306th Intelligence Squadron
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| Active | 1953–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron (air force) |
| Role | Intelligence |
| Part of | 361st ISR Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Will Rogers ANGB, Oklahoma |
| Motto(s) | "Justice From Above" |
| Decorations |
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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| 306th Intelligence Squadron emblem |
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The United States Air Force's 306th Intelligence Squadron (306 IS) is an intelligence unit located at 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 IS oversees and conducts all initial airborne intelligence operator technical training and mission qualification to provide real-time threat warning, enhanced situational awareness, and advanced technical intelligence exploitation to AFSOC aircrews and joint special operations forces.
History[]
The 306 IS was originally activated on 5 October 2012 to support Air Combat Command's (ACC) then-new MC-12W Liberty intelligence, Surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.[1] As the unit grew in strength and technical expertise, it also became responsible for an advanced portion of the initial training for many airborne intelligence operators prior to either remaining at Beale AFB or proceeding to a follow-on assignment to support Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Eventually, ACC drew the MC-12W program to a close and relocated the aircraft, transferring them to either the U.S. Army or U.S. Special Operations Command.[2] On 6 March 2017, the 306 IS officially relocated to 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[]
- Air Combat Command (29 September 2014 – present)[4]
- Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency (5 October 2012 – 29 September 2014)
Wings/groups[]
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012 | 306th Intelligence Squadron[5] |
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Air Force Meritorious Unit Award | 1 January 2013 - 31 December 2013 | 306th Intelligence Squadron[5] |
References[]
- ↑ Nickel, Shawn (12 October 2012). "306th IS activates". http://www.25af.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/334133/306th-is-activates/.
- ↑ Drew, James (25 September 2015). "Beale AFB farewells MC-12 as spy plane moves to Army and SOCOM". https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/beale-afb-farewells-mc-12-as-spy-plane-moves-to-army-417153/.
- ↑ Bultman, Lori (7 March 2017). "Relocation brings ISR cryptologic operator training, aircraft together again". http://www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1105585/relocation-brings-isr-cryptologic-operator-training-aircraft-together-again/.
- ↑ "Air Force Historical Research Agency Fact Sheet: Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency". 17 May 2017. http://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/862154/twenty-fifth-air-force-acc/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Air Force Recognition Programs". https://access.afpc.af.mil/AwardsDMZNet40/SearchAwards.aspx.
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