Development and functional relationships
i. Electronic surveillance. This is defined as the: use of
electromagnetic energy to provide situational awareness and
intelligence. 33 When developing CEMA, regard must be paid
to the overlap between electronic surveillance and cyber
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (cyber ISR).
ii. Electronic defence. This is defined as the: use of
electromagnetic energy to provide protection and ensure
effective friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum. 34
iii. Electronic attack. This is defined as the: use of
electromagnetic energy for offensive purposes. 35 This is
employed to diminish an adversary’s ability to understand, shape
or exploit the operational environment and its use should be
integrated into the full spectrum affect under CEMA.
iv. Electronic warfare management. This is the capability to
coordinate and deconflict electronic warfare activities and, as
such, is fundamental to coordinating CEMA.
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b. Signals intelligence. This is defined as: intelligence derived
from electromagnetic signals or emissions. 36 In some instances this
intelligence may be collected by either electronic surveillance or cyber
ISR, coordination is required to optimise activities.
c. Spectrum management. This is defined as: planning, coordinating,
and managing use of the electromagnetic spectrum through
operational, engineering, and administrative procedures with the
objective of enabling military electronic systems to perform their
functions within intended environments without causing or suffering
harmful interference. 37 Spectrum management is a crucial
CEMA-enabling activity that persists from capability development,
acquisition and use, through to disposal. During military operations,
33 Ibid.
34 Ibid.
35 Ibid.
36 Ibid.
37 Spectrum management is defined in Allied Communications Publication (ACP) 190(C),
Guide to Spectrum Management in Military Operations.
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