352d Special Operations Group
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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 352nd SOG has three flying squadrons, a maintenance and tactical communications squadron, and a special tactics squadron. The 352nd is based at RAF Mildenhall in England.
[edit] Mission
The mission of the 352nd 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 352nd 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 352nd 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 352nd SOG is made up of the
- 7th Special Operations Squadron
- 21st Special Operations Squadron
- 67th Special Operations Squadron
- 321st Special Tactics Squadron
- 352d Operations Support Squadron
- 352d Maintenance Squadron
