The CONR has been subdivided into two geographic air defense sectors; what are they?

The CONR has been subdivided into two geographic air defense sectors; what are they?

• A. Northern and Southern
• B. Coastal and Inland
• C. Eastern and Western Air Defense Sectors (EADS/WADS)
• D. Primary and Secondary

Answer: (C)

The division into two geographic air defense sectors lets the Continental United States NORAD Region be managed more efficiently by splitting duties across the map. The Eastern Air Defense Sector covers the eastern half, and the Western Air Defense Sector covers the western half. Known as EADS and WADS, these sectors handle radar surveillance, track and identifications, and coordinate fighter intercepts within their areas, all under NORAD with smooth handoffs as needed. The other pairings don’t reflect how this structure is actually organized—there isn’t a formal Northern/Southern or Coastal/Inland split, nor a Primary/Secondary designation used here.

The division into two geographic air defense sectors lets the Continental United States NORAD Region be managed more efficiently by splitting duties across the map. The Eastern Air Defense Sector covers the eastern half, and the Western Air Defense Sector covers the western half. Known as EADS and WADS, these sectors handle radar surveillance, track and identifications, and coordinate fighter intercepts within their areas, all under NORAD with smooth handoffs as needed. The other pairings don’t reflect how this structure is actually organized—there isn’t a formal Northern/Southern or Coastal/Inland split, nor a Primary/Secondary designation used here.