
8
1980s–Major Modernization and Expansion Needed
By the late 1970s, the need for computers to support the operations
center and the analysts/reporters had grown dramatically. The many
new missile and satellite intelligence targets followed by DEFSMAC
required expansion of operations, reporting, and computer support
areas. Other upgrades to the communications complex needed to be
planned as well.
1983 Operations Watch Area before the upgrade
with single computer-connected terminals and minimum
display capability