2016 First Responder Electronic Jamming Exercise Fact Sheet

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is proactively working towards identifying and combating electronic jamming threats facing the first responder community. In July 2016, DHS S&T hosted the First Responder Electronic Jamming Exercise, a multi-agency operational exercise at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The exercise assessed the impact of these threats on first responder communications systems and mission response, and identified gaps in training, techniques, and procedures.