text: ADA Brigade
  requirements for subordinate units. The ADA brigade focuses on dynamic adjustments to current plans during
  execution to maintain the viability of the defense. It also conducts hierarchical planning with the AAMDC
  and with subordinate ADA echelons. Brigade force operations mirror those of the AAMDC and consist of
  the following core tasks: AMD planning and coordination with and between supported and supporting
  headquarters, AMD resource allocation, critical and defended asset list development and management
  support, airspace control measures planning and coordination, AMD reporting, AMD IPB, force protection,
  early warning dissemination, sustainment, and multinational AMD related tasks. Generally, the brigade
  focuses more on C2 capabilities that enhance force operations and planning than those associated with
  engagement operations. An exception to this general rule may occur if there is an unacceptable risk to
  engagement operations within the brigade footprint.
  6-17. The ADA brigade assists the AAMDC in projecting its AMD forces to theater to support the JFC’s
  priorities. This includes all aspects of mobilization and pre-deployment operations, deployment and entry
  operations, employment and sustainment, and redeployment. The brigade oversees subordinate units’ rear
  detachment operations, including the effective execution of family readiness groups. Forward ADA brigades
  participate in portions of the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration process in theater.
  Following the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration principle of unity of command, a theater
  sustainment command typically controls the first three stages. The gaining ADA brigades can influence the
  onward movement stage by recommending tactical assembly areas. Integration is complete when the gaining
  ADA brigade establishes positive command over the arriving unit, and determines that the unit is combat
  ready and capable of performing its assigned mission.
  6-18. The ADA brigade headquarters can mobilize along with some or all of its subordinate ADA
  organizations or as a separate AMD capability. Brigade headquarters generally deploy in theater to areas that
  facilitate joint/multinational coordination and provide the best geographical opportunities to execute C2 of
  current and future AMD capabilities. It is common, but not necessary, for ADA brigades to collocate with a
  subordinate unit to benefit from mutually supporting force operations considerations like logistics and force
  protection. Key to employing an ADA brigade headquarters is a comprehensive understanding of the AMD
  operation across all phases. Special consideration is given when a brigade’s C2 responsibilities will
  significantly change in scope or magnitude while transitioning from one phase of the operation to the next.
  In this scenario, the brigade should employ in a way that minimizes disruptions to the AMD operation while
  transitioning across phases.
  6-19. ADA forces lack a sufficient physical security capability to protect themselves, so deployment
  considerations for the ADA brigade includes the support relationships, sustainment operations, and physical
  security needs. It is frequently advisable for the ADA brigade to collocate with the supported unit, such as
  the regional or sector air defense command, or with other Army organizations that can supplement the ADA
  brigade’s capabilities.
  6-20. The ADA brigade is under the operational control of the AAMDC. Additionally, the brigade regularly
  conducts direct coordination with supporting joint and multinational base commands for mission and Soldier
  support.
  ENGAGEMENT OPERATIONS
  6-21. Brigades exercise engagement operations through the C2 systems of subordinate units. ADA brigades
  also assist in integrating and controlling joint fires by positioning an ADAFCO team with the kill chain
  controlling headquarters. A brigade ADAFCO normally deploys to a control and reporting center, AWACS,
  Aegis combat system, JAOC, or combined air operations center, per the regional and/or sector layout.
  6-22. ADA brigade ADAFCO functions include:
  * Controlling ADA engagements and providing assistance for rapid engagement of airborne targets
  or platforms by maintaining a continuous communications link with the AAMDC ADAFCO,
  engagement authority, subordinate FCEs, and THAAD fire control officers, as appropriate.
  * Tracking deconflictions between AMD and other joint sensors via the regional/sector air defense
  command’s mission crew to assist in resolving identification and correlation issues.
  * Disseminating and complying with air defense warnings, airspace control orders, special
  instructions, early warning data, real-time intelligence, and air tasking orders.