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AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING CONTROL UNIT [1 record]

Record 1 2023-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Air Space Control
  • Airborne Forces
OBS

The E‑3A Component is NATO's only operational unit, making it unique in military history. Its mission is to provide aircraft and trained aircrews to deliver a surveillance and/or control platform whenever directed by the NAEW&C [NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force] Force Commander.

OBS

NATO E-3A Component; E-3A: designations to be used by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Contrôle de l'espace aérien
  • Forces aéroportées
OBS

Composante E-3A de l'OTAN : désignation d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN.

Spanish

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