The Detection Ladder
Four rungs from blip to fire-control lock.
FROM BLIP TO LOCK
Radar contact tells you something is there. Detected adds its domain — air, ground, ship, or missile. Identified reveals exact type, tier, and full stack composition.Tracked is a fire-control-quality lock, required before air defense can fire. You never see less than your best sensor supports, and multiple sensors watching one target combine to the best reading.