The purpose of electronic warfare is to deny the opponent an advantage in the EMS and ensure friendly, unimpeded access to the EM spectrum portion of the information environment. Electronic warfare aircraft are used to keep airspaces friendly, and send critical information to anyone who needs it. They are often called "The Eye in the Sky." The roles of the aircraft vary greatly among the different variants to include Electronic Warfare/Jamming (EC-130H), Psychological Operations/Communications (EC-130J), Airborne Early Warning and Control (E-3), Airborne Command Post (E-4B), ground targeting radar (E-8C), range control (E-9A), and communications relay (E-11A) COUNT 5
QSN1 What is the purpose of electronic warfare? ANS1 deny the opponent an advantage in the EMS QSN2 What nickname is given to Electronic warfare aircraft? ANS2 The Eye in the Sky QSN3 What does the USAF use Electronic warfare aircraft for? ANS3 to keep airspaces friendly, and send critical information to anyone who needs it QSN4 What is the EC-130H used for by the US Air Force?  ANS4 Electronic Warfare/Jamming QSN5 What does the USAF use the E-4B aircraft for? ANS5 Airborne Command Post