text: Chapter 2
  Figure 2-3. Indirect Fire Protection Capability-Avenger battalion
  The intercept batteries are equipped with interceptors, sensors, and C2 systems. Engagement and
  intercept of RAM threats are performed by the Land-based Phalanx Weapon System, a fast reacting, short-
  range, fixed emplacement system that detects and destroys incoming RAM in the air before they hit ground
  targets. The Land-based Phalanx Weapon System is comprised of a radar slewed, 20-millimeter Gatling gun
  with automatic ammo handling system, and search and track radar antennas; two 60-kilowatt generator sets
  with a power distribution enclosure; and a chiller for cooling the weapons. All components are integrated on
  a flatbed semitrailer. It is also capable of providing early warning without conducting an intercept. Sentinel
  radars and Lightweight Counter Mortar Radars also provide data for both engagement and early warning.
  The sensors can classify and aid in the identification of air objects, facilitating situational awareness in
  proximity to a defended area and reducing the potential of fratricide incidents. In addition, the Lightweight
  Counter Mortar Radar, supplemented with data extracted from other Army sensors, determines predicted
  points of impact for RAM munitions, enabling in-time warnings to at-risk forces and areas through the RAM
  Warn system. Sensor data is available through the Forward Area Air Defense C2 nodes.
  SHORT-RANGE AIR DEFENSE IN SUPPORT OF ARMY
  OPERATIONS
  Operations are conducted to support all four Army strategic roles: operations to shape, operations to
  prevent, large-scale ground combat operations, and operations to consolidate gains.
  * "Operations to shape consist of various long-term military engagements, security operations and
  deterrence missions, and actions intended to assure friends, build partner capacity and capability,
  and promote regional stability" (FM 3-0). SHORAD battalions plan and participate in building the
  capabilities of partner SHORAD forces. SHORAD battalions participate in multinational
  exercises to further coordination and interoperability.
  * Operations to prevent "include all activities to deter an adversary's undesirable actions. They are
  typically conducted in response to activities that threaten unified action partners and require the
  deployment or repositioning of credible forces in a theater to demonstrate the willingness to fight
  if deterrence fails" (FM 3-0). Deployed SHORAD units, with other AMD forces, support the
  deterrence of an adversary's use of air capabilities to gain its objectives. SHORAD units are also