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148th Space Operations Squadron

FieldValue
unit_name148th Space Operations Squadron
image148th Space Operations Squadron.png
image_size200
caption148th Space Operations Squadron emblem
dates2000–present
countryUnited States
branchUnited States Air Force
typeSatellite Operations
roleCombat Support
command_structure[195th Operations Group](195th-operations-group)/California ANG
current_commanderLt Col Nathan Foss
garrisonVandenberg Space Force Base
mottoWe hold the keys
decorations[[File:Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg75 px]] AFOUA

The United States Air Force's 148th Space Operations Squadron (148 SOPS) is a satellite control unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. The 148th SOPS is tasked with back-up command and control of the MILSTAR satellite constellation.

Mission

The 148 SOPS mans the Primary Satellite Operations Center-Vandenberg (PSOC-V), one of two fixed Milstar Ground Stations. Unique to Milstar is its ground segment for control of the constellation. Milstar has two fixed ground stations, Primary Satellite Operations Center (PSOC), at 4 SOPS and Primary Satellite Operations Center – Vandenberg or PSOC-V. Each site is fully capable of complete constellation control and operates 24/7. The Milstar Ops Center-Vandenberg is operated by the 148 SOPS, a California Air Guard Unit, and does control 2 Milstar satellites full-time.

History

The 148 SOPS was originally established as the 148th Combat Communications Squadron at Compton, California. The unit was redesignated the 148th Space Operations Squadron and relocated to Vandenberg AFB, California on 31 October 2000.

Previous designations

  • 148th Space Operations Squadron (2000–present)
  • 148th Combat Communications Squadron (1976–2000)
  • 148th Mobil Communications Squadron (1960–1976)
  • 148th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (1948–1960)

Locations

  • Vandenberg SFB, California (2000–present)
  • March ARB, California (1997–2000)
  • Ontario ANGS, California (1984–1997)
  • Compton, California (1948–1951) as the 148th Aircraft Control and Warming Squadron.
  • Oklahoma Air Force Station, OK (1 May 1951 – 31 January 1953) Oklahoma Air Force Station, OK.
  • Compton ANG Station, CA (1953–1960) as 148th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.
  • Compton ANGB, CA (1960–1976) as the 148th Mobil Communications Squadron.
  • Compton ANGB, CA (1976–1984) as 148th Combat Communications Squadron.
  • Ontario ANGB, CA ( 1984–1997) as 148th Combat Communications Squadron. Title: 50th Anniversary-History of 148th Combat Comm Squadron.

References

References

  1. "Office of the Secretary of Defense: "The Annual Report of the Reserve Forces Policy Board Data Based on Fiscal Year 2000", May 2001".
  2. "CFSCC spotlight: Air National Guard unit provides essential secure satellite communication".
  3. "Secretary of the Air Force/Installations, Environment and Logistics: "FORMER ONTARIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE (BRAC 1995)"".
  4. "MilitaryMuseum.org: "History of Ontario Air National Guard Station", 18 April 08".
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