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PURPOSE. This directive reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 3222.4 (Reference (a)) to update EW policy, definitions, and responsibilities within the DoD for providing operational forces with EW capabilities to demonstrate electromagnetic superiority across the range of military operations. These capabilities include electronic warfare support (ES), electronic protection (EP), and electronic attack (EA) weapon systems.

APPLICABILITY. This directive applies to the OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the DoD (referred to collectively in this directive as the "DoD Components").