352nd Special Operations Support Squadron

The 352nd Special Operations Support Squadron (352nd SOSS) is an active land-based unit within the 752nd Special Operations Group (752nd SOG), 352nd Special Operations Wing (352nd SOW), United States Air Force, United States European Command, and is based at Royal Air Force base RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, eastern England. The 352nd SOSS uses two types of aircraft, the MC-130J Commando II, and the CV-22B Osprey.

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352nd Special Operations Support Squadron
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeSpecial Operations Support
Part of752nd Special Operations Group, United States European Command
Garrison/HQRAF Mildenhall, England

Mission

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The 352nd SOSS[1] provides support for two flying squadrons, one special tactics squadron and one maintenance squadron for exercise, logistics, and deployment planning; aircrew training; communications; aerial delivery; medical; intelligence; security and force protection; weather; information technologies and transformation support; and current operations.

The 352nd SOSS was created with an expeditionary design in mind, allowing it to conduct multiple operations simultaneously.

History

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The 352nd SOSS took part in Operations, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.

Command Structure

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The 352nd SOSS is part of the 352nd Special Operations Wing and coordinates efforts with other squadrons in the wing:

References

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  1. ^ "352nd Special Operations Support Squadron".
  2. ^ Wood, TSG Marelise (7 October 2010). "SOCEUR commander, command sergeant major visit 352nd SOG". 352nd Special Operations Group Public Affairs. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
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