What is the ultimate goal of Electronic Attack (EA)?

The ultimate goal of Electronic Attack (EA) is to disrupt enemy operations. EA involves techniques aimed at using electromagnetic energy to impede or deny the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum by adversaries. This can include jamming enemy communications, disrupting radar systems, or otherwise hindering the enemy's capabilities in a way that provides a tactical advantage to friendly forces.

By disrupting the enemy's operations, EA plays a critical role in achieving overall mission objectives. It helps to degrade enemy effectiveness and decision-making, which can lead to confusion or operational paralysis, allowing friendly forces to operate more freely and effectively. Other objectives like enhancing friendly communications, gathering intelligence, and protecting against attacks are important aspects of electronic warfare, but they do not encapsulate the primary focus of Electronic Attack, which is about actively challenging the enemy's ability to operate effectively.