text: Chapter 7
  7-52. Anti-radiation missiles present an urgent self-defense threat to task force sensors. Depending on the
  type and launch point, anti-radiation missile trajectories may emulate those of a ballistic missile or a fixed-
  wing aircraft. Patriot’s C2 node employs special logic to classify a track as an anti-radiation missile. Other
  system C2 nodes lack the software to specifically declare a threat as an anti-radiation missile. In Patriot, some
  classification parameters are operator defined and should be a product of the planning process. Like ballistic
  missiles, anti-radiation missiles may be engaged automatically or manually. System configuration will be
  METT-TC dependent. For further information see ATP 3-01.85.
  7-53. Cruise missiles, UASs, and fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft are capable of flying similar trajectories.
  Because of the inherent difficulties in distinguishing between these types of platforms, identification and
  engagement authorities are typically held at the RADC/SADC and will always be engaged manually.
  * Patriot battalion-level C2 node conducts a threat evaluation, assesses engagement options, and
  assigns an appropriate battery C2 node to execute engagements. In heavy threat scenarios, the
  battalion-level node may decentralize to allow each battery to plan and execute engagements.
  * Avenger fights primarily at the platoon level, with higher echelon C2 nodes providing battlefield
  coordination, linkage to the joint air picture, and authorization to engage. Avenger engagements
  occur at the Avenger platform level. See ATP 3-01.64 for further discussion of Avenger battalion
  and battery techniques.
  7-54. ADA task forces integrate with other Army, joint and multinational network systems at ADA task
  force headquarters level. ADA task force communications capabilities allow for exchange of track messaging
  over tactical data links via radio frequency transmissions, secure local area networks, or commercial
  telephone, to include secure and non-secure internet protocol-based applications and C2 networks to send
  and receive voice, video, and data-related items. The ADA task force’s communication capability allows for
  critical track data to be exchanged among a wide variety of service platforms, such as AWACS, Aegis ships,
  control and reporting center, and JTAGS.
  SUSTAINMENT OPERATIONS
  7-55. A maintenance company or detachment is organic to each ADA battalion. The company or detachment
  has repair personnel for the types of equipment within the battalion and, thus, has a different composition for
  each type of ADA formation.
  7-56. ADA task force tailoring must include pulling the appropriate level of sustainment support from the
  peacetime organizations of battalions for the composition of the ADA task force. This support includes
  system-specific maintenance parts and maintainers, as appropriate, for the mix of ADA sensors and weapons
  in the task force.
  7-57. Planning for sustainment of dispersed elements of the ADA task force considers the availability of
  support from the supported unit. Most supported units can provide some level of common Army support, but
  do not have the capability of providing system-specific support. For example, a supported unit, with proper
  planning, coordination and collaboration, can provide fuel support to a distributed Patriot launch farm.