5th Space Warning Squadron

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5th Space Waring Squadron
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5th Space Warning Squadron emblem
Active1992-1999, 2023-present
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeSpace Operations
RoleMissile Warning
Garrison/HQ Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado
Motto(s)Partnership for Peace
Decorations Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg AFOUA
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Robert Smith

The United States Space Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) is a missile warning unit located at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado.

Contents

It used to be known as the 5th Joint Defense Space Communications Squadron. [ citation needed ]

Assignments

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

Decorations

See also

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References

  1. Endicott, Judy G. (1998). Active Air Force Wings as of 1 October 1995 . Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 368–369.
  2. AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
  3. AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
  4. AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
  5. AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
  6. AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
  7. AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
  8. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977
  9. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973