Definition[]
Electronic warfare mutual support (EWMS) is the timely exchange of electronic warfare information to make the best use of the available resources. Electronic warfare mutual support procedures developed as a result of electronic warfare planning should include:
- A review of friendly and enemy information data elements that may be exchanged.
- Mechanisms leading to the exchange of data during peace, crisis, and war.
- Development of peacetime exercises to practice the exchange of data.
- Establishment of electronic warfare points of contact with adjacent formations and higher and subordinate headquarters for planning purposes, regardless of whether electronic warfare resources exist or not.
- Initial acquisition and maintenance of allied forces electronic warfare capabilities.
- Exchange of electronic warfare liaison teams equipped with appropriate [[communication]s.
- Establishment and rehearsal of contingency plans for the exchange of information on friendly and enemy forces.
- Development of communications protocols. . . .
- Provision of secure, dedicated, and survivable communications.
Source[]
U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-40.5, Electronic Warfare at 4-4 (Sept. 10, 2002) (full-text).