EMS Decoy Devices

Battle Bluffs didn't come to build another electronic device. They came to solve a survivability problem—when airborne forces can't mask their electromagnetic signatures, enemy targeting systems gain lethal advantage.

What's At Stake

The 173rd Airborne Division operates in contested environments where electronic warfare determines mission success. Enemy forces use electromagnetic signatures to locate, track, and target U.S. positions. Without effective electronic countermeasures, airborne units become vulnerable to precision strikes that can devastate light infantry formations before they can complete their missions.

C4ISR Symposium Intelligence

Led by Jack White, Battle Bluffs leveraged a targeted approach to stakeholder engagement at a C4ISR symposium. The team conducted 10 interviews with key personnel, focusing on electronic warfare requirements and operational constraints faced by airborne units.

These conversations provided critical insights into how electromagnetic deception fits within broader command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The symposium environment enabled connections with professionals who could provide guidance on making their EMS decoy device operationally viable.

EMS Mirage Development

Battle Bluffs developed an EMS decoy device specifically tailored for 173rd Airborne Division operations. Their solution creates false electromagnetic signatures to confuse enemy targeting systems while maintaining the mobility and deployment flexibility required by airborne operations.

The symposium feedback helped refine their approach to ensure the device integrates with existing airborne equipment loads and operational procedures without compromising mission effectiveness or soldier mobility.

Operators of Another Kind

Jack White, leading the effort from UC San Diego, brought electronic systems expertise to airborne survivability challenges. The team combined technical development with direct engagement from C4ISR professionals who understood the operational context of electronic warfare in airborne operations.

What Comes Next

Battle Bluffs continues developing their EMS Mirage device with ongoing input from 173rd Airborne Division stakeholders. Their solution addresses immediate electronic survivability needs while maintaining the operational characteristics essential for airborne mission success.

They didn't just study electronic warfare. They built deception tools for the fight.