Information for Elmendorf AFB ROCC, AK

Latitude: 61-14-39 N, Longitude: 149-48-41 W

Call Sign(s): Top Rock

Perm ID	Sage ID	JSS ID	Unit	Location	Early Equip.	Final Equip.	Oper. Date	Inact. Date	Notes
			176 ACS	Elmendorf AFB ROCC, AK	AN/FYQ-93	AN/FYQ-156 Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F)	14 Jun 1983 (IOC)		Previous units included 531 ADGp; 11 TCWg; and 611 ACS.

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176 ACS

Elmendorf AFB ROCC, AK

AN/FYQ-93

AN/FYQ-156 Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F)

14 Jun 1983 (IOC)

Previous units included 531 ADGp; 11 TCWg; and 611 ACS.

History of Elmendorf AFB ROCC, AK

The ground-breaking ceremony for the Elmendorf ROCC took place on 13 June 1980. The contractor completed construction in 1982, and work began on installing the AN/FYQ-93 computer system and training personnel in its use. The manual Alaska NORAD Regional Control Center ceased operations on 22 April 1983. Interim command and control of the air-defense system shifted to Murphy Dome AFS. The ROCC began 24-hour operations 16 May, and achieved initial operational capability (IOC) on 14 June and fully operational capability (FOC) on 15 September 1983.

Source: http://www.elmendorf.af.mil/3wing/units/history/webdocs/11%20AF%20Ak%20Radar.htm

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