Which NORAD component is responsible for air sovereignty and defense operations in Alaska?

• A. Alaskan Battle Control Center (ABCC)
• B. Canadian Region (CANR)
• C. Continental United States region (CONR)
• D. Alaskan region (ANR)

Answer: (A)

In NORAD, air sovereignty and defense tasks are carried out by battle control centers that manage radar data, track aircraft, and direct intercepts within a region. For Alaska, the Alaskan Battle Control Center is the hub that monitors Alaska’s airspace, maintains the integrated air picture, and coordinates interceptor and other defense actions. The other options refer to regional commands or areas (Canada, the continental United States, or the broader Alaska region) but they do not represent the center that directly executes Alaska’s air defense operations. So, the Alaskan Battle Control Center is the component responsible for Alaska’s air sovereignty and defense operations.