550th Special Operations Squadron
| 550th Special Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
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550th Special Operations Squadron Patch | |
| Active | 1 April 1971 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Special Operations Training |
| Part of |
Air Education and Training Command 19th Air Force 58th Special Operations Wing 58th Operations Group |
| Decorations |
 AFOUA |
The 550th Special Operations Squadron (550 SOS) "WOLFPACK" is part of the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. It operates Lockheed HC-130s and MC-130s, conducting special operations flying training.
Mission
To provide United States Special Operations Command and theater commanders the finest special operations and combat search and rescue forces in the world.[1]
History
The 1550th developed, conducted, and monitored helicopter flying training from, 1971–1987, in addition to search and rescue missions from, 1976–1987. It has conducted special operations training since 1987.[2]
Lineage[2]
- 1550th ATTW (Aircrew Training & Test Wing) 1971-
- 1550th Flying Training Squadron (1971–1991)
- 550th Flying Training Squadron (1991–1994)
- 550th Special Operations Squadron (1994 – present)
Assignments[2]
- 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing (1971–1991)
- 542d Flying Training Wing (1991–1994)
- 58th Special Operations Wing (1994 – present)
Bases stationed[2]
- Hill Air Force Base, Utah (1971–1976)
- Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico (1976 – present)
Aircraft Operated
- HH-3E Jolly Green Giant 1971-
- HH-53 1971- Super Jolly Green Giant
- UH-1N 1972-
- TH-1 (1971–1987)
- UH-1 Iroquois (1971–1987)
- HH-43 Huskie (1973–1975)
- HC-130P/N King (1987 – present) Callsign AKELA
- MC-130H Combat Talon II (1994 – present) Callsign OPUS
- MC-130P Combat Shadow (1996 – 2013) Callsign SHADOW/UMBRA
Notes
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