352d Special Operations Group

352d Special Operations Group

The 352d Special Operations Group (352 SOG) is the United States Air Force component for Special Operations Command, Europe, a sub-unified command of the United States European Command. The 352d SOG has three flying squadrons, a maintenance and tactical communications squadron, and a special tactics squadron. The 352d is based at RAF Mildenhall in England.

Mission

The mission of the 352d SOG is to serve as the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the European theater, including Africa and the Middle East. The 352d SOG is prepared to conduct a variety of high priority, low-visibility missions supporting U.S. and allied special operations forces throughout the European theater during peacetime, joint operations exercises, and combat operations.

The 352d develops and implements peacetime and wartime contingency plans to effectively use fixed wing, helicopter, and personnel assets to conduct infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces.

The 352d SOG is made up of the
*7th Special Operations Squadron
*21st Special Operations Squadron Inactivate 2007
*67th Special Operations Squadron
*321st Special Tactics Squadron
*352d Operations Support Squadron
*352d Maintenance Squadron

External links

* [http://www2.afsoc.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=224 Official factsheet]


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