Air Force Communications Agency

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Air Force Communications Agency Field Operating Agency of the United States Air Force
Established:	1996
Location:	Scott Air Force Base
Reports to:	Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer
Commander/Director:	Michael W. Peterson

The Air Force Communications Agency (AFCA) is a United States Air Force field operating agency of the Office of Warfighting Integration and Chief Information Officer. The agency was established on June 13, 1996 and is headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As of December 2005, AFCA has 116 officers, 140 enlisted, and 304 civilians.

[edit] Mission

Directs the integration of systems onto the Air Force network to achieve integrated and interoperable Air Force concepts of operation capabilities.

Provides seamless connectivity for the command and control of air and space forces. Drives innovative information superiority solutions for Air Force warfighters by generating progressive standards, architectures, and force structure policies and guidance.

Advocates Air Force-wide communications and information planning, resourcing, testing, training, implementation, and sustainment.

[edit] Designations and dates

15 November 1938 — Army Airways Communications System
13 April 1943 — Army Airways Communications System Wing
26 April 1944 — Army Airways Communications System
13 March 1946 — Air Communications Service
11 September 1946 — Airways and Air Communications Service
1 July 1961 — Air Force Communications Service
15 November 1979 — Air Force Communications Command
28 May 1993 — Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Agency (AFC4A)
13 June 1996 — Air Force Communications Agency