Top Scope, a North American Aerospace Defense Command command and control competition that tests the skills of air defense weapons controllers will be held here Feb. 12-16.
Weapons controllers direct fighter resources in defending an area.
Controllers achieve this by identifying, tracking and guiding friendly fighter aircraft to intercept unauthorized aircraft. The keener the skills of the controller the more effective an established airspace can be defended, according to a 3rd Wing news release. The competition is composed of four-person teams from Tyndall AFB, Fla., McChord AFB, Wash., Griffiss AFB, N.Y., Elmendorf AFB, and last year's winner, Team Canada. During the competition teams are rated on how they respond to varying flying profiles simulating peacetime and wartime possibilities.