Shoffner outlines work to integrate dismounted EW capabilities

By Connie Lee / August 7, 2017 at 11:51 AM
The Army is evaluating ways to integrate dismounted electronic warfare systems into its units, according to the director of operations for the service's Rapid Capabilities Office. Maj. Gen. Al Shoffner said during an Aug. 1 interview the Army is discussing whether to have an infantry soldier cross-trained on EW capabilities who carries the associated systems or add an additional soldier to the squad. Some feedback from EW testing has included comments regarding the dismounted systems' weight. Although the service is...

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