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DAFI 10-706

Air Force

ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE (EW)

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

DAFI 10-706, "ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE (EW)", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated June 2, 2021.

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June 2, 2021

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DAFI 10-706 — index record

NumberDAFI 10-706
TitleELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE (EW)
PublishedJune 2, 2021
Certified currentJune 2, 2021
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A5
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionCorrection, June 2, 2021
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This publication applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command then send to Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Directorate (AF/A5L), email to the AF/A5L Workflow AF.A5L.Workflow@us.af.mil. This publication may be supplemented at any level; supplements

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include (1) replacing many acronyms with correct terms to improve readability, (2) revising the acronym listing, and (3) updating terminology so that it aligns with current Department of Defense (DoD) terminology.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—DOCTRINE AND GUIDANCEp. 4
  2. Chapter 2—ORGANIZATIONS, ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIESp. 7
  3. Chapter 3—TRAINING, EDUCATION and EXERCISESp. 18
  4. Chapter 4—MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINMENT AND READINESSp. 20
  5. Chapter 5—LEADERSHIPp. 23
  6. Chapter 6—PERSONNELp. 24
  7. Chapter 7—FACILITIESp. 26
  8. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 29
  9. Attachment 2—AF EW SUPPORT TO JOINT TASK FORCESp. 35
All 51 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—DOCTRINE AND GUIDANCEp. 4
  2. 1.1. Backgroundp. 4
  3. 1.2. General Guidancep. 4
  4. 1.3. Major Components of EWp. 4
  5. 1.4. EW Effectsp. 5
  6. 1.5. EW’s Evolving Rolep. 6
  7. Chapter 2—ORGANIZATIONS, ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIESp. 7
  8. 2.1. Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements (AF/A5/7)p. 7
  9. 2.2. Director, Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority (AF/A5L)p. 7
  10. 2.3. Director of Operational Capability Requirements (AF/A5R)p. 9
  11. 2.4. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (AF/A4)p. 9
  12. 2.5. Director of Air Force Test and Evaluation (AF/TE)p. 9
  13. 2.6. Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1)p. 10
  14. 2.8. Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)p. 10
  15. 2.9. Deputy Chief, Information Officer (SAF/DCIO), (SAF/CN)p. 10
  16. 2.10. MAJCOMs and FLDCOMs (as applicable)p. 10
  17. 2.11. Lead Commandsp. 11
  18. 2.12. Using Commandsp. 12
  19. 2.13. Implementing Commandsp. 12
  20. 2.14. Air Combat Command (ACC)p. 13
  21. 2.15. Air Education and Training Command (AETC)p. 14
  22. 2.16. Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)p. 14
  23. 2.17. Air Force Special Operations Commandp. 16
  24. 2.18. Air Mobility Command (AMC)p. 16
  25. 2.19. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Centerp. 16
  26. 2.20. National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC)p. 16
  27. 2.21. Space Operations Command (SpOC)p. 16
  28. Chapter 3—TRAINING, EDUCATION and EXERCISESp. 18
  29. 3.1. Introduction to EW Trainingp. 18
  30. 3.2. Levels of EW Trainingp. 18
  31. 3.3. Coalition Operationsp. 19
  32. 3.4. EW Exercisesp. 19
  33. 3.5. Training Requirementsp. 19
  34. Chapter 4—MATERIEL DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINMENT AND READINESSp. 20
  35. 4.1. Developmentp. 20
  36. 4.2. Sustainmentp. 21
  37. 4.3. Readinessp. 21
  38. Chapter 5—LEADERSHIPp. 23
  39. 5.1. DAF EMS Superiority Strategyp. 23
  40. 5.2. Air Force EW Roadmap Reportingp. 23
  41. 5.3. Spectrum Integration Group (SIG)p. 23
  42. 5.4. EW Test and Evaluation (T&E) Consortiump. 23
  43. Chapter 6—PERSONNELp. 24
  44. 6.1. Force Developmentp. 24
  45. 6.2. EW Manpower Requirementsp. 24
  46. Chapter 7—FACILITIESp. 26
  47. 7.1. Types of Facilitiesp. 26
  48. 7.2. Test and Training Rangesp. 27
  49. 7.3. MAJCOM/FLDCOM Facilities Responsibilitiesp. 28
  50. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 29
  51. Attachment 2—AF EW SUPPORT TO JOINT TASK FORCESp. 35

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