5th Space Warning Squadron
The United States Space Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) is a missile warning unit located at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado.
| 5th Space Waring Squadron | |
|---|---|
5th Space Warning Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1992-1999, 2023-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Space Force |
| Type | Space Operations |
| Role | Missile Warning |
| Garrison/HQ | Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado |
| Motto(s) | Partnership for Peace |
| Decorations | AFOUA |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Robert Smith |
It used to be known as the 5th Joint Defense Space Communications Squadron.
Assignments
- 21st Operations Group, 15 May 1992-8 Jun 1995
- 21st Space Wing, 8 Jun 1995-10 Aug 1999
- 821st Space Group, 10 Aug 1999-12 Oct 1999
- Space Delta 4, 13 Oct 2023-present
Operations
From 1992 to 1999, the 5th Space Warning Squadron operated the only ground station in the Southern Hemisphere for the Defense Support Program, a space-based system that provides global missile warning.[1]
Commanders
Station
- Woomera AS, Australia, 15 May 1992-12 Oct 1999
- Buckley SFB, Colorado, 13 Oct 2023-present
Decorations
See also
References
- Endicott, Judy G. (1998). Active Air Force Wings as of 1 October 1995. Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 368–369.
- AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
- AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
- AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
- AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
- AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
- AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
- Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977
- Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973
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