Dan served as a lieutenant and captain in a US Army air defence artillery battalion in West Germany from 1980 until 1985.
He describes details of Soviet overflights deep into West Germany and we discuss how the Warsaw Pact attempted to track their units.
Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on Google PodcastsBecome a Patron!
Now who knew that the US Army experimented with geese for perimeter security?! Dan reveals details of this little-known specialist unit.
Dan worked with the improved Hawk anti-aircraft missile system. We talk about its capabilities, the challenges of working with 1980s electronics, its deployment and exercises. He describes a live firing exercise where an errant missile almost wiped out a group of VIPS.
Don’t miss part 2 in a couple of weeks where Dan describes his experiences in the war plans office of the general staff.
Do make sure you check out the episode extras at https://coldwarconversations.com/episode328/
The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.
Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/
If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.
Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/
Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations
Love history? Check out Into History at this link https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod
Support the Podcast and get access to exclusive extra content Available on our Patreon page here
Cold War Conversations, Soviet Aircraft Overflights, Us Army Air Defense, West Germany Military Presence, Improved Hawk Missile System, Warsaw Pact Intelligence, Military Vigilance, Airspace Management, Geese For Perimeter Security, Signal Corps Officer, Tactical Communications, Uhf Secure Links, Airborne Qualification, Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Rotc Experience, Nato’S Defense Strategy, Tactical Evaluation Exercises, Electronic Warfare, Reforger Exercises, Air Defense System Integration