| 148th Space Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
 148th Space Operations Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 2000-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Satellite Operations |
| Role | Combat Support |
| Part of | 162d Combat Communications Group/California ANG |
| Garrison/HQ | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| Motto(s) | WE HOLD THE KEYS |
| Engagements | Operation DESERT SHIELD Operation DESERT STORM |
| Decorations |  AFOUA |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Barry Heiling |
The United States Air Force's 148th Space Operations Squadron (148th SOPS) is a satellite control unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. The 148th SOPS is tasked with back-up command and control of the MILSTAR satellite constellation.
Mission[]
The 148 SOPS mans the Milstar Operations Center-Vandenberg (MOC-V), one of two fixed Milstar Ground Stations.[1] Unique to Milstar is its ground segment for control of the constellation. Milstar has two fixed ground stations, Milstar Satellite Operations Center (MSOC), at 4 SOPS and Milstar Operations Center – Vandenberg or MOC-V. Each site is fully capable of complete constellation control and operates 24/7. The Milstar Ops Center-Vandenberg is operated by the 148th SOPS, a California Air Guard Unit, and does control 2 Milstar satellites full-time.
History[]
The 148th SOPS was originally established as the 148th Combat Communications Squadron at Compton, California. The unit was redesignated the 148th Space Operations Squadron, and relocated to Vandenberg AFB, California on 31 October 2000.
Previous designations[]
- 148th Space Operations Squadron (2000–Present)
- 148th Combat Communications Squadron (???-2000)
- 148th Mobil Communications Squadron (196? - 197?)
Locations[]
- Compton, California (1948–1951) as the 148th Aircraft Control and Warming Squadron.
- Oklahoma Air Force Station, OK (1 May 1951 – 31 January 1953) Oklahoma Air Force Station, OK. as 148th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
- Compton ANG Station, CA (1953–1960) as 148th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.
- Compton ANGB, CA (1960–1976) as the 148th Mobil Communications Squadron.
- Compton ANGB, CA (1976–1984) as 148th Combat Communications Squadron.
- Ontario ANGB, CA ( 1984–1997) as 148th Combat Communications Squadron.
- March ARB, California (1997–2000) as 148th Combat Communications Squadron.[2]
- Vandenberg AFB, California (2000–present) as the 148th Space Operations Squadron
Title: 50th Anniversary-History of 148th Combat Comm Squadron.
Decorations[]
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See also[]
- 4th Space Operations Squadron - Active Duty Counterpart to 148 SOPS
- MILSTAR - Military Strategic and Tactical Relay satellite
References[]
- ↑ "Office of the Secretary of Defense: "The Annual Report of the Reserve Forces Policy Board Data Based on Fiscal Year 2000", May 2001". Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5hNm8ZGGc. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
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