516th Aeronautical Systems Wing

516th Aeronautical Systems Wing
Emblem of the WPAFB Aeronautical Systems Center
Active
Country	United States
Branch	Air Force
Type	Aeronautical Systems
Part of	Air Force Material Command
Garrison/HQ	Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

The 516th Aeronautical Systems Wing (516 AESW) is a wing of the United States Air Force assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Contents 1 Mission 2 Units 3 History 3.1 Operational History 3.2 Lineage 3.3 Assignments 3.4 Stations 3.5 Operational Components 3.6 Aircraft 4 External links

Mission

The 516th AESW is responsible for modernization, development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of new and existing aircraft systems to meet Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard, and Special Ops Forces Global Mobility mission areas. The wing executes a $16.9 billion budget.

Units

The 516th Aeronautical Systems Wing comprises the following units:

• 866th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-130)

Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of the C-130 aircraft, support, and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift program provides tactical airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.

• 716th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-5)

Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of C-5 aircraft, support and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift modernization program provides strategic airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.

• 516th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-17)

Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of C-17 aircraft, F117 engine, support, and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift program provides vital airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.

• 836th Aeronautical Systems Group, (Tanker Modernization)

Directs the development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of KC-10 Aircraft Modernization and KC-135 Replacement Tanker aircraft, support, and training systems programs. These programs provide strategic mobility and force enabling capability to Air Mobility Command in support of U.S. national interests and worldwide readiness support.

• 654th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (LAIRCM)

Directs the development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures system for both transport and tanker aircraft. This Department of Defense program develops advanced missile warning systems and countermeasures.

• 655th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (Commercial Derivatives)

Directs the acquisition, modernization, deployment and sustainment of a fleet of leased and purchased aircraft for the operational support airlift/very important person special air mission (OSA/VIPSAM) that includes the C-32A, C-37A/B, C-40B/C, and E-10. The program supports Air Mobility Command, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve missions providing support airlift and communications capability to our nation’s leaders.

History

Operational History

Performed Reserve troop carrier training under supervision of 2584th Air Force Reserve Training Center, June 1949 – April 1951. Upon entering active duty in April 1951. assumed responsibility for operating and maintaining Memphis Muni Airport and participated in tactical exercises and worldwide airlift. Converted from C-46 to C-119 aircraft in 1952. Replaced by 463d Troop Carrier Wing in January 1953.

Replaced 64th Troop Carrier Wing in January 1963. Until replaced by 463d Tactical Airlift Wing in June 1972, performed worldwide tactical airlift and participated in a constant stream of tactical exercises and operations. Frequently deployed squadrons overseas in Europe, the Far East, and the Canal Zone. Conducted C-7 combat crew training in addition to other missions. August 1969 – May 1972 (for USAF personnel) and August–October 1971 (for South Vietnamese crews).

Inactivated on 1 June 1972.

Lineage

• Established as 516th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium, on 10 May 1949

Activated in the Reserve on 26 June 1949

Ordered to active service on 16 April 1951

Inactivated on 16 January 1953

• 516th Troop Carrier Group activated 8 March 1955

Inactivated 9 July 1956

• Activated on 19 July 1962

Organized on 1 January 1963

Redesignated: 516th Troop Carrier Wing on 1 March 1966

Redesignated: 516th Tactical Airlift Wing on 1 May 1967

Inactivated on 1 June 1972

• Redesignated: 516th Aeronautical Systems Wing 2003

Activated 2003

Assignments

• Continental Air Command

Fourteenth Air Force, 26 June 1947

• Tactical Air Command, 17 April 1951

Eighteenth Air Force, 8 March 1955 – 9 July 1956

• Tactical Air Command, 19 July 1962

Twelfth Air Force, 1 January 1963

839th Air Division, 1 July 1963 – 9 November 1964

838th Air Division, 9 November 1964 – 24 December 1969

Twelfth Air Force, 24 December 1969

834th Air Division, 15 March – 1 June 1972.

• Air Force Material Command since 2006

WPAFB Aeronautical Systems Center

Stations

• Memphis Muni Airport, Tennessee, 26 June 1949 – 16 January 1953
• Sewart AFB, Tennessee: 8 March 1955 – 9 July 1956
• Dyess AFB, Texas, 1 January 1963 – 1 June 1972.
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio since 2006

Operational Components

Group

• 516th Troop Carrier: 26 June 1949 – 16 January 1953

Detached and assigned to 314th Troop Carrier Wing : 8 March 1955 – 9 July 1956

Squadrons

• 17th Troop Carrier: 1 January 1963 – 15 June 1964.
• 18th Troop Carrier (later Military Airlift): 1 January – 1 June 1963; 15 October 1969 – 1 June 1972
• 345th Troop Carrier: 8 January 1963 – 27 November 1965
• 346th Troop Carrier (later Military Airlift): 1 April 1963 – 15 March 1969

Detached 1 July – c. 1 September 1964, 5 February – 30 May 1968

• 347th Troop Carrier (later Military Airlift): 1 July 1963 – 1 June 1972

Detached 18 May—c. 20 July 1964, 22 June – 27 September 1967, January 27 – 11 March 1968, 15 June – 15 October 1968, 25 February – 28 May 1969, 13 June – 3 September 1969, 3 February – 10 April 1970, 7 September – 11 November 1970, 4 June – 10 August 1971, 4 February – 17 April 1972

• 348th Military Airlift: 5 July 1968 – 1 June 1972

Detached 15 October 1968 – 10 January 1969, 1 September – 13 November 1969, 5 May – 7 July 1970, 5 January – 10 March 1971, 5 October – 17 December 1971, 8 May—June 1, 1972.

• 4449th Combat Crew Training: 27 August – 15 October 1969.

Aircraft

• T-7, 1949–1951
• T-11, 1949–1951
• C-46, 1949–1953
• C-119, 1952–1953
• C-130, 1963–1972
• C-7, 1969–1972.

External links

• Wright-Patterson AFB Home Page
• 516th Aeronautical Systems Wing

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