Information for Cavalier AFS PARS, ND

Latitude: 48-43-29 N, Longitude: 097-53-58 W


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      10 SWS Cavalier AFS PARS, ND   AN/FPQ-16 1977 *   Now is the 'Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System' (PARCS). Once part of the Stanley R. Mickelsen 'Safeguard' Complex. * First named Concrete Missile Early Warning System (CMEWS) after transfer from the Army in 1977.

Current Use: Originally was the Perimeter Acquisition Radar (PAR) site for the cancelled 'Safeguard' ABM System, Grand Forks AFB defense area (1975-76). Since 1977, has been an active Air Force missile-warning radar station.

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