Controle do espaço aéreo em operações anfíbias: capacidade do batalhão de combate aéreo

Abstract

In Amphibious Operations, effective control of the airspace over the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA) is essential to ensure troop safety and mission success, requiring close coordination between land, naval, and air forces. In this context, the present dissertation analyzes the exercise of this function within the Brazilian Marine Corps (CFN), focusing on the Air Combat Battalion (BtlCmbAe), the core unit of the Air Combat Component (CCA) and the CFN’s designated element for this role. The study is based on the hypothesis that there are opportunities to enhance the BtlCmbAe’s capacity to perform this task. Thus, this research aims to analyze the possibilities for increasing the operational capability of the BtlCmbAe in Airspace Control, in order to propose procedures, national and international courses, and equipment that could contribute to such improvements. Methodologically, this is a “theory vs. reality” and “comparative” research, supported by the analysis of the doctrine and procedures adopted by the Brazilian Navy (MB), Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The conclusions highlight the need for doctrinal updates, acquisition of communication systems and air surveillance and target acquisition radars, participation in courses outside the scope of the MB, and adjustment of procedures with the FAB. This study also points to the incorporation of lessons from the USMC regarding autonomy, interoperability with joint systems, and the possibility of creating new CCA agencies or resizing Its existing ones.