TBM data print occurs approximately after initial detection by which system?

• A. Operations Center
• B. Detection Engagement and Intercept
• C. Launch Point Determination
• D. Intelligence Analysis

Answer: (B)

In Patriot operations, a TBM data print is produced as part of the engagement sequence once a ballistic missile is detected. The Detection, Engagement and Intercept system handles the initial detection, tracks the incoming threat, and coordinates the subsequent engagement. After it detects and confirms the threat, this subsystem generates the TBM data print to capture the track data, timing, sensor inputs, and engagement parameters used to plan and execute the intercept. This makes the TBM data print a record tied to the detection and early engagement process.

The other options aren’t involved in generating this print: the Operations Center oversees broader mission management and status, not the live TBM data documentation; Launch Point Determination computes where a launch originated rather than producing engagement data prints; Intelligence Analysis deals with intel and assessments rather than real-time TBM engagement data.