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EP

The defensive division of electronic warfare: measures that protect friendly personnel and equipment from the effects of electronic attack, such as frequency agility, filtering, and emission control. Electronic protection is what keeps friendly radios, radars, and GPS working while under attack; without it, an operator's own electronic attack can be turned back on them.

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The defensive division of electronic warfare: measures that protect friendly personnel and equipment from the effects of electronic attack, such as frequency agility, filtering, and emission control.

Why it matters

Electronic protection is what keeps friendly radios, radars, and GPS working while under attack; without it, an operator’s own electronic attack can be turned back on them.

Standards & authorities

  • Joint Publication 3-85 (Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations)

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What is EP?

The defensive division of electronic warfare: measures that protect friendly personnel and equipment from the effects of electronic attack, such as frequency agility, filtering, and emission control.

Why does EP matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?

Electronic protection is what keeps friendly radios, radars, and GPS working while under attack; without it, an operator's own electronic attack can be turned back on them.

What standard or authority governs EP?

EP is defined or governed by Joint Publication 3-85 (Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations).

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