What was Petrov's role at the time of the incident?
Radar technician
Duty officer
Commander
Engineer
Answer
Duty officer Stanislav Petrov played a pivotal role during the incident. As the duty officer at the Serpukhov-15 bunker, he was responsible for monitoring the early warning system for nuclear missile attacks.
Hero in the Shadows: The Stanislav Petrov Story
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