text: Chapter 7
  Avenger, until the planned engagement has been completed. This frees the companion system to
  use resources to engage another threatening track.
  7-28. The dismounted Patriot information and coordination central (DPICC) affords Patriot-based ADA task
  forces flexibility in deployment while retaining full employment functionality. Potential usages of the
  dismounted capability include:
  * Initial deployment. Early entry operations typically see initial ADA task force deployments by
  batteries. A Patriot battery, with joint data network receive only capability, has no means to
  directly inject data into the kill chain, necessitating early deployment of the Patriot battalion’s
  information and coordination central (ICC). This requires the dedication of precious strategic
  transport to deploy the large truck-mounted ICC van. However, the fly-away DPICC can be
  deployed with the battery within the battery’s strategic transport requirements, thus enabling a
  greater tooth-to-tail ratio in the critical early entry periods.
  * Sustained operations in a location. The DPICC can be located inside permanent or semi-permanent
  facilities, enabling greater efficiency and troop protection in operations of the ADA battalion task
  force FCE along with better coordination across the headquarters staff.
  * Mobile operations. The ICC provides functionality not available in a battery engagement control
  system. When the ADA battalion task force is conducting mobile operations, the DPICC can serve
  as a base or jump capability while the ICC is relocating, thus retaining full C2 functionality during
  times of movement.
  * Independent battery deployment. A Patriot battery can receive data across link 16, but can only
  transmit its air picture across the Patriot digital information link (PADIL) network. Thus, when
  deployed outside the communications range of the ICC, the battery is unable to uplink its internal
  air picture across the kill chain. By deploying the independent battery with an attached DPICC,
  full data connectivity with the kill chain is realized. This topic is more fully explored in chapter 7.
  FORCE OPERATIONS
  7-29. ADA forces are deployable via air, rail, and sea. Due to the size and weight of ADA equipment, the
  most economical means of transporting into a theater of operations is via sea; however, this requires long
  lead times. If an AMD capability is required as part of a rapid deployment package, an ADA task force can
  be deployed via C-17 and C-5 to support the mission or a strategic response.
  7-30. An ADA task force’s standard to prepare all equipment for movement is a minimum of one hour and
  another hour once on site to emplace and initialize the unit for tactical operations, except for C-RAM and
  THAAD. (C-RAM is transportable, but not mobile. C-RAM emplacement is generally into sites that may
  take weeks to prepare, and actual emplacement requires days. THAAD standards are two hours to prepare
  for movement and four hours to emplace and initialize.) This standard will vary based upon conditions (for
  example, day, night, weather conditions, and mission oriented protective posture) and composition of the
  ADA task force (for example, Patriot timelines are longer than Avenger timelines). Although the ADA task
  force is fully mobile with all tactical equipment mounted on wheeled trailers or vehicles, much of ADA
  equipment is both oversized and heavy. When deploying systems in theater, planners must consider route
  and site suitability. Road surfaces, bridges, and terrain to be negotiated may limit the route taken. Thus, route
  and site (if possible) reconnaissance are essential prior to movement. Once the initial emplacement is
  completed, adjustments to the defense can be obtained by moving individual pieces of equipment with
  minimal disruption of combat operations.
  7-31. At the operational level, the AAMDC or ADA brigade determines force allocation, task organization
  when needed, and ADA areas of operations in defending the JFCs’ critical assets. At the tactical level, the
  ADA task force plans and executes defense designs to maximize inherent capabilities against the threat.
  Planning includes initial and follow-on positions, determining primary and secondary target lines, allocating
  resources to the designated critical assets, and planning the necessary communications networking. For more
  information on Patriot technical and system details of defense design refer to ATP 3-01.85 and ATP 3-01.87.
  7-32. The ADA task force staff utilizes the tools embedded in its C2 node to assist in the planning process.
  These tools include the Patriot tactical planning workstation and the AMDWS in the FAAD C2 and C-RAM
  C2 systems.