon systems. Also, he is responsible for deconflicting terrain problems for sensor sections. He ensures that corps or division airspace management element cells know the locations of the sections. He is responsible for providing the corps or division G2 with the ADA sensor sections' PIRs.
The brigade or task force S3 is responsible for incorporating the sensor sections into the scheme of maneuver, when applicable. He assists in the coordination of terrain management for the sections and plots the location of the sections on the brigade operations map. He processes the EW information provided by the sections for dissemination to maneuver forces.
The ADA S3 is responsible for planning the air defense coverage of the maneuver force, and developing the DST and DSM, and in conjunction with the ADA S2, developing the R&S plan. He coordinates the terrain management of sensor sections' positions, and plots their locations on the battalion operations; overlay. He coordinates the sensor section movement and keeps the ADCOORD informed of the movement. Additionally, he incorporates the sensor sections into the ADA scheme of maneuver. The ADA battalion S3 disseminates the rules of engagement for ADA assets and ensures that they are understood by all ADA soldiers. He will establish and maintain communications with the sensor platoon. He processes all information that is provided by the ADA sensor sections.
The S2 is responsible for the air and ground IPB. He will develop the air order of battle and assist the commander in the development of PIRs. He templates possible enemy FARPs and LZs and identifies NAIs and TAIs. He will integrate the sensor platoon into the brigade or TF R&S plan and works with the S3 to develop the ADA battalion R&S plan in consultation with the battalion commander and sensor platoon leader. The primary purpose of the R&S plan is to answer the commander's PIRs. In addition, the S2 processes the information provided by the sensor sections and updates his IPB, as appropriate.
Based upon the intelligence and early warning requirements, the S2 should accomplish the following actions in developing the collection plan:
- Break down PIR and information requirement into specific indicators on which R&S assets can collect. Each asset should be told exactly what to look for (such as, activation of enemy air defense radars, launching of fixed-wing aircraft, et cetera).
- Associate specific NAI to each indicator.
- Locate grid coordinates or designate points for each NAI.
- Determine the time (not earlier than and not later than) or trigger point for activation or surveillance for collection assets.
- Provide specific orders to each collection asset (such as, reporting format and what to report).
- Maintain a list of available collection agencies (organic, adjacent, and higher) on the collection plan (such as HIMAD, sensor sections, batteries, joint surveillance target attack radar system (JSTARS), liaison elements, maneuver scouts, and other intelligence assets).
- Develop an R&S overlay, matrix, or other appropriate tool to ensure integration of organic and external assets and to preclude gaps in coverage.
- Ensure that appropriate control measures are included in maneuver unit plans to protect sensor sections and prevent fratricide by friendly units.
The sensor platoon leader employs his forces in coordination with the S2 and S3 to best collect information on assigned NAIs. He is responsible for the discipline and training of his platoon. He is responsible for developing his soldiers into an effective fighting force capable of performing its combat mission. Additionally, he is responsible for aiding the S2 in the development of the ADA R&S plan. The platoon leader works closely, and coordinates, with the ADA battalion S2 and S3 to develop and implement the R&S plan. He must coordinate the terrain management plan for the positions of his sections. Once the battalion commander has approved the R&S plan, the platoon leader is responsible for establishing and maintaining communications links to the ADA battalion and the sensor sections. He positions his sections per the R&S plan. The platoon leader locates on the battlefield where he can best control his assets.
The platoon sergeant is second in command of the platoon. He must be proficient in all of the tasks normally accomplished by the platoon leader. He must be prepared to assume the responsibilities of the platoon leader at a moment's notice. He must ensure that section members are trained to perform their duties for their combat mission. The platoon sergeant is responsible to the platoon leader for the maintenance, logistics, and discipline of the platoon. He is responsible for the coordination of all logistical and maintenance support the platoon requires. The platoon sergeant must work in close coordination with the platoon leader to ensure unity of effort.
The section chief is responsible to the platoon leader and platoon sergeant for the training, discipline, and tactical employment of his sensor sections. Although the platoon leader designates the area for positioning the sensor sections according to the guidance from the S2 and S3, the section chief is responsible for the selection of the specific site where the section will emplace. He coordinates with the platoon sergeant for resupply and maintenance support of his sections. He is responsible for the maintenance of all assigned equipment. He submits all tactical and logistical reports. He is responsible for the reporting of PIRs, NAIs, TAIs, and AAAs, and providing EW to the ABMOC who in turn will send that information to the ADA batteries and their respective maneuver brigades.
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