The purpose of this FM is to provide doctrine on the structure, training, tactical employment and operations of the ADAM cell. There is ADAM cells in the corps, division, brigade combat teams (BCTs) (Heavy, Infantry, and Stryker) and the five support brigades (Aviation, Fires, Battlefield Surveillance Brigade [BfSB], Combat Support Brigade [CSB], Maneuver Enhanced and Sustainment). In addition to the ADAM cell, the Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) and Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) are augmented with the Brigade Aviation Element (BAE) and are referred to as the ADAM/BAE. At the corps and division level of command there are ADAM cells in the TAC (tactical) command posts (CPs) and are referred to as air and missile defense (AMD) cells.
DesignationATP 3-01.50
EditionApr 2013
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages152
FunctionFires
EchelonBrigade
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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