1st Air Support Operations Squadron
| 1st Air Support Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
 1st Air Support Operations Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1996-2011[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Combat Support |
| Role | 1st Armored Division Air Support Operations |
| Part of | ACC/93 AGOW/4 ASOG |
| Garrison/HQ | Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Decorations |  AFOUA |
The United States Air Force's 1st Air Support Operations Squadron (1 ASOS) was a combat support unit located at Wiesbaden, Germany. The 1 ASOS provides Tactical Command and Control of air power assets to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander and Joint Forces Land Component Commander for combat operations. In March 2011, when the 1st Armored Division was relocated back to the United States, 1ASOS was officially dissolved and the mission was taken over by the 4th ASOS.
Previous designations[2]
- 1st Air Support Operations Squadron (1 Sep 1996–March 2011)
Assignments
Major Command/Field Operating Agency
- United States Air Forces in Europe (1 Sep 1996–March 2011)[3]
Wings/Groups
- 4th Air Support Operations Group (1 Sep 1996–March 2011)
Bases stationed
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
[4]
- 1 Oct 2002-30 Sep 2004
- 1 Oct 1998-30 Sep 2000
- 30 Sep 1996-30 Jul 1997
References
- ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency: 1st Air Support Operations Squadron Lineage and Honors
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency Fact Sheet: United States Air Force in Europe
- ^ AF FOIA Request 2009-01965, 13 Jul 2009
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