Definitions[]
Electronic warfare[]
Deception is confusing or misleading an enemy by using some combination of human-produced, mechanical, or electronic means. Through use of the electromagnetic spectrum, EW deception manipulates the enemy's decision loop, hindering the enemy's ability to establish accurate situational awareness.[1]
Military[]
Deception refers to
| “ | [t]hose measures designed to mislead the enemy/adversary by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence in order to induce a reaction from that adversary which is prejudicial to the adversary's interests.[2] | ” |
| “ | [t]he deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to mislead the enemy interpretation or use of information received by his electronic systems.[3] | ” |
| “ | the ability to mislead intelligence gathering by providing a distortion of reality.[4] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ FM 3-36, at 1-10.
- ↑ OPSEC Glossary of Terms.
- ↑ Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems Engineering Handbook 10-1.6 (Apr. 1, 1997) (full-text).
- ↑ Intelligence Warning Terminology, at 13.