The current strategic environment–with revanchist Russia and revisionist China–is typified by continuous competition among great powers which challenges the security environment and operational deterrence. Subsequently, today's operational environment is such that the joint force may face air parity, or even localized air overmatch, and an overmatch of surface-to-surface fires during large-scale combat operations. These realities make joint and Army forces vulnerable to air attacks by fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), cruise missiles, and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) munitions. SHORAD systems are required to mitigate or defeat low-altitude surveillance and attacks by these aerial threats.
DesignationFM 3-01.44
EditionJul 2022
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages104
FunctionFires
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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