Weather as a Force Multiplier – Owning the Weather in 2025 – U.S Military Pdf

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Table 1 Operational Capabilities Matrix

DEGRADE ENEMY FORCES ENHANCE FRIENDLY FORCES
Precipitation Enhancement Precipitation Avoidance
Flood Lines of Communication
Maintain/Improve LOC
Reduce PGM/Recce Effectiveness
Maintain Visibility – Decrease Comfort Level/Morale
Maintain Comfort Level/Morale Storm Enhancement Storm Modification
Deny Operations – Choose Battlespace Environment Precipitation Denial Space Weather
Deny Fresh Water
Improve Communication Reliability
Induce Drought
Intercept Enemy Transmissions Space Weather – Revitalize Space Assets
Disrupt Communications/Radar – Disable/Destroy Space Assets Fog and Cloud Generation
Increase Concealment Fog and Cloud Removal Fog and Cloud Removal
Deny Concealment – Maintain Airfield Operations
Increase Vulnerability to PGM/Recce
Enhance PGM Effectiveness Detect Hostile Weather Activities Defend against Enemy Capabilities

Pdf Source: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a333462.pdf

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