Air Defense Artillery

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About Air Defense Artillery

The Air Defense Artillery is a branch of the United States Army responsible for protecting ground forces and critical assets from enemy aircraft and missiles. They are trained to operate and maintain a variety of weapon systems such as surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns, and radar systems. The Air Defense Artillery conducts continuous surveillance of the airspace, detects incoming threats, and engages hostile targets to neutralize the threat. This branch plays a vital role in ensuring air superiority and protecting ground forces during combat operations.

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Anthony Berger

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Rudolph Rajaballey

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About Air Defense Artillery

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• The Air Defense Artillery branch of the military was established on March 8, 1963 • The first official insignia of the Air Defense Artillery was the "flaming bomb," which symbolized the branch's mission to defend against enemy air attacks • The Air Defense Artillery played a crucial role in defending against enemy aircraft during World War II and the Cold War • The Air Defense Artillery is responsible for operating missile defense systems such as the Patriot and THAAD systems • In 1984, the Air Defense Artillery fired the first in-combat laser-guided missile in history during the invasion of Grenada • The Air Defense Artillery has a motto: "First to Fire," which emphasizes their readiness and ability to quickly respond to threats • The Air Defense Artillery School is located at Fort Sill in Oklahoma • The Air Defense Artillery has been involved in providing air defense for major events such as the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta • The Air Defense Artillery played a critical role in defending against missile attacks during the Gulf War in 1990-1991 • Today, the Air Defense Artillery continues to evolve and adapt to new threats, including the use of drones and other emerging technologies