NATO defines anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) as "measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites." In some armies the term All-Arms Air Defence (AAAD) is used for air defence by non-specialist troops. Other terms from the late 20th century include GBAD (Ground Based AD) with related terms SHORAD (Short Range AD) and MANPADS ("Man Portable AD Systems": typically shoulder-launched missiles). Anti-aircraft missiles are variously called surface-to-air missile, abbreviated and pronounced "SAM" and Surface to Air Guided Weapon (SAGW). COUNT 5
QSN1 What does AAAD stand for? ANS1 All-Arms Air Defence QSN2 What does GBAD stand for? ANS2 Ground Based AD QSN3 What does SHORAD stand for? ANS3 Short Range AD QSN4 What does MANPADS stand for? ANS4 Man Portable AD Systems QSN5 What does SAGW stand for? ANS5 Surface to Air Guided Weapon