Tobyhanna Army Depot in Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

AN/TSW-7A Air Traffic Control Central

Manufactured in 1980 SN# 23

Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019

1. AN/TSW-7A Air Traffic Control Central Marker

Inscription.
The AN/TSW-7A is a tactical Air Traffice Control tower.
The tower provides ground-to-aircraft, aircraft-to-ground, and
surface communications within a designated tactical landing area
or airfield. It is used for air traffic regulation; aircraft
separation; in-flight assistance; and landing, takeoff, and ground
control. Major components include AN/VRC-83 Have Quick radio
sets, AN/VRC-92E SINCGARS radios, and one HF radio. The
shelter is sling-loadable by a CH-47; or can be transported by a
C-17. The AN/TSW-7A has metrological capabilities of measuring
wind speed and direction, altimeter, current temperature, high
and low daily [temperature], and density altitude information.

Erected by Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 41° 11.257′ N, 75° 25.729′ W. Marker is in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Tobyhanna Army Depot. Memorial is on Hap Arnold Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Marker is adjacent to the equipment. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. AN/TSQ-72 Landing Control Central (within shouting distance

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of this marker); AN/MPQ-4 Mobile Beam-Intercept Non-Tracking Radar (within shouting distance of this marker); RC-12H Guardrail Common Sensor (within shouting distance of this marker); AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); AN/MPQ-10 Lightweight Transportable Radar Set (about 400 feet away); F-14A Tomcat (about 400 feet away); OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (about 400 feet away); OH-6A Cayuse Light Observation Helicopter (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coolbaugh Township.

More about this marker. Tobyhanna Army Depot requires approved ID for entrance, and NO photography is allowed without prior approval from the depot commander. The contributor contacted Public Affairs, which had previously taken the photos, had them reviewed and approved, and then provided them to the contributor electronically. The contributor, being retired military, has been to the Depot and passed all of the markers along the entrance drive (but could not take photos). Thanks to Depot Public

AN/TSW-7A Air Traffic Control Central Observation Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019

2. AN/TSW-7A Air Traffic Control Central Observation Center

Affairs for providing the photographs, which highlight the important work the depot and US Army does for America.

Also see . . . Tobyhanna Army Depot History. (Submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.