The 48th Information Support Squadron provides in-garrison and deployed communications and logistics maintenance for the DGS-2 and Deployable Shelterized System-Film (DSS-F) elements of the AN/GSQ-272 SENTINEL (also known as Distributed Common Ground System, or DCGS). The unit also ensures multisource intelligence from U-2, MQ-1 Predator, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, and Global Hawk aircraft is exploited in real-time and sent to combatant commanders and warfighting forces.
Lineage
Designated as the 6948 Security Squadron (Mobile) and organized on 1 July 1963
Redesignated 6948th Electronic Security Squadron on 1 August 1979
Redesignated 48th Intelligence Squadron on 1 October 1993
Inactivated on 30 September 1994
Activated on 30 November 1994
Redesignated 48th Intelligence Support Squadron on 1 July 2022[1]
^ abcdefgLahue, Melissa (3 October 2022). "Factsheet 48 Intelligence Support Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
^Bailey, Carl E., Factsheet, 48th Intelligence Squadron,2015 (replaced by 2022 version)
Bibliography
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January 07, 2023
48th, intelligence, support, squadron, united, states, force, intelligence, support, unit, located, beale, california, squadron, associated, with, lockheed, operations, active1963, 1994, 1994, presentcountry, united, statesbranch, united, states, forceroleinte. The United States Air Force s 48th Intelligence Support Squadron is an intelligence support unit located at Beale AFB California The squadron is associated with Lockheed U 2 operations 48th Intelligence Support SquadronActive1963 1994 1994 presentCountry United StatesBranch United States Air ForceRoleIntelligence supportPart ofAir Combat CommandGarrison HQBeale Air Force Base CaliforniaEngagementsKosovo Air Campaign Global War on Terror Service 1 DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat V Deviceair Force Meritorious Unit AwardAir Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Insignia48 Intelligence Sq emblem note 1 1 6948th Security Squadron emblem note 2 2 Contents 1 Mission 2 Lineage 2 1 Assignments 2 2 Stations 3 Decorations 4 References 4 1 Notes 4 2 BibliographyMission EditThe 48th Information Support Squadron provides in garrison and deployed communications and logistics maintenance for the DGS 2 and Deployable Shelterized System Film DSS F elements of the AN GSQ 272 SENTINEL also known as Distributed Common Ground System or DCGS The unit also ensures multisource intelligence from U 2 MQ 1 Predator General Atomics MQ 9 Reaper and Global Hawk aircraft is exploited in real time and sent to combatant commanders and warfighting forces Lineage EditDesignated as the 6948 Security Squadron Mobile and organized on 1 July 1963Redesignated 6948th Electronic Security Squadron on 1 August 1979 Redesignated 48th Intelligence Squadron on 1 October 1993 Inactivated on 30 September 1994Activated on 30 November 1994Redesignated 48th Intelligence Support Squadron on 1 July 2022 1 Assignments Edit 6940th Security Wing 1 July 1963 6955th Security Group 1 July 1974 United States Air Force Security Service later Electronic Security Command 15 May 1975 6960th Electronic Security Wing later Continental Electronic Security Division 1 July 1980 695th Electronic Security Wing 3 October 1988 Continental Electronic Security Division 1 January 1991 693d Intelligence Wing 1 October 1991 67th Intelligence Group 1 October 1993 30 September 1994 67th Intelligence Group 30 November 1994 480th Intelligence Group 31 January 2000 548th Intelligence Group later 548th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group 1 December 2003 present 1 Stations Edit Goodfellow Air Force Base Texas 1 July 1963 Kelly Air Force Base Texas 1 August 1973 30 September 1994 Beale Air Force Base California 30 November 1994 present 1 Decorations EditAir Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Sep 1991 30 Jun 1993 1 Jul 1993 30 Jun 1994 1 Jul 1994 30 Jun 1995 1 Jun 1996 31 May 1998 1 References EditNotes Edit Explanatory notes Approved 4 October 2018 Approved 19 April 1965 Citations a b c d e f g Lahue Melissa 3 October 2022 Factsheet 48 Intelligence Support Squadron ACC Air Force Historical Research Agency Retrieved 7 October 2022 Bailey Carl E Factsheet 48th Intelligence Squadron 2015 replaced by 2022 version Bibliography Edit This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency Air Force Historical Research Agency 9th Intelligence Squadron Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 48th Intelligence Support Squadron amp oldid 1114653157, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
