Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tactical Operations Center (TOC):

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 30, 2026

1. Tactical Operations Center (TOC): wayside

Inscription.
The TOC is the nerve center of every military post or base in a warzone. From here, Army leaders at all levels plan and execute military operations. While the most modern electric and communication systems are manned twenty-four hour per day, tried-and-true military fundamentals such as using area maps and wargaming future missions are just as commonplace. During an active mission outside the wire, the headquarters team in the TOC maintains constant communication with the maneuver element as well as regional leadership and other support assets.

Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan.

Location. 40° 12.455′ N, 77° 9.546′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from Army Heritage Trail when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

It is also in the American Northeast,

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in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guard Tower: (here, next to this marker); Afghanistan Combat Outpost, circa 2005 (here, next to this marker); Operating for Freedom (here, next to this marker); The “Humvee” – High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) (a few steps from this marker); Bunkhouse: (a few steps from this marker); Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) (within shouting distance of this marker); “Buffalo” A2 Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Warrant Officer 4 William F. Hale (Retired) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Other markers no longer nearby. HESCO Barriers (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed);

Tactical Operations Center (TOC) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 30, 2026

2. Tactical Operations Center (TOC)

A repurposed cargo container by the guard tower.

HESCO in Iraq (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); HESCO in Afghanistan (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); HESCO at Home (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Sergeant (SGT) Robert Easley, Jr. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Specialist (SPC) Charles Posey III (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Tactical operations center. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. Website homepage (Submitted on August 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Tactical Operations Center (TOC) interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 30, 2026

3. Tactical Operations Center (TOC) interior

Combat Outpost interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner

4. Combat Outpost interior

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 13, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on August 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.