318th Special Operations Squadron

318th Special Operations Squadron
318th Squadron Pilatus PC-12 at Cannon AFB
Active1944–1946; 1971–1974; 2007–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleSpecial Operations
Part of Air Force Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQCannon Air Force Base, New Mexico
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater[1]
Decorations
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Insignia
318th Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 10 July 2008)[1]

The 318th Special Operations Squadron flies the Pilatus PC-12 and is currently stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 318th is under the command of the Air Force Special Operations Command. Crews plan, prepare, and execute nonstandard aviation missions in support of joint special operations forces while directly supporting theater special operations commanders by conducting night vision infiltration, exfiltration, resupply and other combat taskings on unimproved runways.[2]

  1. ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy (7 August 2008). "Factsheet 318 Special Operations Squadron (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  2. ^ "318th Special Operations Squadron". Cannon Air Force Base. United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2010.