607th Air Control Squadron (ACS)  | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 November 1991 - Present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Command and Control |
| Role | Control and Reporting Center (CRC) |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Luke Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Venom |
| Motto(s) | Always Ready |
| Colors | Ultramarine Blue & Air Force Gold |
| Mascot(s) | Sidewinder Snake |
| Decorations |  Distinguished Unit Citations (Korea) (2x)
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| Campaign Streamers | Korea: UN Offensive
CCF Intervention First UN Counteroffensive CCF Spring Offensive UN Summer-Fall Offensive Second Korean Winter Korea, Summer-Fall, 1952 Third Korean Winter Korea, Summer, 1953 Southwest Asia: Ceasefire |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col. Ryan "Kama" Weissinger |
| Director of Operations (DO) | Lt Col. Christopher "Teggy" Tegtmeyer |
| Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) | CMSgt Nathaniel Kubus |
| Notable commanders | Maj W. H. Wilkin (1947) |
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The 607th Air Control Squadron (ACS) is a unit of the 56th Operations Group, 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Its primary mission is to train Airmen to perform key roles in command and control operations around the world. The 607th ACS is known for its training and collaboration with other nations, and for its role in training Airmen for the Control and Reporting Center career field. The 607th Air Control Squadron trains Air Battle Managers, Mission Systems Operators and Weapons Directors in preparation to fight our nation's next war and stand in support of future CAF training needs.[1] The 607 Air Control Squadron provides in-garrison radar control to flying units operating in local airspace. It operates and maintains radar and communications worth $85M.
The 607 ACS supports 56th Fighter Wing aircrew training with radar control. It also supports the 355th Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, the 162nd Fighter Group at Tucson IAP, and the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base. To conduct formal initial qualification training for Air Control Squadron operations crew personnel in C2 tactics, techniques and procedures. To provide understanding of theater level execution and increase mission effectiveness through mission crew and aircrew interface.[2]
- ^ "607 Air Control Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "USAF Unit Histories". Department of the Air Force Organizational Histories. Retrieved 28 September 2024.