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Fort Greely is a U.S. Army installation in Alaska, established in 1942. It contains the missile field used by the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system, which is designed to intercept certain ballistic missiles during the midcourse portion of flight. That role distinguishes Fort Greely from an ordinary army post and places it within the infrastructure of U.S.
national missile defense. The installation is relevant to military personnel, defence analysts, and people studying Alaska's strategic geography.
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What is Fort Greely used for?
Fort Greely is a U.S. Army installation in Alaska that contains the missile field used by the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system. That system is designed to intercept certain ballistic missiles during midcourse flight.
When was Fort Greely established?
Fort Greely was established in 1942. Its later missile-defence role made it distinct from a conventional Army training or logistics post.
What is Ground-Based Midcourse Defense at Fort Greely?
Ground-Based Midcourse Defense is a missile-defence system intended to intercept certain ballistic missiles during the midcourse portion of their flight. Fort Greely contains the associated missile field in Alaska.
Where is Fort Greely?
Fort Greely is located in Alaska. Its northern location is important to the installation's role in U.S. ballistic-missile defence.
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