Modern Military Operations Control

Imagery of military personnel engaged in tactical operations, coordinating communications and systems on naval and airborne platforms.

Photograph taken within a landlocked radio-station which was able to serve the seven seas as an operator. Dated 20th century

Aboard the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71), Tactical Action Officer, LT. CMDR. Paul Smith receives information over the LS-654 (a tactical phone). LT. CMDR. Smith controls tactical situations and coordinates weapons and tactics. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

SSGT Chuck Hensley of the 55th Organizational Maintenance Squadron services communications equipment in the battle staff compartment of an EC-135 Stratolifter "Looking Glass" aircraft of the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, prior to a mission. Named "Glory Trip 143GB," the mission will be the first remote launch of a silo-housed Minuteman III missile by an aircraft based at Offutt. The missile will be launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska(NE) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-ST-88-07342. Base: USS City Of Corpus Christi

CPT Criag Weston (left), gas dynamic laser engineer, and CPT Richard Underdown, electrical systems engineer, preflight and gas dynamics laser control panel aboard the airborne laser laboratory. Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crewman checks the internal systems of missiles in the missile diagnostic center aboard the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN-729). Country: Unknown

Photograph taken within a landlocked radio-station which was able to serve the seven seas as an operator. Dated 20th century

DF-ST-89-05417. Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor monitors an air control radar in the operations room aboard the Dutch frigate HR MS CALLENBURGH (F-808) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-90-03778. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Wings-ops, Leeuwarden airbase. Staff at work behind the radar screens.

A petty officer mans a missile tracking system during a general quarters inspection aboard the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28). The ship is underway off the coast of Charleston, S.C. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DF-ST-88-04936. Base: Berlin Country: West Germany (FRG)

DF-ST-87-11694. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

STAFF SGT. Mary Barker, a flight engineer with the 76th Military Airlift Squadron, prepares for a flight to North Yemen in a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The aircraft is participating in an airlift of relief supplies to the victims of an earthquake there. Base: Pisa Country: Italy (ITA)

DF-ST-87-11696. Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling boom operator practices with a refueling training simulator. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07528. Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

A crewman plots a chart in the Combat Information Center (CIC) of a guided missile cruiser. Country: Unknown

A female member of a fleet replacement squadron assists with testing electronic equipment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) as the vessel takes part in fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications. Country: Unknown

Aerographer's Mate 1ST Class Edwards monitors weather equipment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1). Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

LT Phil Pardue, weapons officer, and Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Dave McColley monitor equipment aboard the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as the vessel undergoes a simulated attack during maritime intrdiction operations. Base: USS Ticonderoga(CG 47)

1992 - A heraldic specialist uses a computer to design a military emblem at the Army's Institute of Heraldry at Cameron Station..

AIRMAN 1ST Class Pat Garza a 5th Air Force Airways ground radio operator, receives a position report from an aircraft flying nearby. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

A petty officer looks on as a sailor works on a piece of electrical equipment in a shop aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

A1C Robert Thomas, radio operator, and SGT Theodore Walker, shift supervisor, search for a particular log entry in the phone patch log book of the Communications Relay Center, Aeronautical Station, 1974th Communications Group, Air Force Communications Command (AFCC). Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air Force personnel work in the Defense Switched Network area. Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

Mr. Tom Scrivner (UFL-92 Planning Controller, CHIEF Instructor ), CW2 John Meir (2nd Inf. Div. Aviation Bde. Camp Casey Korea) in battle simulation. Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

SSGT Carl E. Carter, 226th Combat Communications Squadron, changes the frequency on the TSC-60 radio control head and patch panel during exercise Bright Star '80. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '80 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY)

AIRMAN 1ST Class Linda S. Bailey, Titan missile facilities technician, performs her duties. Base: Mcconnell Air Force Base State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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SGT Raymond R. DeCastro operates the microphone in a TSC-15 communication van during exercise Team Spirit '81. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-88-06169. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew member aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) performs maintenance on a small format camera. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

Airmen of the 50th Component Repair Squadron are in the process of installing an F-16 avionics test station. Base: Hahn Air Base Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG)

MASTER SGT. Richard T. Brisson, 20th Military Airlift Squadron, reviews his preflight checklist at his flight engineer station in a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. Brisson has been selected as AIRMAN of the Year. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A radio communications technician from the 1931st Communication Group operates radio equipment inside the Mobile Command Post during Exercise Brim Frost '83. Subject Operation/Series: Brim Frost '83 Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SN-85-12647. Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08565. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Second Lieutenant James Haynes of A Battery, 2/51st Air Defense Artillery, performs a pre-operation check on the Tactical Display Engagement Control Console. Base: Fort Riley State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An overhead view of the submarine training simulator, the USS Jaws (SSN-3), taken during a demonstration for personnel from Time-Life Books who are doing a series on submarine life in the US Navy. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Crewmen monitor radar scopes in the combat information center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-08566. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aviation Storekeeper 1ST Class Mike Rose of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 (HC-4) checks over some shipping documents. Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

A1C Gerald Smith, left, and LT Carl White, from the 678th Air Defense Group, monitor aircraft movement during exercise Copper Flag. Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lieutenant Sopchick of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 22 (VR-22) looks through a microfiche file in a squadron office. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Personnel are shown manning their post at the Fire Control Station of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN-735). Country: Unknown

Aviation Electronics Technician AIRMAN Tina Bryan tests an air intercept control box at the Aircraft Intermediate maintenance Department. Base: Naval Air Station, Barbers Point State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-07403. Base: Corona State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pfc. Lenuel J. Putty Of Morton Gap, Ky., Inserts A Fuse Into A 100 Lb. Bomb Already In The Bomb Bay Of A Consolidated B-24. England

(Assistant) Air Traffic Directors in training at the traffic line school in Gilze-rijen. The blue curls on the collar means that this soldier is in training as a professional policyman.

TSGT William D. Brooks, an air traffic controller for the 435th Airlift Control Element, is a participant from many countries are involved in this exercise. Base: Bardufoss Country: Norway (NOR)

DF-ST-87-01054. Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Company office of the Leeuwarden airbase.

DA-ST-87-00718. Base: Donnersburg Country: West Germany (FRG)

DF-ST-90-02041. Base: Raf Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Stephen Tessier, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crewchief, reviews log books while powering up a C-130 Hercules here March 14. C-130s play a crucial role in disaster relief due to their ability to land on dirt runways and other less-than-ideal landing conditions.

DF-ST-85-11743. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-13300. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DF-ST-89-05048. Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. SSGT Woods of the AFIC J-6 customer service office teaches a class on harvard graphics to AFIC personnel. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Administrative work on board Wolf-Class Fregat Hr.Ms. Jaguar (1954-1983), during fishing inspection in 1977

Air Force members work at the computer center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1LT Richard Hartley, chief, radiation measurements, and MSGT Earl Henry, noncommissioned officer in charge, radiation measurements, transfer spectral data from a computer terminal to magnetic tape. Base: Norton Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-85-11262. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST '85 Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-88-10129. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A female U.S. Army audiovisual technician stands beside a videotape editing console. Country: Unknown

U.S. Air Force personnel operate a C-17 Globemaster III refueling computer. The exercise was designed to test the ability of the C-17 to support mission requirements and interface with the Army. Subject Operation/Series: C-17 READINESS REVIEW Base: Barstow-Daggett Airport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tower Operator on sunrise shift. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ground controlled approach (CGA) controllers, left to right, AIRMAN 1ST Class Dawn Noyes, STAFF SGT. Steve Medwick and TECH. SGT. Rod Horton monitor radar scopes from a small trailer near the runway. Base: Carswell Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AN airman 1ST class works in an office. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-85-02939. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SSGT Larry Pierce, seated, passes repair project information to SSGT Jeff Duffield. Both men are job control technicians in the Job Control Section of the 1974th Communications Group, Air Force Communications Command (AFCC). Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08103. Base: Naval Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL)

An officer standing on the bridge of an oiler uses a walkie-talkie to send instructions to deck hands participating in an emergency breakaway drill with the fleet oiler USS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145). The ships are participating in an underway replenishment operation. Country: Unknown

DD-SC-04-00247. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-90-04241. Base: Fort Monmouth State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03381. Base: USS Vincennes (CG 49)

SSGT Roque Exconde of the Philippine air force, left, and Air Controlman 2nd Class John Kahr monitor incoming aircraft at the Cubi Point control tower in the final days of U.S. military presence at the facility. Control of both NAS, Cubi Point and Naval Station, Subic Bay, is being turned over to the Philippine government. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SN-90-00480. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

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