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  attacks and disseminating attack warnings. At the operational level, SHORAD functions as a part of an ADA
  task force. The task force may include a mix of M-SHORAD, Avenger, Land-based Phalanx Weapon System,
  and Stinger systems, integrated with Patriot or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense forces, which may be
  used to provide early warning and defend fixed sites. SHORAD forces may also establish and maintain
  tactical data linkages to other service and multinational forces, where available and appropriate, to enhance
  defenses.
  SHORT-RANGE AIR DEFENSE BATTALION ORGANIZATIONS
  SHORAD battalions are organized with different weapon and sensor systems based on their primary
  intended missions. M-SHORAD battalions are assigned or organic to divisions. Avenger battalions are
  deployed at theater, corps, and division levels. Indirect fire protection capability-Avenger battalions are
  normally assigned at the theater or corps level. SHORAD battalion headquarters provide C2, administrative,
  and logistical support for SHORAD battalions and batteries regardless of type. Logistical support must be
  focused to ensure sufficient resupply of SHORAD mission essential equipment and all classes of supplies
  throughout the battlefield.
  An M-SHORAD battalion (figure 2-1) is currently composed of one headquarters and headquarters
  battery, three M-SHORAD batteries, a man-portable air defense system battery, and one maintenance
  company. It is fielded to the active Army divisions; however, in the future, it will also be fielded to Army
  National Guard divisions. M-SHORAD battalions provide a maneuverable and survivable air defense
  capability in direct support of BCTs and their subordinate maneuver battalions (when so missioned) against
  rotary wing- and fixed-wing aircraft and UASs. A battalion's major items of equipment are the M-SHORAD
  systems, Sentinel radars, and Forward Area Air Defense C2. The M-SHORAD system is mounted on a
  Stryker vehicle and contains multiple weapon sub-systems, on-board radars, and a Forward Area Air Defense
  C2 link.
  Figure 2-1. Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense battalion
  Avenger battalions (figure 2-2 on page 2-3) include a headquarters and headquarters battery, three
  Avenger firing batteries with two firing platoons each, and a maintenance detachment. Avenger pure
  battalions exist in both the Active Army and Army National Guard. Avenger battalions provide dedicated
  SHORAD defense from air threats. Avenger battalions include Avenger weapon system, Sentinel radars, and