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sensor-shooter grid

A military concept that refers to the coordination of sensors and shooters in a battlefield environment.

Sensors are devices that detect and track targets, such as radar, sonar, and other electronic surveillance equipment. Shooters are the weapons systems, such as missiles, guns, and artillery, that are used to engage those targets.

The sensor-shooter grid is a network of these sensors and shooters that allows military commanders to locate and engage enemy targets with precision and speed. By coordinating the information gathered by sensors with the firepower of shooters, military units can rapidly respond to threats and engage the enemy with minimal delay.

The concept of the sensor-shooter grid is a key part of modern military operations, particularly in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other advanced technologies. It is a critical component of the U.S. military's concept of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), which seeks to integrate and synchronize military operations across all domains, including land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.