1st Test and Evaluation Squadron

1st Test and Evaluation Squadron
Squadron emblem
Active1940–1947; 1969–1991; 2003–2019; 2021-present
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
RoleTest space command and control
Part ofSpace Delta 12
Garrison/HQSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado
Motto(s)Totem in eo est... On this, all depends
EngagementsEuropean-African-Middle East Theater
Asiatic-Pacific Theater[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Kathryn Johnson
Insignia
1st Air and Space Test Squadron emblem
1st Photographic Squadron emblem (approved 3 October 1941)[2]

The 1st Test and Evaluation Squadron (1 TES) is a United States Space Force test and evaluation unit, located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The squadron is tasked with testing and evaluation of command and control systems for Space Operations Command.

1 TES was activated on 27 August 2021 and assigned to Space Delta 12, Space Training and Readiness Command.

  1. ^ a b Warnock, A. Timothy (January 2, 2008). "Factsheet 1 Air and Space Test Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 8-9