Which statement best describes the ALQ-99's purpose?

• A. It provides Very Low, Low, Medium, and High Band radar and communication jamming capability to enable penetration of enemy airspace
• B. It is only for ground targets
• C. It is used for weather radar suppression
• D. It provides limited jamming across a subset of bands

Answer: (A)

The ALQ-99 is an airborne electronic warfare system designed to deny and degrade enemy radar and communications so aircraft can operate in defended airspace. It delivers jamming across a broad spectrum, covering Very Low, Low, Medium, and High bands, which lets it disrupt a wide range of radar types and command-and-control links. That broadband capability is what enables penetrating enemy airspace by masking or confusing radar emissions and communications, reducing the adversary’s ability to detect, track, or coordinate against the aircraft. This isn’t about weather radar suppression or targeting only ground assets; the primary purpose is to jam across multiple bands to support mission penetration and airfield suppression.