What aircraft does Afsoc use?
What aircraft does Afsoc use?
AFSOC regularly operates the following aircraft: AC-130J Ghostrider / AC-130U Spooky II / AC-130W Stinger II. CV-22B Osprey. C-32 (Boeing 757)
How many squadrons are in Afsoc?
six squadrons
The unit has six squadrons and two different types of aircraft: the MC-130J Commando II and the CV-22B Osprey.
How many wings are in Afsoc?
The command’s forces are organized under five active-duty wings, one Reserve wing, two National Guard wings, one overseas group and several direct reporting units.
How many Afsoc bases are there?
Special Operations Squadrons
Squadron | Location | Aircraft |
---|---|---|
318th Special Operations Squadron | Cannon AFB | PC-12 |
319th Special Operations Squadron | Hurlburt Field | U-28A |
415th Special Operations Squadron | Kirtland AFB | MC-130J Commando II, HC-130J Combat King II |
427th Special Operations Squadron | Pope Air Force Base |
What is the Afsoc mission?
MISSION: Provide our Nation’s specialized airpower capability across the spectrum of conflict. Any place, any time, anywhere. VISION: Air Commandos.
What does Afsoc stand for?
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
When was Afsoc founded?
1992
Air Force Special Operations Command/Founded
Why is AFSOC important?
AFSOC is America’s specialized air power. It provides Air Force special operations forces for worldwide deployment and assignment to regional unified commands.
What is a AFSOC base?
AFSOC is one of 10 major Air Force commands and the Air Force component of U.S. Special Operations Command, a unified command located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. AFSOC provides forces for worldwide deployment and assignment to regional unified commands.
Why is Afsoc important?
What is the Afsoc PT test?
The AFSOC PT Test is the physical fitness evaluation required officer candidates’ Tier 1 applications for Special Tactics Officer (STO) or Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) slots. This training plan is designed to be completed the 6 weeks directly before your assessment.