USAFE Warrior Preparation Center

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USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center
United States Air Forces in Europe.svg
Warrior Preparation Center Rover 3 Operations System.png
Combat training using the Rover III Operations System at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany.
Active1983–present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
RoleCombat Training
Part of86th Mission Support Group, 86th Airlift Wing
Garrison/HQ Einsiedlerhof Air Station
Motto(s)Prepare to Win
Insignia
USAFE Warrior Preparation Center emblem (approved 1984) [1] USAFE Warrior Preparation Center emblem.png

The United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Warfare Center is located at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany (near Ramstein Air Base). It provides combat readiness training for USAFE forces with advanced simulation software.

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The center's mission is to provide combat readiness training for United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) forces. The center supports Tier 1 through Tier 4 training[ jargon ] (Strategic through Tactical) via the Distributed Training Center connecting with other bases throughout the world. These missions are accomplished with advanced simulation software.

History

The USAFE Warrior Preparation Center was founded in 1983 [2] by Colonel "Moody" Suter, who also developed the Air Force's Red Flag exercises, at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany. Originally designed to train USAFE forces, in 2009 it expanded to include training for Air Forces Africa. [3]

In November 2017, the center added the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) domed simulator to its systems. The simulator is designed to support training for JTACs in the performance of terminal control, terminal guidance, close air support, and joint fires operations training. The simulator uses multiple 4K projectors to display a 270 degree field of view for the JTACs. They use emulated binoculars, night vision devices, and M4 carbine during their training. The center plans to use the simulator in future large scale exercises including Spartan Eagle Exercises that include airmen stationed stateside. [4]

In September 2016 the other units of the 86th Mission Support Group included the 86th Communications Squadron, 700th Contracting Squadron, 86th Security Forces Squadron, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron, the 86th and 786th Force Support Squadrons, the Deployment Transition Center, the 2nd Air Postal Squadron and the Airman Leadership School. [5]

Lineage

Activated on 18 August 1983

Stations

Assignments

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References

Notes

  1. ↑ Approved insignia for: Warrior Preparation Center, National Archives, Record Group 330, 9 October 1984
  2. ↑ Snyder, Thomas; Shaw, Shelia (28 January 1992). "Profiles In Leadership 1942-1992". Air Force Historical Research Agency. p. 217. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  3. ↑ Holston, A1C Kenny (27 October 2008). "Warrior Preparation Center celebrates 25th anniversary". Air Force History Index. Retrieved 17 November 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ Boyer, SRA Devin (3 November 2017). "USAFE WPC introduces new domed simulator". Air Force History Index. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "86th MSG keeps Ramstein moving". Ramstein Air Base. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  6. ↑ DAF/MPM Letter 513q, 12 August 1983, Subject: Activation of the United States Air Forces in Europe Warrior Preparation Center, a Named Unit
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