HDCP, HECP, HDOP 3 and SCR-582
Fort Schwatka, HD Dutch Harbor
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The combined Army Harbor Defense Command Post, or HDCP, and Navy Harbor Entrance Command Post at Fort Schwatka was housed in a two story structure of reinforced concrete construction. Harbor Defense Observation Post, or HDOP, number 3 was located on the upper level, while the lower level housed the other installations.

The facility included a SCR-582 surveillance radar, an observation station, gas proofing equipment, a small power plant, and more than 1200 square feet of office space. Access was via a wooden tunnel to the lower floor, supplemented by a ladder shaft on the upper observation level.


Main level
HDOP 3 and SCR-582 site



Exterior


The wooden access tunnel.
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Collapsed section near the main entrance.
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Inside the access tunnel.
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The main entrance.
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Looking northwest from the next hill.
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The southeast side of the observation station.
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Looking southeast at the observation station.
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The observation station, looking east.
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Looking northwest on top of the observation station.
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Looking southwest.
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The power room vents and air intake pipes.
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The top of the stairway, with the ladder shaft midway.
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Documents
Form 2August 1, 1944
Form 5August 1, 1944
Map of areaDecember 10, 1944
Annex B, Page 4. A description of the facility1944
Annotated Plan2005



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