Where does the alert E-6B park?

• A. Bravo 5
• B. Bravo 5 or 6
• C. Alpha 2
• D. Charlie 3

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that the E-6B, as the airborne command post, must be ready to launch with the least possible delay, so its alert parking is a fixed, prioritized spot within the alert facility. The pad designated Alpha 2 is the area assigned for the alert E-6B, chosen to minimize taxi time to the runway and to support rapid start-up and movement when a launch is required. The other pads listed are not the dedicated alert location for this aircraft and would not provide the same rapid readiness. In this setup, Alpha 2 sits at the point in the alert layout where the E-6B can be quickly serviced, armed, and pushed to the line without extra navigation or delays.