Eyes and ears of the base Published Jan. 13, 2014 By Senior Airman Brittany Y. Auld Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The command post serves as the central nervous system for coordinating everything from first responders to recalls. The Airmen assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing command post are responsible for notifying emergency responders, base personnel about alarm conditions and weather, and keeping the commander informed about significant events on base.