328th Armament Systems Wing
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| 328th Armament Systems Wing | |
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| Active | 24 June 1942 — present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Type | Weapons Management |
| Part of | Air Force Materiel Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Eglin Air Force Base |
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| Current commander |
Colonel William Nelson |
The 328th Armament Systems Wing (328 ARSW) is a wing of the United States Air Force based out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
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[edit] Mission
Cradle-to-grave management of air dominance weapon system programs: AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), AIM-9X Follow-on Sidewinder, High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) Targeting System, Miniature Air Launched Decoy, and aerial targets.
[edit] History
The 328th served as part of the west coast air defense force from, 1942-1944. While performing this duty it also trained replacement pilots. The group was deactivated before the end of the war.
The 328th wing was activated to provide active air defense of a portion of the central United States from, 1955-1968. It also maintained an air defense detachment at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida, 19 December 1962-15 February 1963, and at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, 1 August 1965-1 July 1966.
[edit] Operations
[edit] Previous designations
- 328th Fighter Group (1942 – 1960)
- 328th Fighter Wing (1960 – 1985)
- 328th Tactical Fighter Wing (1985 – 2004)
- Air-to-Air Missile Systems Wing (2004 – 2006)
- 328th Armament Systems Wing (2006 – Present)
[edit] Assignments
[edit] Major command
[edit] Numbered Air Force
- Air Armament Center
[edit] Subordinate organizations
328th Armament Systems Group (328 ARSG)
- 695th Armament Systems Squadron (695 ARSS)
- 696th Armament Systems Squadron (696 ARSS)
- Performance and Mission Support Flight
728th Armament Systems Group (728 ARSG)
- 691st Armament Systems Squadron (691 ARSS)
- 692nd Armament Systems Squadron (692 ARSS)
- 693d Armament Systems Squadron (693 ARSS)
690th Armament Systems Squadrons (690 ARSS)
694th Armament Systems Squadrons (694 ARSS)
Detachment 1(328 ARSW Det. 1) – Naval Air Station Patuxent River
[edit] Bases stationed
- Hamilton Field, California (1942 – 1944)
- Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri (1955 – 1968)
- Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (2004 – Present)
[edit] Aircraft operated
- P-39 Airacobra (1942 – 1944)
- F-86 Sabre (1955 – 1957)
- F-102 Delta Dagger (1957 – 1966)
- F-106 Delta Dart (1966 – 1968)
[edit] Unit shields
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