5th Space Warning Squadron
Appearance
Space Squadron | |
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Space Squadron emblem | |
Active | 19??-1999 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Space Operations |
Role | Missile Warning |
Part of | AFSPC/14 AF/21st Space Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Woomera AS, Australia |
Decorations | ![]() |
The United States Air Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) was a missile warning unit located at Woomera AS, Australia. It used to be known as the 5th Joint Defense Space Communications Squadron.
Commanders
- Col John Harris (1993–1995)
- Col Henry W. Poburka (12 Jul 1995-1997)[1]
Decorations
See also
- Defense Support Program
- 2d Space Warning Squadron
- 8th Space Warning Squadron
- 11th Space Warning Squadron
References
- ^ AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
- ^ Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977
- ^ Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973