497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group
497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group | |
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Active | 19??-Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Garrison/HQ | Langley AFB, Virginia |
Decorations | AFOUA |
The United States Air Force's 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (497 ISRG) is an intelligence unit located at Langley AFB, Virginia.
Mission
Provide near-real-time, high confidence intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reporting to Joint Force and Component Commanders.
Vision
To bridge the knowledge and capability gap between DCGS operations and ongoing contingency operations.
Priorities
To present the AN/GSQ-272 system or DGS-1 in the same manner as other joint warfighting capabilities.
To enhance support to ongoing contingency operations through multi-intelligence exploitation and fusion.
To take care of Airmen; it’s not a bumper sticker, rather something that has to be earned.
GP Leadership Philosophy
Never forget where you came from.
Find three ways to do something; not 32 ways not to do something.
Lead by example.
Previous designations[1]
- 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group ()
- 497 Intelligence Group (1 Dec 2003-???)[2]
- 497 Information Operations Group (1 Aug 2000-1 Feb 2001)
- 497 Intelligence Group (1 Oct 1993-???)
- 497 Reconnaissance Technical Group (22 Aug 1967-1 Jul 1992)
Assignments
Major Command/Field Operating Agency
- Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (8 Jun 2007–Present)[3]
- Air Intelligence Agency (1 Oct 1993-8 Jun 2007)
- Air Force Intelligence Command (1 Oct 1991-1 Oct 1993)
- Electronic Security Command (1 Aug 1979-1 Oct 1991)
- Air Force Security Service (20 Oct 1948-1 Aug 1979)
Wings/Groups
Squadrons assigned
Bases stationed
- Langley AFB, Virginia (???-Present)
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Oct-31 Dec 1967; 1 Jan 1971-30 Jun 1972; 1 Jul 1973-30 Jun 1975; 1 Jul 1976-30 Jun 1978; 1 Jul 1978-30 Jun 1979; 1 Jul 1983-30 Jun 1985; 1 Jul 1986-30 Jun 1988; 1 Jul 1988-30 Jun 1990; 1 Jul 1990-30 Jun 1992; 1 Oct 1994-30 Sep 1996.
References
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ AF FOIA Reading Room: Lineage and Honors of 497th Intelligence Group
- ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency Fact Sheet: Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency
- ^ AF FOIA Request 2009-01965, 13 Jul 2009
External links
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Personnel and Resources