The 33d Combat Communications Squadron (33 CCS) was a United States Air Forcecombat communications squadron, located at Tinker AFB. They deployed quality communications-computer systems and air traffic services for military operations and emergency missions under hostile and base conditions anytime, anywhere. The 33d CCS was inactivated as part of the overall inactivation of the 3 CCG (Combat Communications Group) in May 2012. In January 2013 the 33d was unofficially merged with the 31st CCS as part of the inactivation proceedings. The unit is expecting to be completely inactivated no later than October 2013.[1][2][3][4]
Provide engineering team and expeditionary communications to support advance, the initial reception of forces, and "reach forward" key personnel deployment. Provide communications infrastructure to activate and robust two air expeditionary wings (AEW) with maximum boots on the ground of 3,000 persons each. Provide deployed base information infrastructure across the full spectrum of operations. Provide connectivity for base infrastructure and from base infrastructure to theatre information infrastructure. Provide power and environmental control where these services are not available from host or wing civil engineering. Provide theatre-level services, including global broadcast system tactical receive suite, line of sight, and intra-theatre information infrastructure. Provide air traffic control services to one AEW.[5]
HistoryEdit
The 33d has been a part of the 3d Combat Communications Group since its re-inception as a unit in 1988. The 33d has deployed in support of missions throughout both conflicts in the Mid East, including direct support of operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. The 33d has provided reliable deployable communications and tactical airfield and air traffic control support for more than two decades.
In May 2012, the 33d and all of its sister squadrons and command group slated for inactivation in the fiscal year 2013.[6]
Campaign Streamers. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait.
Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 May 1990 – 30 Apr 1992; 1 Apr 1992 – 31 Mar 1994; 1 Apr – 31 Dec 1994; 1 Jan 1995 – 31 May 1996; 1 Jun 1996 – 31 May 1997; 1 Jun 1999 – 31 May 2001; 1 Jun 2001 – 31 May 2002.
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External linksEdit
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
August 25, 2023
33rd, combat, communications, squadron, combat, communications, squadron, united, states, force, combat, communications, squadron, located, tinker, they, deployed, quality, communications, computer, systems, traffic, services, military, operations, emergency, . The 33d Combat Communications Squadron 33 CCS was a United States Air Force combat communications squadron located at Tinker AFB They deployed quality communications computer systems and air traffic services for military operations and emergency missions under hostile and base conditions anytime anywhere The 33d CCS was inactivated as part of the overall inactivation of the 3 CCG Combat Communications Group in May 2012 In January 2013 the 33d was unofficially merged with the 31st CCS as part of the inactivation proceedings The unit is expecting to be completely inactivated no later than October 2013 1 2 3 4 33d Combat Communications Squadron33d Combat Communications Squadron EmblemActive1950 2013CountryUnited StatesBranchUnited States Air ForceRoleTactical communicationsSizeSquadronPart ofAir Force Space Command 3d Combat Communications GroupGarrison HQTinker AFB OklahomaMotto s Mess with the Bull Get the Horns ColorsBlueCommandersCurrentcommanderCapt Matthew W Meckes Contents 1 Mission 2 History 3 Assignments 3 1 Major Command 3 2 Wing Group 4 Previous designations 5 Bases stationed 6 Commanders 7 Decorations 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksMission EditProvide engineering team and expeditionary communications to support advance the initial reception of forces and reach forward key personnel deployment Provide communications infrastructure to activate and robust two air expeditionary wings AEW with maximum boots on the ground of 3 000 persons each Provide deployed base information infrastructure across the full spectrum of operations Provide connectivity for base infrastructure and from base infrastructure to theatre information infrastructure Provide power and environmental control where these services are not available from host or wing civil engineering Provide theatre level services including global broadcast system tactical receive suite line of sight and intra theatre information infrastructure Provide air traffic control services to one AEW 5 History EditThe 33d has been a part of the 3d Combat Communications Group since its re inception as a unit in 1988 The 33d has deployed in support of missions throughout both conflicts in the Mid East including direct support of operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn The 33d has provided reliable deployable communications and tactical airfield and air traffic control support for more than two decades In May 2012 the 33d and all of its sister squadrons and command group slated for inactivation in the fiscal year 2013 6 Assignments EditMajor Command Edit Tactical Air Command Air Combat Command 1990 2009 Air Force Space Command 2009 2013 Wing Group Edit 3d Combat Communications Group 1988 2013 Previous designations EditNoneBases stationed EditTinker AFB Oklahoma 1988 2013 Commanders EditMaj Roy Chip Brown July 1988 1989 Capt John Haven 1989 1992 Lt Col James Cresta 1992 1994 Lt Col Frank K Brooks Lt Col Kurt Klausner Lt Col Beau Buder 1997 1998 Lt Col Edward Keegan July 1998 2000 Lt Col Mark Langenderfer Lt Col Amy Dayton Lt Col Paula Gregory July 2004 2006 Maj Terrence Adams 2006 2008 Maj Jennifer Hlavaty July 2008 Lt Col Yashua Gustafson 2010 2012 Capt Matthew W Meckes 2012 2013 Decorations EditCampaign Streamers Southwest Asia Defense of Saudi Arabia Liberation and Defense of Kuwait Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards 1 May 1990 30 Apr 1992 1 Apr 1992 31 Mar 1994 1 Apr 31 Dec 1994 1 Jan 1995 31 May 1996 1 Jun 1996 31 May 1997 1 Jun 1999 31 May 2001 1 Jun 2001 31 May 2002 Meritorious Unit Award 1 Jun 2008 31 May 2009 See also Edit3d Combat Communications Group 31st Combat Communications Squadron 32nd Combat Communications Squadron 34th Combat Communications SquadronReferences Edit News www my af mil Tim Talley Associated Press Air Force cutting 600 person Tinker unit 6 March 2012 Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Inactivation of the 3rd Combat Communications Group Archived from the original on 6 March 2013 Retrieved 12 June 2013 AFSPC vice commander addresses 3rd Herd impending inactivation Archived from the original on 2 March 2013 Retrieved 12 June 2013 4 5 2012 Brandice J O Brien Tinker Air Force Base Public Affairs U S Air Force Military Times Independent News About Your Military militarytimes com External links EditTinker AFB Oklahoma Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 33rd Combat Communications Squadron amp oldid 1155872678, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
