# "THE FIRST FIVE DAYS" 1980s EF-111 ELECTRONIC WARFARE AIRCRAFT PROMO NATO vs. WARSAW PACT 23124

Produced in the 1980s at the peak of Cold War paranoia, this Grumman Aerospace film discusses the theoretical first five days of air combat that would occur in the event of an outbreak of hostilities between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The film highlights the critical role of electronic warfare (EW) in modern military conflicts, particularly in a potential Central European war where outcomes could be determined within five days. With the Soviet Union significantly expanding its conventional and strategic forces, including advanced radar and missile systems, the U.S. faces a technological and positional disadvantage. To counter this, the U.S. Air Force emphasizes the need to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum and degrade Soviet command and control capabilities. Central to this strategy is the EF-111, a modified F-111 aircraft equipped with the ALQ-99 jamming system, designed to blind enemy radar, protect strike aircraft, and ensure mission success through standoff, close-in, and deep penetration jamming roles. Tested successfully in Red Flag and Green Flag exercises, the EF-111 integrates effectively with other aircraft and is seen as essential for maintaining technological parity and tactical deterrence in an era where electronic countermeasures are as vital as firepower. 0:00 – The U.S. must rapidly deny enemy communications and radar spectrum access to gain tactical advantage. 1:03 – A war in Central Europe could be decided in 5 days, with air power playing a decisive…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/23124TheFirstFiveDays)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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