The Army Cyber Command-led initiative to develop Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) in Army tactical units has come a long way since its inception as a pilot program in 2015.As it nears the end of the first phase of the initiative, what started just two years ago as a pilot to explore building cyberspace capabilities and craft Army cyber doctrine, procedures and organization for maneuver units, has evolved exponentially into a broader spectrum encompassing the integration of cyber with vital related warfighting disciplines such as electronic warfare, information operations, intelligence and network operations. Along the way CEMA has become further integrated in maneuver unit operations as well, as it has increasingly demonstrated its value in providing commanders with offensive and defensive effects on par with battlefield enablers such as artillery and aviation.
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