SAM Battery 2005*
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This battery (Ilmatorjuntaohjuspatteri (05) in Finnish) belongs to a Readiness Brigade's (or Brigade 05) AA Battalion, that consists of SAM Battery 05, SAM Battery 05M and two AA Batteries 61/95.*
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The battery consists of 4 SAM sections, all capable to operate around the clock. A section consists of one ITO05 UNIMOG 4x4 -vehicle and one ITO05 MANPAD Man portable launcher, and the section also has one 12,7mm AAMG. In optimal situation the SAM sections are connected via network, maximizing the SAM system's effectiveness. The network is formed using cable or radios. The sections can operate independently too, but then the advantage of mutual situational awareness is lost.*
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The portable launchers are usually deployed so that they can fire to the areas not visible from the launcher vehicle, and this range can go up to a kilometer. This means the unit may need support from other forces in the area for guard duties. The battery is usually used to cover Readiness Brigade's support units.*