| 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron | |
| Active | 1967–1994; 2007-Present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Space Force |
| Role | Detect and report electromagnetic interference with satellite communications systems |
| Size | 123 |
| Part of | Space Delta 3 |
| Garrison/HQ | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado |
| Motto(s) | Tutamine Victoria Latin From a Strong Defense, Victory |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col D. J. Thomas |
| Insignia | |
| 16th Surveillance Squadron emblem[2] |  |
| 16th Space Control Squadron emblem |  |
The 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (16 EWS) is an active United States Space Force unit, stationed at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado as part of the Space Delta 3. The squadron protects critical satellite communication links to detect, characterize, geolocate and report sources of electromagnetic interference on US military and commercial satellites. The squadron also provides combat-ready crews to deploy and employ defensive space electromagnetic warfare capabilities for theater combatant commanders. The squadron is Air Force Space Command's first defensive counterspace unit.
From 1967 through 1994, the squadron, originally the 16th Surveillance Squadron, operated the Cobra Dane space detection system at Shemya Air Force Base, Alaska.
- ^ Robertson, Patsy (13 July 2009). "Factsheet 16 Space Control Sq (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "Approved insignia for: 16th Surveillance Squadron". National Archives Catalog. Retrieved 30 April 2018.