Where are the 18 OWS workstations located?

• A. In the Tactical Operations Center, or another designated location
• B. In a separate remote building
• C. In the data processing center
• D. In the control tower

Answer: (A)

Locating the 18 Operational Work Stations in the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) or another designated location ensures a single, centralized hub where all sensors, data feeds, and weapons status come together for real-time decision-making. This setup provides a common operating picture, fast communication, and coordinated actions across the air defense team. Putting them in a data processing center would separate the interactive, display-driven work from the data fusion work, slowing response times. The control tower serves air traffic control purposes, not integrated air defense C2, so it isn’t the typical home for OWS. A separate remote building can serve as an alternate site, but only if that site is designated for OWS; the standard expectation is the TOC or another designated location.