693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group

693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group
693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group emblem
Active	1988–1993; 2007 – present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Type	Intelligence
Role	Combat Support
Part of	AF ISR Agency/480th ISR Wing
Garrison/HQ	Ramstein AB, Germany
Decorations	AFOUA

The United States Air Force's 693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (693 ISRG) is an intelligence unit located at Ramstein AB, Germany.

Mission

The mission of the 693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (693 ISRG) is to lead theater Air Force ISR operations through effective planning, collection, analysis, and dissemination, enabling theater and national warfighters to secure global vigilance, reach, and power.

Previous designations

• 693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (1 Jan 2009 – present)
• 693d Intelligence Group (21 Jun 2007 – 1 Jan 2009)
• 693d Intelligence Wing (1 Oct 1991 – 1 Oct 1993)
• 693d Electronic Security Wing (21 Jun 1988 – 1 Oct 1991)

Assignments

Major Command/Field Operating Agency

• Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (8 Jun 2007 – present)^[1]
• Air Force Intelligence Command (1 Oct 1991 – 1 Oct 1993)
• Electronic Security Command (21 Jun 1988 – 1 Oct 1991)

Wings/Groups

• 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (23 Jul 2008 – present)
• 70th Intelligence Wing (12 Jul 2007 – 23 Jul 2008)
• European Electronic Security Division (7 Jul 1988 – 1 Oct 1991)

Squadrons assigned

• 24th Intelligence Squadron (??-Present)
• 450th Intelligence Squadron – Ramstein AB, Germany (??-Present)
• 485th Intelligence Squadron – Mainz-Kastel, Germany (??-Present)

Bases stationed

• Ramstein AB, Germany (12 Jul 2007 – present)
• Kelly AFB, Texas (1 Oct 1991 – 1 Oct 1993)
• RAF Chicksands, United Kingdom (7 Jul 1988 – 1 Oct 1991)

Decorations

• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award ^[2]
  • 1 Jun 2006 – 31 Dec 2007
  • 1 Jan 1990-31 Dec 1991

References

External links

• Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency
• Air Force Historical Research Agency: 693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group