17th Test and Evaluation Squadron

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17th Test and Evaluation Squadron
17th Test and Evaluation Squadron Emblem.png
Squadron emblem
Active6 April 1990 (1990-04-06) – 15 October 1992
12 July 1995 – present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Space Force.svg  United States Space Force
TypeSpace operations
RoleTest and evaluation
Part of Space Delta 12
Home base Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado
Motto(s)Ex scientia vera (Latin for 'From knowledge, truth')
Decorations
Website Official website
Commanders
Current
commander		 Lt Col Christopher W. McLeod

The 17th Test and Evaluation Squadron is a United States Space Force test and evaluation unit, located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The squadron is tasked with testing and evaluating space systems and associated support equipment.

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History

On 6 April 1990, at Peterson Air Force Base Colorado the 1017th Test and Evaluation Squadron was activated. [1] The mission of the 1017th was to perform Air Staff-directed initial and follow-on operational test and evaluation of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) space surveillance, missile warning, and command and control systems. The squadron oversaw two operating locations at Falcon Air Force Base and Buckley Air National Guard Base. The unit inactivated on 15 October 1992. [2]

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On 12 July 1995, the unit reactivated as the 17th Test Squadron. [1] Operating Location A was activated at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado. [3]

The stand-up ceremony was held on Friday, 21 July 1996, in the Presentation Center of the Joint National Test Facility at 1300. The special guests included Col Burkhart, the 50th Space Wing Vice Commander; Col Deese, the AFSPC Comptroller; Col Kingsberry, from the AFSPC Division of Space Control; Col Mercier, Commander of Detachment 4 of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center; and Col Springer, from AFSPC Division of Training and Standardization. After the reading of the activation orders, the 17th's guidon was unsheathed, symbolizing the activation of a new USAF squadron. Then the guidon was passed to Col Howard J. Fry, the Commander of the Space Warfare Center and the presiding officer for the stand-up. Colonel Fry passed the guidon to Lt Col Carl Cox, the first Commander of the 17th, signifying the passing of all legal and operational responsibilities. At the formation of the squadron, manning was at just over ten people. [4]

On 1 April 2013 the 17th Test Squadron was transferred to Air Combat Command under the 53d Wing, located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, which serves as the focal point for the Combat Air Forces in electronic warfare, armament and avionics, chemical defense, reconnaissance, and aircrew training devices. The wing reports to the Air Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The wing is also responsible for operational testing and evaluation of new equipment and systems proposed for use by these forces.

On 7 August 2020 the 17th Test Squadron was transferred to the United States Space Force under Space Training and Readiness Delta (Provisional), Space Operations Command.

On 20 August 2021 the 17th Test Squadron was reassigned from Space Operations Command to Space Training and Readiness Command and further assigned to Space Delta 12 and redesignated the 17th Test and Evaluation Squadron.

Lineage

Assignments

Components

Stations

Decorations

Award streamerAwardDatesNotes
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 6 April 1990 – 5 April 19921017th Test and Evaluation Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award31 July 1996 – 30 July 199817th Test Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award31 July 1998 – 30 August 199917th Test Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 January 2000 – 30 September 200117th Test Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 September 2004 – 31 August 200517th Test Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 September 2005 – 31 August 200617th Test Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 September 2006 – 31 August 200717th Test Squadron [1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 September 2007 – 31 August 200817th Test Squadron [1]
AFOEA Streamer.jpg Air Force Organizational Excellence Award 1 September 2002 – 1 September 200317th Test Squadron [1]
AFOEA Streamer.jpg Air Force Organizational Excellence Award 2 September 2003 – 31 August 200417th Test Squadron [1]

List of commanders

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References

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  3. ↑ Order , HQ AFSPC Special Order GD-018.
  4. ↑ Request and Authorization for Assumption of/Appointment to Command, HQ SWC Special Order GU-001.
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