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24th Special Tactics Squadron

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24th Special Tactics Squadron
24th Special Tactics Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jodi Martinez · Public domain · source
Unit name24th Special Tactics Squadron
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeSpecial operations
RoleTactical air control party
SizeSquadron
Command structureAir Force Special Operations Command
GarrisonPope Field
EngagementsWar in Afghanistan (2001-2021), Iraq War
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation, Gallant Unit Citation

24th Special Tactics Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force Air Force Special Operations Command, stationed at Pope Field, North Carolina. The squadron is composed of United States Air Force Combat Control Teams, United States Air Force Pararescue personnel, and other Special operations specialists, and is tasked with providing Tactical air control party support to United States Army Special Forces and other Special operations forces. The squadron works closely with units such as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, 24th Special Tactics Squadron's counterparts in the United States Navy's Naval Special Warfare Command, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hostage Rescue Team. The squadron's personnel are trained at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and the United States Air Force Pararescue Recovery Specialist Course.

● History

The 24th Special Tactics Squadron was established in 1992 as part of the United States Air Force's Air Force Special Operations Command. The squadron's history is closely tied to that of the United States Army Special Forces, with which it has worked closely on numerous operations, including the Invasion of Panama and the Gulf War. The squadron's personnel have also been involved in numerous other operations, including the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) and the Iraq War, where they worked alongside units such as the 75th Ranger Regiment, Delta Force, and the British Special Air Service. The squadron has also provided support to United States Navy SEAL Team Six and other Special operations forces.

● Organization

The 24th Special Tactics Squadron is organized into several flights, each with its own specific role and responsibilities. The squadron is led by a Lieutenant Colonel and is composed of United States Air Force Combat Control Teams, United States Air Force Pararescue personnel, and other Special operations specialists. The squadron works closely with other units, including the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, the 24th Special Tactics Squadron's counterparts in the United States Navy's Naval Special Warfare Command, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hostage Rescue Team. The squadron's personnel are trained at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and the United States Air Force Pararescue Recovery Specialist Course, and are equipped with a variety of specialized equipment, including the M4 carbine, M9 pistol, and M249 light machine gun.

● Operations

The 24th Special Tactics Squadron has been involved in numerous operations, including the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021), the Iraq War, and the Invasion of Panama. The squadron's personnel have worked alongside units such as the 75th Ranger Regiment, Delta Force, and the British Special Air Service, and have provided support to United States Navy SEAL Team Six and other Special operations forces. The squadron has also been involved in numerous other operations, including the Bosnian War and the Kosovo War, where they worked alongside units such as the United States Army Europe and the NATO's Kosovo Force. The squadron's personnel have received numerous awards and decorations for their service, including the Presidential Unit Citation, Gallant Unit Citation, and the Bronze Star Medal.

● Equipment

The 24th Special Tactics Squadron is equipped with a variety of specialized equipment, including the M4 carbine, M9 pistol, and M249 light machine gun. The squadron's personnel also use a variety of other equipment, including the AT-4, M203 grenade launcher, and the M24 sniper rifle. The squadron's equipment is designed to provide them with the capabilities they need to conduct their missions, which include Tactical air control party support, Combat search and rescue, and Special reconnaissance. The squadron's personnel are also trained to use a variety of other equipment, including the MH-47 Chinook and the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, which are used to transport them to and from their missions.

● Notable_members

The 24th Special Tactics Squadron has had several notable members, including Chad Robinson, a United States Air Force Combat Controller Team member who was awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions during the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021). Other notable members include John Chapman, a United States Air Force Combat Controller Team member who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021), and Rob Gutierrez, a United States Air Force Combat Controller Team member who was awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions during the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021). The squadron's personnel have also worked alongside notable individuals, including General Stanley McChrystal, the former commander of the International Security Assistance Force, and Admiral William McRaven, the former commander of the United States Special Operations Command.

● Awards_and_decorations

The 24th Special Tactics Squadron has received numerous awards and decorations for its service, including the Presidential Unit Citation, Gallant Unit Citation, and the Bronze Star Medal. The squadron's personnel have also received numerous individual awards and decorations, including the Air Force Cross, Medal of Honor, and the Silver Star. The squadron has also been recognized for its service by other organizations, including the United States Army Special Forces, the United States Navy's Naval Special Warfare Command, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hostage Rescue Team. The squadron's awards and decorations are a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of its personnel, who have served in numerous combat zones around the world, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Panama.

Category:Military units and formations of the United States

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