609th Air and Space Operations Center
| 609th Air and Space Operations Center | |
|---|---|
|
609th Air and Space Operations Center emblem | |
| Active | 1994 – present[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Command and Control |
| Part of | Air Combat Command/9th Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Al Udeid AB, Qatar |
| Decorations |
 AFOUA |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Air Force Col. Dave Iverson[2] |
The United States Air Force's 609th Air and Space Operations Center (609 AOC) is a unit located at Al Udeid AB, Qatar.[1]
Mission
- To provide command and control of air and space operations in the CENTCOM AOR. [1]
- To release an Air Tasking Order (ATO) daily in support of the guidance passed down by the CFACC. [1]
History
The 609 AOC was constituted and activated as 609 Air Operations Group on 1 Jan 1994. The unit was later redesignated as 609 Air and Space Operations Center on 1 Mar 2008.[1]
Previous designations
- 609th Air and Space Operations Center (1 Mar 2008 – present)[1]
- 609th Air Operations Group (1 Jan 1994 – 1 Mar 2008)[1]
Assignments
Major Command/Unified Command
Bases stationed
- Al Udeid AB, Qatar (1 Mar 2008 – present)[1]
- Shaw AFB, South Carolina (1 Jan 1994 – present)[1]
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award [1]
- 1 Jul 1996 – 31 Mar 1998
- 1 Jun 2003 – 31 May 2004
- 1 Jun 2004 – 31 May 2006
- 1 Jun 2006 – 31 May 2007
- 1 Jun 2007 – 31 May 2008
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Robert B. Kane (8 February 2010). "Factsheets: 609 Air and Space Operations Center (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ↑ Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. (18 April 2012). "USO Celebrities Visit Joint Operations Center". American Forces Press Service. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
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