Fort Sill dedicates new air defense training facility

LAWTON, Okla. — Officials at Fort Sill have dedicated the post's new Terminal High-Altitude Air Defense training facility.

The THAAD air defense system intercepts ballistic missiles. The Patriot missile system is designed for short-range missiles, while THAAD is designed to defeat longer-range ballistic missiles from various threats around the globe.

The entire THAAD system consists of five major components: launchers, interceptors, radar, fire control and communications units, and THAAD-specific support equipment.

Originally projected to cost $30 million, officials say the project came in under budget and on time. The facility was dedicated in the memory of Lt. Gen. C.J. LeVan, a recognized innovator in technologies, theories and doctrine who started his career at Fort Sill

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