58th Operations Group
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58th Operations Group | |
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Active | 1941–1945; 1946–1952; 1955–1961; 1991–1994; 1994–present |
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Role | Special Operations |
Engagements | World War II Korean War |
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The 58th Operations Group (58 OG) is the operational flying component of the United States Air Force 58th Special Operations Wing. It is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
During
Overview
The 58 OG trains mission-ready special operations, combat search and rescue (CSAR) and airlift aircrews in the UH-1H/N, HH-60G, HC-130N/P, MC-130P, MC-130H, CV-22 and corresponding simulators; provides Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training-Helicopter; conducts special operations and CSAR intelligence training; responds to contingencies and humanitarian missions.
Its component squadrons are:
- TH-1H) (Fort Novosel, AL)
- Fairchild AFB, WA)
- 71st Special Operations Squadron (CV-22 Osprey)
- 512th Rescue Squadron (UH-1N & HH-60G)
- 415th Special Operations Squadron (HC-130J Combat King II & MC-130J)
- 58th Operations Support Squadron
- 58th Training Squadron
History
- For additional history and lineage, see 58th Special Operations Wing
Established as 58 Pursuit Group (Interceptor) on 20 Nov 1940. From beginning of World War II until 1943, served as replacement training unit for fighter pilots. Trained for combat and moved overseas to Southwest Pacific Theater in 1943. Began combat operations in February 1944, providing protection for U.S. bases and escorting transports initially, then escorting bombers over
Moved to the
After
Korean War
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Activated in
After the war, provided air defense for South Korea and deployed tactical components on rotational basis to Taiwan, January 1955 – February 1957. In October 1958, armed with tactical missiles to provide air defense of South Korea until 1962.[1]
From 1991
From October 1991, conducted combat crew training for
In April 1994, gave up fighter pilot training function and moved without personnel or equipment from Luke to
Lineage
- Established as 58th Pursuit Group (Interceptor) on 20 November 1940
- Activated on 16 January 1941
- Redesignated: 58th Fighter Group on 15 May 1942
- Redesignated: 58th Fighter Group, Single Engine, on 20 August 1943
- Inactivated on 27 January 1946
- Redesignated 58th Fighter-Bomber Group on 25 June 1952
- Activated on 10 July 1952
- Inactivated on 8 November 1957
- Redesignated 58th Tactical Missile Group on 17 June 1958
- Activated on 15 July 1958
- Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 March 1962
- Redesignated 58th Operations Group, and activated, on 1 October 1991.
Assignments
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Components
- 23d Flying Training Flight (later 23d Flying Training Squadron): 1 April 1994 – present
- 36th Rescue Flight (later 36th Rescue Squadron): 1 July 2012 – 15 April 2014, 14 August 2015 – present[2]
- 62d Fighter Squadron: 18 March-1 April 1994
- 63d Fighter Squadron: 25 February 1993 – 1 April 1994
- 67th Pursuit (later, 67th Fighter) Squadron: 16 January 1941 – 3 October 1942
- 68th Pursuit (later, 68th Fighter) Squadron: 16 January 1941 – 3 October 1942
- 69th Pursuit (later, 69th Fighter; 69th Fighter-Bomber) Squadron: 16 January 1941 – 27 January 1946; 10 July 1952 – 8 November 1957
- 71st Special Operations Squadron: 20 May 2005–present
- 310th Pursuit (later, 310th Fighter, 310th Fighter-Bomber, 310th Tactical Missile, 310th Tactical Fighter Training, 310th Fighter) Squadron: 9 February 1942 – 27 January 1946; 10 July 1952 – 8 November 1957; 15 July 1958 – 25 March 1962; 1 October 1991 – 1 April 1994
- 311th Pursuit (later, 311th Fighter, 311th Fighter-Bomber, 311th Tactical Fighter Training, 311th Fighter) Squadron: 9 February 1942 – 27 January 1946; 10 July 1952 – 8 November 1957; 1 October 1991 – 1 April 1994
- 314th Tactical Fighter Training (later, 314th Fighter) Squadron: 1 October 1991 – 1 April 1994
- 415th Special Operations Squadron: 2010 – present
- 425th Fighter Squadron: 30 December 1992 – 1 April 1994
- 461st Tactical Fighter Training (later, 461st Fighter) Squadron: 1 October 1991 – 1 April 1994
- 512th Special Operations (later, 512th Rescue) Squadron: 1 April 1994–present
- 550th Special Operations Squadron: 1 April 1994 – c. 29 September 2016[3]
- 550th Tactical Fighter Training (later, 550th Fighter) Squadron: 1 October-14 November 1991; 25 March-1 April 1994
- 551st Special Operations Squadron: 1 April 1994 – 8 December 2007
- 555th Tactical Fighter Training (later, 555th Fighter) Squadron: 1 October-25 March 1994
- 607th Air Control Squadron: 1 May 1992 – 1 July 1993.
Stations
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Aircraft and missiles
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References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- ^ a b c d e f g h Dollman, TSgt David. "58 Operations Group (AETC)". Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Bailey, Carl E. (2 August 2017). "Factsheet 36 Rescue Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ Duncan, Argen (11 October 2016). "550th inactivates with legacy of pride". Kirtland Air Force Base. Retrieved 20 June 2018.