614th Space Operations Squadron
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The 614th Space Operations Squadron is a sub-group of the United States Air Force under the Air Force Space Command.
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[edit] Squadron Mission
The 614th Space Operations Squadron (614 SOPS) mission is to provide the United States Air Force Space Command's Fourteenth Air Force Commander (14 AF/CC) and US Strategic Command’s Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space (CDR JFCC SPACE) with the space operations expertise to command and control space forces in continuous support of global and theater operations.
Representing the 14 AF/CC and CDR JFCC SPACE, the 614 SOPS delivers Air Force space force capabilities to users around the globe, 24-hours a day.
[edit] Squadron History
The 614 SOPS was first constituted as the 614th Space Operations Flight (SOPF) in April 1996 with thirty-seven assigned members. Initially housed in two temporary facilities, the 614 SOPF christened a new Space Operations Center (SOC) in November 1997. The SOC was redesignated the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) in July 1999 under the command of Major General Robert Hinson (USAF official biography). With the support Headquarters Air Force Space Command, the JSpOC manpower grew to over 100 positions. With the May 2005 ribbon-cutting of the new JSpOC, along with the stand up of the 614th Space Intelligence Squadron and 614th Space Communications Squadron, as well as the alignment of the 1st Space Control Squadron under the 614th Space Operations Group, and augmentation of the 9th Space Operations Squadron (Air Force Reserve) in every joint mission area, the 614 SOPS transitioned from the sole force provider to one of several force providers to the JSpOC.
With the January 2005 stand-up of the 614th Space Communications Squadron, the four Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Support Centers located at Peterson AFB, Colorado; MacDill AFB, Florida; Stuttgart, Germany; and Wahiawa, Hawaii transferred from 614 SOPS administrative control. These operating locations and their twenty-five communications NCOs had been under 614 SOPS control since October 1999.
[edit] Squadron Honors
Members assigned to the 614 SOPS have a distinguished history earning many awards, including the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award in 1998; Air Force Outstanding Unit for 2005 and 2006; and Air Force Association Citation of Honor for 2006. As a force provider to the Joint Space Operations Center, the squadron also shared in the honors as the 2005 winner of USSTRATCOM's Omaha Trophy for the Best Space and Information Operations Unit.
[edit] Squadron Emblem
The 614 SOPS patch primary colors are black and gold. Black signifies dignity and determination and gold represents excellence, honor, and high values: the qualities and spirit of the 614 SOPS. The tiger eyes represent the mission for assessing the status of the 14 Air Force space forces. The globe, with the overseas landmasses, symbolizes the squadron’s worldwide mission. Additionally, the Air Force star shows our tie to the original Army Air Corps. The parabolic arch encircling the globe denotes command and control of space forces operating weapons systems traversing through space.
[edit] Mission Statements
- We enhance global and theater space effects by providing the decision-quality space situational awareness needed to command and control a worldwide space force.
- ...a team of focused, dedicated and disciplined space professionals integrating space into the fight!
[edit] Chain of Command
United States Department of Defense
[edit] Contact Information
- 747 Nebraska Ave, Ste B-201, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-6268
- Phone: (805)606-6679 DSN 276
- Fax: (805)606-3171 DSN 276
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