Norad

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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has become important part of many investigations due to its navigational background. On September 11th, 2001, NORAD wasn't in charge- for the first time in US Aviation history. This is why many 911 Skeptics are still concentrating on NORAD only: "...Note the oddities: 8:01: United Airline Flight 93, a Boeing 757, bound for San Francisco, is delayed for 40 minutes on runway, with 45 people onboard. Why was this flight delayed?

http://www.ecologynews.com/cuenews43updates2.html "Normally, NORAD escort aircraft will take the required action. However, for the purpose of these procedures, the term "escort aircraft" applies to any military aircraft assigned to the escort mission. " --FAA Order 7610.4J 7-1-2 (9)

"A NORAD spokesman says its fighters routinely intercept aircraft. When planes are intercepted, they typically are handled with a graduated response. The approaching fighter may rock its wingtips to attract the pilot's attention, or make a pass in front of the aircraft. Eventually, it can fire tracer rounds in the airplane's path, or, under certain circumstances, down it with a missile." [Boston Globe, 9/15/01] On September 11, 2001, there are only 4 fighters on ready status in the Northeastern US, and only 14 fighters on ready status in the entire US. [BBC, 8/29/02]

In the Eastern U.S., NORAD has at its disposal, several Air Force Bases from which F-16s and F-15s can be scrambled at a moment's notice. Among these bases are Otis AFB in Cape Cod, Mass, Griffis AFB in Rome, NY, Andrews AFB just outside D.C., and Langley AFB in Eastern Virginia. NORAD's mission statement on its website states: "The Northeast Air Defense Air Sector's area of responsibility covers more than one-half million square miles of airspace including that over New York City; Washington, D.C.; Chicago and other major metropolitan areas." On September 11th 2001, the FAA reported on the hijackings and other threats to NORAD's First Air Force Commander, who is based in Tyndall, FLA. On Sept. 11, this was Gen. Larry K. Arnold.Mp B: The First Air Force Commander then relays this info to The Commander in Chief (CINC) of NORAD. On 9/11, this was Gen. Ralph "Ed" Eberhardt. The fact that NORAD was well aware that a major attack was a possibility is made obvious by the command's planning, well before Sept. 11, for a major exercise, slated for June 4, 2002. This is from a NORAD announcement: "On June 4, 2002, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will sponsor a multi-agency, bi-national exercise, Amalgam Virgo 02, involving an airborne terrorism scenario over the United States and Canada. The exercise, which was planned prior to the events of Sept. 11, is designed to allow many U.S. and Canadian agencies to test, improve and validate their coordination and operational procedures." http://www.defenselink.mil/news/May2002/b05312002_bt279-02.html In fact, Amalgam had already its first exercise in 2001, before September 11th

http://emperors-clothes.com/indict/indict-1.htm http://www.dcmilitary.com/baseguides/airforce/andrews/partnerunits.html And it says: "Training for air combat and operational airlift for national defense is the 113th's primary mission. However, as part of its dual mission, the 113th provides capable and ready response forces for the District of Columbia in the event of a natural disaster or civil emergency. Members assist local and federal law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking in the District of Columbia."

DCANG MISSION To provide combat units in the highest possible state of readiness. We will support the Air Force and other DOD agencies. We will provide operational support to our local communities whenever possible. DCANG VISION To be the premier organization in the Air National Guard recognized as the benchmark for fulfilling our federal, state, and community missions.

http://emperors-clothes.com/indict/update630.htm or in the Tenc-Archive (->) We cannot say *exactly* when the Mission Statement was removed. We can only say with certainty that it was between April 19 and September 13, 2001. Here's a step-by-step guide to access the Mission Statement: 1) Go to http://www.archive.org 2) You will see their logo, 'WAYBACK MACHINE.' Just below the logo is a search box. After " http://" paste-in the following url: http://www.dcandr.ang.af.mil/ 3) Hit "enter." You will be taken to the index of backups for DCANG. 4) Click the hyperlink for "April 19, 2001." 5) This will take you to the DCANG website as it looked April 19th. http://web.archive.org/web/20010419082824/http://www.dcandr.ang.af.mil/

Other responsible individuals on September 11th had been: Air Force Lt. Col. Vic Warzinski Maj. Gen. Richard A. Mentemeyer Commander, 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey Lieutenant Colonel Brad O. Buchanan, commander of the 459th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Andrews AFB Col. Ken McClellan, Air Force spokesman Ben Sliney (->), FAA (responsible for the stand down order)

Peterson, Peterson in Colorado (CO) : AFB/ NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command )

Sep11th air protocol from Mark Elsis (->):

8:13:31: American Airlines Flight 11 (AA11) last transmission with Boston Air Traffic Control (ATC). 8:13:32 to 8:20: AA11 goes off course and is hijacked. 8:20: AA 11 transponder signal stops. 8:36: NORAD spokesman, Major Mike Snyder, confirmed that the FAA notified NORAD of AA 11 hijacking. 8:38: Boston ATC notifies NORAD that AA11 has been hijacked. 8:39: AA11 flies directly over our # 1 terrorist target, Indian Point nuclear stations. 8:40: FAA notifies NORAD that AA11 has been hijacked. 8:43: FAA notifies NORAD that United Airlines Flight 175 (UA175) has been hijacked. 8:46:26: AA11 impacts the North Tower of the WTC between the 94th and 98th floors. 8:46: NORAD finally orders Otis to scramble two F-15's. NORAD has held on to this vital information for at least 6, 8 or 10 minutes, and probably up to 26 or 32 minutes. 8:52: Two F-15's from Otis are airborne. 9:02:54: UA175 impacts the South Tower of the WTC between the 78th and 84th floors. NORAD says the F-15's from Otis are still 71 miles away. This means their average flight speed was only 23.9% of their top speed in trying to intercept UA 175. Otis is 153 miles from WTC - F-15's have a top speed of 1875 MPH. Minus 71 miles from 153 miles = 82 miles covered in 11 minutes from 8:52 to 9:03 60 minutes divided by 11 minutes = 5.45 x 82 miles = 447.3 MPH divided by 1875 MPH = 23.9%. 9:30: Three F-16's from Langley are airborne. 9:37: American Airlines Flight 77 hits the Pentagon. NORAD says the F-16's from Langley were still 105 miles and 12 minutes away. 9:49: It takes the F-16's from Langley 19 minutes to reach Washington. This means their average flight speed was only 27.4% of their top speed in trying to protect our nations capital. Langley is 130 miles from the Pentagon - F-16's have a top speed of 1500 MPH - 60 minutes divided by 19 minutes = 3.16 x 130 miles = 410.5 MPH divided by 1500 MPH = 27.4%. Andrews Air Force Base has two fighter wings that are 10 miles from the Pentagon, yet they inconceivably waited till after all of the attacks were over to finally get airborne. Source: http://www.mycountryrightorwrong.net/NORAD911standdownmath.htm

NORAD in charge on Sep9th, 2001, on a russian exercise: "The North American Aerospace Defense Command shall deploy fighter aircraft as necessary to Forward Operating Locations (FOLS) in Alaska and Northern Canada to monitor a Russian air force exercise in the Russian arctic and North Pacific ocean. "NORAD is the eyes and ears of North America and it is our mission to ensure that our air sovereignty is maintained," said Lieutenant-General Ken Pennie, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of NORAD. "Although it is highly unlikely that Russian aircraft would purposely violate Canadian or American airspace, our mission of vigilance must be sustained." http://www.norad.mil/pressreleaseshtml/NORADRelease090901.htm (Release No. 09-09-01)