306th Intelligence Squadron

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306th Intelligence Squadron
Active5 October 2012 - Present (as 306th Intelligence Squadron) 1953 - ? (as 6306 Reconnaissance Technical Flight)
Country United States of America
Branch United States Air Force
TypeActive Duty Intelligence Squadron
Motto(s)Justice From Above
Mascot(s)Firebird

The

Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma. It oversees advanced technical training and initial qualification of airborne intelligence operators preparing to support Air Force Special Operations Command
(AFSOC).

Mission

The 306 Intelligence Squadron trains and qualifies Airborne Cryptologic Operators to execute Special Operations missions worldwide.

History

The 306 IS was originally activated on 5 October 2012 to support

Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, expanding its training mission to encompass all airborne intelligence operators supporting AFSOC aircraft and reuniting with the MC-12W Liberty aircraft based there under the 137th Special Operations Wing.[3]

Previous designations

  • 6306 Reconnaissance Technical Flight; 1953 – ?
  • 306th Intelligence Squadron; 5 October 2012 – Present

Assignments

Major command/field operating agency

NAF/Wings/Groups

  • 16th Air Force
    (2019 - present)
  • 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing
    (2015 – present)
  • 361st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group
    (2012 – present)

Bases stationed

  • Beale Air Force Base, California (2012 – 2017)
  • Will Rogers Air National Guard Base
    , Oklahoma (2017 – present)

Decorations

Award streamer Award Dates Notes
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 306th Intelligence Squadron[5]
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
1 January 2013 - 31 December 2013 306th Intelligence Squadron[5]


References

  1. ^ Nickel, Shawn (12 October 2012). "306th IS activates". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. ^ Drew, James (25 September 2015). "Beale AFB farewells MC-12 as spy plane moves to Army and SOCOM". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  3. ^ Bultman, Lori (7 March 2017). "Relocation brings ISR cryptologic operator training, aircraft together again". Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Air Force Historical Research Agency Fact Sheet: Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency". 17 May 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Air Force Recognition Programs". Retrieved 18 March 2018.

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