In modern aerial warfare, victory hinges on turning raw data into decisive action. Yet, a dangerous misconception in parts of the Department of Defense is now equating Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) data, snapshots of moving targets from radar-based systems like space-based satellites, with the orchestration of air battle management. This fallacy threatens US air superiority, especially against near-peer adversary China, whose advanced anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities demand more than passive surveillance. AMTI informs, but only human-led air battle management, supported by platforms like the Boeing E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, directs fighters, deconflicts lethal effects, and secures…