2d Space Warning Squadron

2d Space Warning Squadron

2d Space Warning Squadron Patch
Active 15 May 1992 - Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Space Operations
Role Missile Warning
Part of AFSPC/14 AF
Garrison/HQ Buckley AFB, Colorado
Nickname(s) "Squawkin' Dogs"
Motto "They Shall Not Pass"
Decorations AFOUA

The 2d Space Warning Squadron (2SWS) Is part of the 460th Space Wing at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. It operates the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellites conducting global monitoring for significant infrared events.

Mission

Operate and maintain the SBIRS satellite constellation and Mission Control Station. Additionally, they report ballistic missile and space launches, nuclear detonations, and infrared data of operational value to the President, Secretary of Defense, combatant commanders, intelligence agencies, and global warfighters.[1]

History

The 2d has operated ground stations set up to control the Defense Support Program (DSP) and Space-Based Infrared System, space-based surveillance systems configured to detect and report ballistic missile launches, space launches, and nuclear detonations since 1992. [2]

Previous Designations

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Systems Operated

Decorations

References

  1. 460 OG Fact Sheet
  2. AFHRA 2 SPWR Page
  3. Info
  4. AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
  5. Air Force Link: "General Duane W. Deal Official Biography"
  6. DoCops
  7. I worked with Col (ret) Paul in HQ AFSPC in 2013. Jay Jones, former 2 SWS/DO 2008-2010
  8. Bio
  9. AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
  10. AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
  11. AFSPC Special Order GA-62, 6 Dec 1999
  12. AFSPC Special Order GA-9, 6 Dec 1999
  13. AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
  14. AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
  15. AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
  16. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-280, 1984
  17. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-114, 1982
  18. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977

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