text: Chapter 6
  ADA Brigade
  This chapter discusses the ADA brigade headquarters and the AMD capabilities it
  provides in support of the joint force commander (JFC) and unified land operations.
  Like all ADA headquarters units, the brigade headquarters is task organized to support
  the mission based on METT-TC.
  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  6-1. The role of ADA brigades is to command and coordinate the operations of subordinate ADA battalions
  and other assigned and attached units in the theater army. Normally one brigade is assigned per theater. If
  not already forward stationed or deployed, an early entry element of the ADA brigade initially deploys as a
  part of an AAMDC, followed by the remainder of the headquarters. ADA brigades are structured to perform
  several functions supporting the AAMDCs and those designated geographic command organizations which
  support AMD integration and operations. ADA brigade functions include C2, integration, planning, and
  liaison with joint and higher echelon units and subordinate battalions. See table 5-1 on page 5-2 for the
  brigade responsibilities as compared with the AAMDC responsibilities. The brigade responsibilities are
  further defined in this chapter. ADA brigades provide forces for the AAMDCs to meet the commanders’
  AMD objectives. ADA brigades, in both the active and reserve components, can integrate a mix of active,
  reserve and multinational forces. The ADA brigades are aligned under the AAMDCs and exercise C2 of
  subordinate units in support of unified land operations.
  6-2. The ADA brigade focuses on the execution of current operations, while supporting planning through
  collaboration with the AAMDC. The ADA brigade executes C2 functions in support of force and engagement
  operations. Consistent with the AAMDC, the ADA brigade’s level of effort remains more heavily focused
  on planning and force operations than on engagement operations.
  6-3. The ADA brigade provides ground-based AMD command across a large area of operations. It
  generally commands several ADA battalions/task forces and reports directly to the AAMDC. Like the other
  ADA echelons, the ADA brigade is normally under the operational control of the AAMDC and in direct
  support of the AADC for the execution of operational and geostrategic missions. The ADA brigade generally
  exercises this direct support role through an AADC’s subordinate commander, such as a RADC or sector air
  defense commander (SADC). METT-TC considerations may allow for them to be placed under operational
  or tactical control of a corps, as has been the case in past conflicts. Support relationships, such as direct and
  general support, may also be used to provide AMD fires in support of maneuver echelons.
  6-4. The ADA brigade commander can serve as the senior AMD commander for land forces in the absence
  of the AAMDC. In these situations, the brigade may be augmented with capabilities organic to the AAMDC.
  6-5. The ADA brigade integrates into the kill chain by attaching the brigade’s ADAFCO to the designated
  AADC engagement authority. This authority is usually the RADC or SADC.
  6-6. The ADA brigade assists the AAMDC in providing the requisite C2 to specific organizations or
  geographical areas where multiple joint and multinational AMD forces operate. The brigade is the highest
  echelon that is properly resourced with the skills, equipment, and staff to integrate multiple ground-based
  ADA capabilities into the joint and multinational AMD fight and in support of Army maneuver forces.
  6-7. Generally, the integration of U.S. and multinational land-based AMD forces occurs with the oversight
  of the ADA brigade headquarters. The operational, tactical and support relationships in these situations are
  METT-TC dependent and often support specific bi-lateral agreements between nations.