5th_Space_Warning_Squadron Knowpia

Space Squadron
Space Squadron
	Space Squadron emblem
Active	19??-1999
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Type	Space Operations
Role	Missile Warning
Part of	AFSPC/14 AF/21st Space Wing
Garrison/HQ	Woomera AS, Australia
Decorations	AFOUA

The United States Air Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) was a missile warning unit located at Woomera AS, Australia. It used to be known as the 5th Joint Defense Space Communications Squadron.

Commanders edit

Col John Harris (1993–1995)
Col Henry W. Poburka (12 Jul 1995-1997)^[1]

Decorations edit

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- 1 Jan 2000-31 Aug 2001^[2]
- 1 Jan 1999-31 Dec 1999^[3]
- 1 Oct 1995-30 Sep 1997^[4]
- 1 Oct 1992-30 Sep 1994^[5]
- 1 Sep 1989-31 Aug 1991^[6]
- 2 May 1973 – 1 May 1976^[7]
- 17 Nov 1971-1 May 1973^[8]

References edit

^ AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
^ AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
^ AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
^ AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
^ AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
^ AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
^ Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977
^ Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973

[1] AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)

[2] AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001

[3] AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000

[4] AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997

[5] AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995

[6] AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992

[7] Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977

[8] Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973

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Summary

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