153d Command and Control Squadron (United States)

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153d Command and Control Squadron

153d Command and Control Squadron emblem
Active 19xx-Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Command and Control
Role Mobile C2
Part of ANG/AFSPC
Garrison/HQ F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming
Commanders
Current
commander
Maj. Robert Korte

The United States Air Force's 153d Command and Control Squadron (153 CACS) is a command and control unit located at F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming.

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[edit] Mission

The 153d CACS mobilizes communications, automated data processing, and combat logistics for Northern Command commanders.

[edit] History

Air Force Space Command transferred the 4th Command and Control Squadron (4 CACS) to the Wyoming Air National Guardon 2 July 2002, with the activation of the 153 CACS and the deactivation of 4 CACS. In addition, the 153 CACS inherited equipment and mission from the 721st Mobile Command and Control Squadron (721 MCCS) in 1998.[1]

[edit] Previous designations[2]

  • 153d Command and Control Squadron (1998-Present)
  • 153d Air Control Squadron

[edit] Bases stationed

[edit] Equipment Operated

  • Mobile Consolidated Command Center (1998-Present)[3][4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ National Guard: "Air Guard outfit takes steps toward the 'Fourth Dimension'"
  2. ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
  3. ^ [http://www.af.mil/news/airman/1005/exclusives2b.shtml "Guard’s mission expands into space," Airman Magazine Web exclusive]
  4. ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3

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