165th Air Support Operations Squadron

January 2024 January 2024 165th Air Support Operations Squadron 1988–present United States 23px Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia Air National Guard, United States Air Forcehttps://www.165aw.ang.af.mil/units/ 165th Airlift Wing Units 29 November 2016 165th Airlift Wing Combat Supporthttp://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afi13-113v1/afi13-113v1_afgm2016-01_(2).pdf Air Force Instruction 13–113, Volume 1 – Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training Program Space, Missile, Command, and Control 14 June 2012 22 2016-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20161130111642/http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afi13-113v1/afi13-113v1_afgm2016-01_(2).pdf 2016-11-30 dead Close Air Support Operationshttp://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/cfetp1c4x1/cfetp1c4x1.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20161130111820/http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/cfetp1c4x1/cfetp1c4x1.pdf dead 30 November 2016 Tactical Air Control Party Career Education and Training Plan Department of the Air Force 15 November 2009 7 165th Airlift WingGeorgia Air National Guard25px Air Combat Commandhttp://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afi13-113v1/afi13-113v1_afgm2016-01_(2).pdf Air Force Instruction 13–113, Volume 1 – Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training Program Space, Missile, Command, and Control 14 June 2012 6 2016-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20161130111642/http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afi13-113v1/afi13-113v1_afgm2016-01_(2).pdf 2016-11-30 dead Savannah Air National Guard Base "The Strong Shall Stand, The Weak Will Fall By The Wayside!"https://www.dvidshub.net/news/161107/earning-black-beret Earning the black beret Defense Video Imagery Distribution System "Rock, Shield, and Sword" Air Force Meritorious Unit Awardhttp://savannahnow.com/news-latest-news/2014-09-14/165th-airlift-wing-receives-outstanding-unit-award 165th Airlift Wing receives Outstanding Unit Awardhttps://issuu.com/georgiaguard/docs/ar2014 Georgia Guard 2014 Annual Report 25 200px 165th Air Support Operations Squadron emblem The 165th Air Support Operations Squadron (165 ASOS) is a combat support and geographically separated unit of the 165th Airlift Wing (AW) in the Georgia Air National Guard. http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afi13-113v1/afi13-113v1_afgm2016-01_(2).pdf Air Force Instruction 13–113, Volume 1 – Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Training Program Space, Missile, Command, and Control 14 June 2012 2016-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20161130111642/http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3/publication/afi13-113v1/afi13-113v1_afgm2016-01_(2).pdf 2016-11-30 dead The 165 ASOS is located at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The 165 ASOS falls under jurisdiction of Air Combat Command (ACC) along with other Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) squadrons, whereas the 165 AW falls under the jurisdiction of Air Mobility Command. http://www.ngaus.org/sites/default/files/Mod%20Book%20Releasable.pdf Weapons Systems Modernization Priorities 2014 134 2016-07-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20160721202915/http://www.ngaus.org/sites/default/files/Mod%20Book%20Releasable.pdf 2016-07-21 dead The 165 ASOS provides TACP members; Air Liaison Officer (ALO) members; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Liaison Officer (ISRLO) members; and support personnel to aligned units in support of combat operations. thumb|right thumb|right thumb|right Mission The mission of the 165 ASOS is to provide combat mission ready TACP to aligned and supported units. The 165 ASOS provides support to the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) of the Georgia Army National Guard, the 53rd IBCT of the Florida Army National Guard, the 29th Infantry Division (ID), and augments any active duty conventional and special operations units.http://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/576302/georgia-air-army-guard-team-up-in-afghanistan Georgia Air Army Guard Team Up in Afghanistanhttps://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/tactical-air-control-party-specialist-tacp/ Tactical Air Control Party Specialist (TACP)https://issuu.com/georgiaguard/docs/2013annualreport Georgia Guard 2013 Annual Report 23 TACP specialist members of the 165 ASOS become fully trained and certified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), allowing them to provide terminal attack guidance of fixed and rotary wing attack aircraft. They also deploy with, advise, and assist joint force commanders in planning, requesting, coordinating and controlling, close air support, reconnaissance, and tactical airlift missions.https://goang.com/missions/special-operations Battlefield Airmen: Tactical Air Control Party Mission 2016-07-15 2016-04-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20160417055212/https://www.goang.com/missions/special-operations dead https://issuu.com/georgiaguard/docs/2012_annualreport Georgia Department of Defense 2012 Annual Report 24 As a unit of the Georgia National Guard, the 165 ASOS also provides domestic support capabilities to the Governor of Georgia, and the greater region.https://www.165aw.ang.af.mil/main/welcome.asp 165th Airlift Wing: Air National Guard State Mission 2019-01-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20160602081003/http://www.165aw.ang.af.mil/main/welcome.asp 2016-06-02 dead Members are capable of responding to natural disasters and provide search and rescue operations, preservation of property, protection of life, public safety, maintenance of vital public services, logistic support, and manpower to meet any emergency relief support missions that arise.http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/national-guard-mission-values.html The National Guard's Unique Missionhttp://www.165aw.ang.af.mil/main/welcome.asp 165th Airlift Wing: Air National Guard State Mission 2016-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20161123141359/http://www.165aw.ang.af.mil/main/welcome.asp 2016-11-23 dead History On 15 September 1988 the federal government recognized the 111th Tactical Control Party Flight.http://ww45.usafunithistory.com/PDF/0100/150-174/165%20AIR%20SUPPORT%20OPERATIONS%20SQ.pdf 165th Air Support Operations Squadron: Air Force Order of Battle 2 The unit was first located at the Jekyll Island Airport, but moved to Brunswick, Georgia in January 1998 and was designated the 165 ASOS.http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/122903/geo_14408061.shtml#.V4f8pmMgumo Air Support Squadron a Unit Frequently Divided Dickson Terry 29 Dec 2003 It has undergone three separate conversions and held residence in five different places. The unit received a new facility at its current location in Garden City, Georgia, just east of Savannah on 10 October 2012.https://www.flickr.com/photos/ganatlguard/8075494537 165 ASOS Ribbon-Cutting The 165 ASOS has been awarded five Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for meritorious achievement. Operations The unit was first mobilized during Desert Storm in 1991. Following 9/11, members of the 165 ASOS have been deployed overseas supporting combat operations every year since 2002, except in 2013. Members have supported the 48th IBCT during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) (Afghanistan), and the 53rd IBCT in AFRICOM.https://issuu.com/georgiaguard/docs/2010_annual_report/24 Georgia Guard 2010 Annual Report 23 Members have also supported numerous other groups in Special Operations Command, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa for Operation Octave Shield, and in South America.https://issuu.com/georgiaguard/docs/annual_report_2015 Georgia Guard 2015 Annual Report 25 Additionally, the 165 ASOS has supported the 1st Cavalry Division; the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th IDs; the 82nd Airborne; the 101st Airborne; the 37th IBCT; and 1st Armored Division (AD).https://issuu.com/georgiaguard/docs/2012_annualreport/34 Georgia Guard 2012 Annual Report 24 The 165 ASOS stood up a fully operational Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) program in 2015. Its program is the largest SUAS program of conventional ASOS units in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. The 165 ASOS has also played a role in support of domestic operations. During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, members deployed to New Orleans, set up communications, and conducted search and rescue operations.https://arng.ng.mil/resources/News/Publications/Documents/katrina_report_2005.pdf In Katrina's Wake: The National Guard on the Gulf Coast 2005 53, 57 2016-07-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20161023034840/http://arng.ng.mil/resources/News/Publications/Documents/katrina_report_2005.pdf 2016-10-23 dead In 2007, thirty members of the squadron helped authorities conduct a weeklong search for a missing child in the Brunswick area. During severe winter ice storms in northern and eastern Georgia during 2014, the unit also responded and established a task force.https://www.army.mil/article/120086/Georgia_Army_Air_Guardsmen_help_Augusta_residents_in_wake_of_Winter_Storm_Pax Georgia Army Air Guardsmen Help Augusta Residents in Wake of Winter Storm Pax This task force was able to clear downed trees, aided in the restoration of power and clearing of roads, and located and assisted stranded motorists. 165 ASOS members also assisted in moving families from homes without power to shelters throughout the area. 165 ASOS members conduct domestic training in a wide variety of specializations, and participate in exercises throughout the United States and world.https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/NS15 Northern Strike Exercise 2015https://www.war.gov/Multimedia/Photos/igphoto/2001134417/ Carolina Thunder Exercise 2014http://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/2014/09/19/kentucky-georgia-air-guardsmen-participate-in-re-enactment-of-historic-airborne-assault/ Kentucky Georgia Air Guardsmen Participate in Re-Enactment of Historic Airborne Assault See also Tactical Air Control Party Joint Terminal Attack Controller 165th Airlift Wing References This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Air Force Historical Research Agency. External links 165th Airlift Wing Official Page TACP Association The ROMAD Locator Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) in Afghanistan https://web.archive.org/web/20160308011417/http://www.usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforce/a/aftacp.htm 2016-03-08 TACP Job Description 165 ASOS Air Force Outstanding Unit Award – 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20181002223319/https://ga.ng.mil/ga-national-guard/lists/press%20releases/flat.aspx?rootfolder=%2Fga-national-guard%2Flists%2Fpress+releases%2F165th+airlift+wing+receives+air+force+outstanding+unit+award&folderctid=0x01200200ce901cbb2a62634dad1f32b68a04531c 2018-10-02 165 ASOS Jump and Combat Landing Training – 2014 165 ASOS Learning What to Blow Up in Local Training Category:Military units and formations in Georgia (U.S. state) Category:Squadrons of the United States Air National Guard Category:Air support operations squadrons of the United States Air Force Category:Military units and formations established in 1988