76th Space Control Squadron

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unit_name= 76th Space Control Squadron


caption= 76th Space Control Squadron emblem
dates= 1995-Present
country= United States
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branch= United States Air Force
type= Space Operations
role= Space Control
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command_structure=21st Space Wing
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garrison= Peterson Air Force Base
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The United States Air Force's 76th Space Control Squadron (76 SPCS) is a unit located at Peterson AFB, Colorado.

Mission

The 76th SPCS is an Air Force Space Command unit responsible for delivering offensive counterspace and space situational awareness, as appropriate, to rapidly achieve flexible and versatile effects in support of global and theater campaigns.

History

DESERT STORM lessons on space power convinced Air Force leaders to reactivate 76th Fighter Squadron as the 76th Space Operations Squadron in December 1995. The 76th Space Operations Squadron (76 SOPS) was activated at the National Test Facility at Falcon AFB, Colorado as a component of the 14th Air Force on 1 Dec 1995.Space Tactics Bulletin, Vol 3, Issue 1, Winter 1995

The mission of the 76th SOPS was to assist air component commanders in understanding and applying space systems in support of air operations. The unit ensured that command and control, communications, weather, navigation, and other space assets were used to most effectively multiply US and allied combat forces capabilities against an adversary.

The 76th deployed Air Force Space Support Teams to bring space expertise to expeditionary air forces and air operations centers around the world. Over their tenure, the 76th Space Operations Squadron deployed to make significant contributions during JOINT ENDEAVOR, DENY FLIGHT, DESERT FOX, DESERT THUNDER, and ALLIED FORCE.

On Sept. 24, 2004, the 76th SPSC demonstrated Initial Operational Capability of its first Counter Communications System. This system provides a critical counterspace capability never before available to warfighters around the world.

In 2007 the 76th Fighter Squadron was reactivated and its previous lineage was transferred away from the 76th Space Control Squadron. [http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123069149 "Transfer ceremony reunites Flying Tigers heritage", Air Force Link]

Designations

* 76th Space Control Squadron (2001-Present)
* 76th Space Operations Squadron (1995-2001)

Locations

* Peterson AFB, Colorado (???-Present)
* Falcon AFB, Colorado (1995-???)

Equipment Operated

* Counter Communications System (???-Present) [http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/25/counter-satellite-communications-system-deployed "Counter Satellite Communications System Deployed"] [http://cns.miis.edu/pubs/npr/vol13/131/131hitchens.pdf Hitchens, T., "U.S. SPACE WEAPONS: Big Intentions, Little Focus"]

References

External links

* [http://www.peterson.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4808 76th Space Control Squadron Fact Sheet]