625th Strategic Operations Squadron

Mission and operations

Airborne Launch Control System operations flight

The Airborne Launch Control System operations flight provides combat forces for the United States Strategic Command Operation Looking Glass Airborne Command Post on board the Navy's Boeing E-6B Mercury aircraft. Flying as members of the battle staff, squadron personnel, using on-board equipment, provide a survivable means to launch the Nation's LGM-30 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile force.

Intercontinental ballistic missile targeting flight

The intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting flight, working with United States Strategic Command maintains targeting for the nation's Minuteman fleet. Additionally, the flight produces the targeting for all ICBM test launches, support Air Force Global Strike Command software tests, and develops, documents, verifies and maintains targeting software programs and operating procedures required for daily ICBM alert operations.

Airborne Launch Control System training and evaluation flight

The Airborne Launch Control System training and evaluation flight provides simulator and classroom training to missile combat crew-airborne missileers who operate the Airborne Launch Control System on board the E-6B Mercury. The flight also provides initial mission qualification training and combat mission ready currency training and evaluation.

Test and analysis flight

The test and analysis flight executes flight safety zones and optimum launch tracks for the Airborne Launch Control System on board E-6B Mercury aircraft. The team oversees flight performance analysis and capability assessments of U.S. and foreign ballistic missile weapon systems. It also serves as the airborne test conductor for all ICBM force development evaluation missions in which they lead, plan and coordinate Airborne Launch Control System test missions with Strategic Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, the US Navy and other national agencies.

Intercontinental ballistic missile targeting systems flight

The ICBM targeting systems flight develops documents, verifies and maintains the operational readiness for ICBM targeting software programs and operating procedures required for daily Minuteman III targeting operations. Additionally, they support the targeting flight and the test and analysis flight through software development, programs, operations and network sustainment.

History

The squadron was first activated at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on 15 April 1996, as the 625th Missile Operations Flight and was the product of a number of organizational changes within the ICBM community subsequent to the end of the Cold War. It initially was part of Air Force Space Command. The flight's mission was to deploy ICBM targeting, train ALCS crews and ensure operational capability of strategic communications networks between operational field units and national leadership. The unit also analyzed foreign ballistic missiles and provided threat information to the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.

It was redesignated the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron on 14 June 2007 and assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group on 1 October 2016, the unit continues to provide the same critical capability for our national defense. The 625th reports to Eighth Air Force for organization, trainining and equipment functions, while reporting to Task Force 214 and USSTRATCOM for all warfighter-related matters.

On 1 June 2017, the functions and personnel of the Strategic Automated Command and Control System flight was transferred to the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron.

Lineage

• Constituted as the 625th Missile Operations Flight on 1 April 1996 : Activated on 15 April 1996
• Redesignated 625th Strategic Operations Squadron on 14 June 2007

Assignments

• Twentieth Air Force, 15 April 1996
• 595th Command and Control Group, 1 October 2016
• 95th Wing, 28 February 2025

Stations

• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 15 April 1996 – present

Missiles, aircraft, and systems supported

• Boeing E-6B Mercury
• Airborne Launch Control System
• LGM-30G Minuteman III

Decorations

References

Notes

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References

1. No yline. "Fact Sheet: 625th Strategic Operations Squadron".
2. (28 December 2017). "Factsheet 625 Strategic Operations Squadron (AFGSC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
3. . ["Air Force Global Strike Command officials work toward seamless transition with mission transfer"](https://www.af.mil/News/story/id/123178307/).
4. (October 4, 2016). "595th Command and Control Group activates at Offutt". 55th Wing Public Affairs.
5. (April 1, 2025). "New Air Force 'Doomsday' Wing Boosts Nuclear Command and Control". Air & Space Force Magazine.
6. "Air Force Personnel Services: Unit Awards". Air Force Personnel Center.