310TH SPACE WING (AFRC) (310 SW) - Schriever Air Force Base
310TH SPACE WING (AFRC) (310 SW) - Schriever Air Force Base
310TH SPACE WING (AFRC) (310 SW) - Schriever Air Force Base
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576th Flight Test Squadron<br />
Th e 576th Flight Test Squadron executes the JCS-directed<br />
ICBM <strong>Force</strong> Development Evaluation test program and<br />
executes AFSPC’s operational tests for the Department<br />
of Defense. Th e 576th FLTS performs ground and fl ight<br />
tests in operationally representative environments and<br />
collects, analyzes and reports performance accuracy, anomaly<br />
assessment, reliability, aging and surveillance data to the Joint<br />
Staff , <strong>Air</strong> Staff , U.S. Strategic Command and other higher<br />
headquarters.<br />
25th Space Range Squadron<br />
Th e 25th Space Range Squadron is responsible for the<br />
operation of the Space Test and Training Range, a capability<br />
that allows units to exercise space capabilities in a safe,<br />
secure and realistic environment while eliminating the<br />
risk of unintended collateral eff ects. Th e 25th SRS owns<br />
the Advanced Concepts Environment, which simulates a<br />
target, weapon system and environment for training and<br />
rapid reaction prototype development. Th e 25th SRS has<br />
also deployed equipment and personnel to support theater<br />
operations.<br />
3rd Space Experimentation Squadron<br />
Th e 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron is AFSPC’s<br />
premier organization for space-based demonstrations,<br />
pathfi nders and experiments. Th e unit identifi es concepts<br />
of employment, training, education and technical skill sets<br />
required to fi eld selected future AFSPC missions. 3rd SES will<br />
develop a core cadre of space professionals to serve as subject<br />
matter experts for all future AFSPC space-based endeavors,<br />
demonstrate operational utility of selected demonstrations<br />
and apply lessons learned from demonstrations and<br />
pathfi nders for use in future initiatives.<br />
Space Test Integration Offi ce<br />
Th e Space Test Integration Offi ce creates structured<br />
interfaces between developmental and operational test<br />
organizations, bridging gaps between the Space Innovation<br />
and Development Center, Space and Missile Systems Center,<br />
Electronic Systems Center and other test and logistics centers.<br />
Th e STIO is the command focal point for strengthening<br />
Integrated Test Team processes and is responsible for<br />
enhancing warfi ghting capability through the eff ective<br />
integration of operational and developmental testing within<br />
the acquisition life-cycle of space and missile forces.<br />
<strong>310</strong>th Space Wing<br />
Th e <strong>310</strong>th Space Wing is the only space wing in the <strong>Air</strong><br />
<strong>Force</strong> Reserve. Th e unit was activated Sept. 4, 1997, and<br />
reports directly to 10th <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong>. Th e <strong>310</strong>th <strong>SW</strong> mission<br />
is to provide specialized expertise, continuity and combat<br />
ready personnel, projecting space power for U.S. interests<br />
worldwide.<br />
6th Space Operations Squadron<br />
Th e 6th Space Operations Squadron at <strong>Schriever</strong> operates<br />
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program satellites in support<br />
of the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce<br />
and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.<br />
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