303rd Intelligence Squadron

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303rd Intelligence Squadron
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303rd Intelligence Squadron emblem [1]
(approved 18 May 2012) [2]
Active1970–present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
TypeIntelligence Squadron
Role Military Intelligence
Garrison/HQ Osan Air Base, Korea
Nickname(s)"Skivvy Nine"
Motto(s)To Keep the Morning Calm [1]
Decorations Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation [2]
Insignia
6903rd Electronic Security Group emblem (approved 21 June 1982) [2] 6903 Electronic Security Gp emblem.png

303rd Intelligence Squadron (303 IS) is an intelligence unit of the United States Air Force located at Osan AB, South Korea. Also known as "Skivvy Nine," the squadron is a tenant unit of the 51st Fighter Wing, although it is operationally a component of the 480th Intelligence Wing. [3] Most Skivvy Nine operations occur in the Korean Combined Operations and Intelligence Center (KCOIC). [4] Together with the 6th Intelligence Squadron, the 303rd Intelligence Squadron comprises Distributed Ground Station 3 (DGS-3), a component of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System. [5] Founded 22 November 1950, the 303rd Intelligence Squadron is one of the most historic units in the U.S. Air Force, providing timely cryptologic support since the Korean War. [6]

Contents

Mission

History

Lineage

Assignments

Stations

Awards

1 June 2002 – 31 May 2003
1 May 1970 – 1 April 1971
2 April 1971 – 1 April 1972
1 January 1976 – 30 June 1977
1 July 1978 – 30 June 1979
1 July 1979 – 30 June 1981
1 July 1991 – 30 June 1993
1 October 1993 – 30 September 1994
1 October 1994 – 30 September 1995
1 October 1995 – 30 September 1996
1 October 1997 – 30 September 1998
1 October 1999 – 30 September 2000
1 June 2001 – 31 May 2002
1 June 2003 – 30 September 2004
1 October 2004 – 31 May 2005
1 June 2007 – 31 May 2009
1 June 2009 – 31 May 2011
19 August 1972 – 20 August 1972 [2]

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References

Notes
  1. 1 2 "Uniformed Services: Air Force: 303d Intelligence Squadron Emblem". The Institute of Heraldry. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bailey, Carl E. (10 February 2017). "Factsheet 303 Intelligence Squadron (AFISRA)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  3. ↑ Gauthier, 2 Lt David (2 January 2008). "Skivvy Nine: Information Operations in Combat Environment". Federation of American Scientists. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  4. ↑ Nissen, 1 Lt Kay M. (8 October 2013). "ISRG locks in, trains for wartime operations". 51st Fighter Wing Pulic Affairs. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "Air Force Distributed Common Ground System". 13 October 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  6. ↑ "303rd IS innovates internship program". Stripes Korea. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.

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