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~~ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS 

CHART BOOK ~/fGt Res: '-IYS- 05 

AF SATELLITE CONTROL 

FACILITY 

SPACE •• _r --"-"~ AND MISSILE SYSTEMS ORGANIZATION 

DcQ9/ AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND 

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FOREWORD 

AIR FORCE SATELLITE CONTROL FACILrJ.'Y 

(DEP FOR SAT CONT OmS) 

Air Force Systems Command 

Los Angeles Air Force Station 

Air Force Unit Post Office 

Los Angeles, California, 90045 

1 July 1968 

This chart book reflects the official statement of the organization and functions of the Air Force 

Satellite Control Facility (AFSCF). It reflects the approved assignment of functions within the 

organization and supersedes previous editions. 

Requests for changes or revisions in the organizational structure or functions will be forwarded 

with justification to the Manpower and Organization Branch, AFSC/MET/DEl 27 (SCO~27), through 

the Technical Training and Manning Requirements Office (SMOPT) , Directorate for Plans and Programs, 

AFSCF. Revisions will be prepared by the organizational element concerned upon the addition 

and/or deletion of functions which significantly change the functional statement. 

The Manpower and Organization Branch will approve all changes to the organizational structure 

and/or functions and ill maintain the Organization and Functions Chart Book in a current status. 

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STATEMENT OF MISSION 

AIR FOR::E SATELLITE CONTroL FACILITY 

(Deputy Commander for Satellite Control Operations) 

To conduct systems tests by real-time on-orbit telemetry, tracking, command 

and ~ontrol -- and :recovery when required -- of i DOD space vehicles> and to 

provide post-pass and post-flight evaluation. 

To plan, deSign, develop, procure, install and check out systems, equi];ment~, 

computer programs, and facilities to support R&D tests of DOD sps.ce programs. 

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DIRECTOR FOR 

PLANS 

AND PROGRAMS 

FN (SMOP) 

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(D/c for Sat Cont Opns 

1M (SMO) 

DIRECrOR FOR 

SUPPORr 

~UIREMENTS 

BP (SMOS) 

DIRECTOR FOR 

DEVELOPMENT 

KU (SMON) 

DIRECTOR FOR 

PROCUREMENT 

AND PRODUCTION 

IA (SMOK 

DIRECTOR FOR 

TEST OPERATIONS 

(net 1 AFSCF) 

AA (SMOl') 

AF SATELLITE CONTROL FACILITY 

(DI C for Satellite Control Qpns') 

1 Jul 1968 . 

DIRECTOR FOR 

EVALUATION 

BQ (SMOV) 

OPERATING 

LOCATIONS 

6594TH 

SUPPORr GROUP 

Sunnyvale Calif 

6596rH 

INSTRUMENTATION SQ 

Vandenberg AFB 

Calif ., 

6594TH 

INSTRUMENTATION SQ 

Grenier Fld N H 

6594TH 

TEST GROUP 

Hickam AFB Hawaii 

!AA (SID» AA (SMOr') lAA (SMOO) ~. (SMOH) 

Non-standard organization approved by: 

a. Hq AFSC (SCOO) Ltr, 10 Jun 65, AF Satellite Control Facility 

b. Hq AFSC (SCOO) Ltr, 2 Feb 66, AFSCF Organizational Changes 

c. Hq AFSC (SCOMR) Ltr, 9 Apr 68, AFSCF Manning Plan Implementation 

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TABLE OF CONl'ENTS 

OFFICE PAGE 

OSC SY.Mi3OL CHARl'-- FUN~IONS AS OF DATE 

Commander AA SMO 1-2 1-3 1 Jul 68 

Executive Office AE SMOE 1-2 1-4 1 Jul 68 

Director for Plans and Pro~rams FN SMOP 2-2 2-3 1 Jul 68 

Current Planning Office FNC SMOPC 2-2 2-3,2-4 1 Jul 68 

Advanced Planning Office FIID SMOPA 2-2 2-4 1 Jul 68 

Technical Training & Manning .requirements 

Office FNE SMOPI' 2-2 2-4,2-5 1 Jul 68 

Budget a.nd Funding Office FNF SMOPB 2-2 2-5 1 Jul 68 

Director for Support .requirements BP SMOS 3-2 3-3 1 Jul 68 

Logistics Office BPA SMOSL 3-2 3-3 1 Jul 68 

Maintenance Office BPB SMOSM 3-2 3-4 1 Jul 68 

Director for Procurement and Production IA SMJK iii 3-5 1 Jul 68 

Director for Evaluation BQ. SMOV iii 3-6 1 Jul 68 

Director for Develo~nt KU SMON 4-2 4-3 1 Jul 68 

Systems Engineering Office KUG SMONE 4-4 4-5 1 Jul 68 

Systems .requirements Branch KUGA SMONE-1 4-4 4-6 1 Jul 68 

Systems Integrating Branch KOOB SMONE-2 4-4 4-6 1 Jul 68 

Systems Management & Control Branch KUGC Sl'40NE-3 4-4 4-7 1 Jul 68 

Systems Support Engineering Branch KOOD SMONE-4 4-4 4-7 1 Jul 68 

Systems Effectiveness Engineering Branch KOOE SMONE-5 4-4 4-8 1 Jul 68 

Recovery Engineering Office KUJ SMONR 4-2 4-9 1 Jul 68 

Communications Engineering Office KUE SMONC 4-2 4-10 1 Jul 68 

Development Engineering Office KUL SMOND 4-12 4-13 1 Jul 68 

Data Systems Development Branch KULA SMOND-1 4-12 4-13,4-14 1 Jul 68 

Equipment Development Branch KULB SMOND-2 4-12 4-14 1 Jul 68 

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OSC SYMBOL ~ --FUNCTIONS AS OF DATE 

Director for Test ~rations (Det 1, Hq AFSCF) AA SMOT 5-2 5-3 1 Jul 68 

Staff Meteorologist SHOTW 5-2 5-3 1 Jul 68 

Technology Planning Office BA SMOTX 5-2 5-4 1 Jul 68 ~covery Planning Office BB SMOTV 5-2 5-5 1 Jul 68 

Network Operations Office BR SMOTC 5-6 5-7 1 Jul 68 

Operations Branch BAA SMOTC-1 5-6 5-7 1 Jul 68 

Data Systems Branch BRB SMOTC-2 5-6 5-8 1 Jul 68 

Communications Branch BRC SM<JrC-3 5-6 5-8 1 Jul 68 

Operations Support Office BU SMOTR 5-10 5-11 1 Jul 68 

Operations Po1iqy and Procedures Branch BUA SMOTR-1 5-10 5-11 1 Jul 68 

Technical Services Branch BUB SMOTR-2 5-10 5-11 1 Jul 68 

Operations Readiness Branch BUC SMOTR-3 5-10 5-11 1 Jul 68 

Satellite Test Operations Of!ice BV SMOTP 5-12 5-13 1 J'ul 68 

Field Test Force Direction Branch BVA SMOTP-0 5-12 5-13 1 Jul 68 

Connnand. Generation Branch BVB SMOTP-5 5-12 5-13,5-14 1 Jul 68 

Rehearsals Branch BVC SMOTP-8 5-12 5-14 1 Jul 68 

Operation Location 1/1 ZC SMOLE 6-2 6-3 1 Jul 68 

Operation Location !I!i. ZG SMOL-9 7-2 7-3 1 Jul 68 

Operation Location /fr2 ZD 81-10L-2 8-2 8-3 1 Jul 68 

Operation Location #5 ZE SMOL-5 8-2 8-3 1 Jul 68 

Operation IDcation 1/8 ZF SMOL-8 8-2 8-3 1 Jul 68 

Operation IDcation #10 ZH SMOL-10 8-2 8-3 1 Jul 68 

6594th Support Group M SM)Q 9-2 9-3 1 Jul 68 

Personnel, Administration & Budget Division EO SMOQP 9-2 9-4 1 Jul 68 

Security and Law Enforcement Division MP SMOQI 9-2 9-5 1 Jul 68 

Judge Advocate Office EJ SMOQ,J 9-2 9-6 1 Jul 68 

Supply and Transportation Division BY SMOQ,S 9-2 9-7 1 Jul 68 

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OSC SYMBOL CHA.R:r-- FUNcrIONS AS OF DATE 

6596th Instrumentation Sguadron AA SMOI 10-2 10-3 1 Jul 68 

Administration Branch BN SMOIA 10-2 10-4 1 Jul 68 

Training Branch BO SMOrr 10-2 10-5 1 Jul 68 

Maintenance and Engineering Branch Be SMOIM 10-6 10-7 1 Jul 68 

Quality, Control Section BCA SMOD1-1 10-6 10-7 1 Jul 68 

Maintenance Control Section BCB SMOD1-2 10-6 10-7,10-8 1 Jul 68 

Facilities Section BeC SMOD1-3 10-6 10-8 1 Jul 68 

station Readiness & Configuration Control 

Section BCD SMOD1-4 10-6 10-8,10-9 1 Jul 68 

Satellite Operations Branch BX SMOIO 10-10 10-11 1 Jul 68 

Communications and Electronics Section BXA SMOIO-l 10-10 10-11 1 'Jul 68 

Operations Support Section BXB SMOIO-2 10-10 10-11 1 Jul 68 

Operations Control Section BXC SMOIO-4 10-10 10-11, 10-12 IJul 68 

Data Acquisition & Processing Section BXD SMOIO-3 10-14 10-15 1 Jul 68 

Radar Unit BXDA SMOIO-31 10-14 10-15 1 Jul 68 

Computer Unit BXDB SMOIO-32 10-14 10-15 1 Jul 68 

Wide-Ba.nd Unit BXDC SMOIO-33 10-14 10-15 1 Jul 68 

Antenna Unit BXDD SMOIO-34 10-14 10-15 1 Jul 68 

Telemetry Unit BXDE SMOIO-35 10-14 10-16 1 Jul 68 

6524th Instrumentation Sguadron AA SMOG 11-2 11-3 1 Jul 68 

Administration and Security Branch AR SMOGA 11-2 11-4 1 JuJ. 68 

Configuration Management Branch BL SMOGM 11-2 11-5 1 Jul 68 

Test Planning Branch Br SMOGP 11-2 11-6 1 Jul 68 

Facilities and Transportation Branch BD SMOGF 11-8 11-9 1 Jul 68 

Fire Station Section BDA SMOGF-l 11-8 11-9 1 Jul 68 

Facilities Support Section BDB SMOGF-2 11-8 11-9 1 Jul 68 

Transportation and Supply Section BDC SMOGF-3 ll-8 11-9,1l-10 1 Jul 68 

Caretaker Section BDD SMOGF-4 11-8 11-10 1 Jul 68 

Canmru.ni cations Branch BE SMOGC 11-2 ll-ll 1 Jul 68 

6594th Test Group AA SMOH 12-2 12-3 1 Jul 68 

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OSC SYMB5"L CHARr-- FUNcr'IONS AS OF DATE 

Personnel and Administration Office EO SMOHP 12-2 12-4 1 Jul 68 

Materiel Office JM SM>I:W 12-2 12-5 1 Jul 68 

Test and Evaluation Office CL SMORR 12-2 12-6 1 Jul 68 

Standardization/Evaluation Office CM SMOHS 12-2 12-7 1 Jul 68 

Operations Office JO SMOHO 12-8 12-9 1 Jul 68 

Satellite Operations Branch JOB SMOHO-1 12-8 12-9,12-10 1 Jul 68 

Operations Requirements & Training Branch JOQ SMOHO-2 12-8 12-10,12-11 1 Jul 68 

Colmnunications Branch JOR SMOHO-3 12-8 12 .. 12 1 Jul 68 

6593rd Instrumentation Squadron AA SMOHI 12-14 12-15 1 Jul 68 

Administration Support Branch BN SMOHI-1 12-14 12-16 1 Jul 68 

Configuration Management Branch BL SMOHI-2 12-14 12-17 1 Jul 68 

Test Planning Branch Hr SMOHI-3 12-14 12-18 l'Jul 68 

6593rd Test Squadron (Special) AA SMOHI' 12-20 12-21 1 Jul 68 

Aircraft Maintenance Branch FG SMOHI'-l 12-20 12-22 1 Jul 68 

Recovery Systems Branch FE SMOHr-2 12-20 12-23 1 Jul 68 

Aircraft Operations Branch FF SIDHT-3 12-20 12-24 1 Jul 68 

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AFSCF 

AA (8M:) 

* EXECUl'IVE 

OFFICE 

AE (SIDE) 

COO!!!\8Mer, AFSCF 

1 Jul 68 

* Organization Dert&t1On.: Approved by Hq JJ'SC (SCOO) ltr, 2 Feb 66, 

Subj : AFSCF O~anizational. Chaoges 

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Responsible to the Commander, SAMSO, for the management, planning, design, development, 

procurement, operation, maintenance, and evaluation of an Air Force Satellite Control 

Facility to support on-orbit multi-satellite operations and recovery. 

Exercises command over the Air Force Satellite Control Facility (AFSCF). 

Manages system engineering and technical direction activities of the Aerospace Corporation 

Satellite. Control Office. 

Provides for coordination with system program offices and other agencies, as necessary, to 

insure timely and adequate satellite control capability for current and future assigned 

space projects. 

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE 

Promulgates decisions, plans, policies, and directives of the Commander, AFSCF, and maintains 

constant follow-up on their implementation. 

MOnitors organizational compliance with administrative practices and policies. 

Supervises the assignment of organizational personnel and processes all personnel actions. 

Implements and supervises security and safety policies. Acts as central point of contact and 

liaison with other SAMSO staff agencies for dissemination of information and/or assignment of tasks. 

Maintains up-to-date AFSCF policy files and provides copies of all applicable policies to subordinate 

activities. 

Coordinates visitor control requests. 

Manages office space allocations and plans for all changes (personnel and organization) in space 

allocation. 

Maintains file of important briefings. 

Manages, maintains, and schedules "Pert Room." 

Manages and supervises the operation of the Headquarters drafting and illustrating functions and 

produces briefings (blue lines, vu-graphs) and reproduction of booklets, etc. 

Supervises the airman on-the-job training program. 

Supervises and monitors the General Military Training Program. 

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PLANNING 

OFFICE 

(SMOPC) FND 

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DIRECTOR FOR PLANS & PROG 

1 July 1968 

DIRECTOR FOR 

PLANS AND PROGRAMS 

FN (SMOP) 

ADVANCED TECHNICAL TRAINING BUDGEI' 

PLANNING AND MANNING AND FUNDING 

OFFICE RmUIREMENTS OFFICE OFFICE 

RAMS 

(SMOPA) FNE (SMOPI') FNF ( SMOPB) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOO) 

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D !RECTOR FOR PLANS AND PROGRAMS 

Directs the development of broad policies, procedures, and guidance documentation for planning and 

management of the Air Force Satellite Control Facility. 

Provides initial liaison with Satellite Control Facility staff elements, SAFSP, and DOD agencies. 

Provides close liaison and coordination with the National Range Division and acts as focal point 

for responsibilities and relationships provided for in letter (AFSC), 4 Feb 65, "Organization of 

Satellite Control Resources of the NRD and the SSD." 

Directs the programming and integration of AFSCF and SAMSO plans and requirements into a 

consolidated AFSCF program. Directs the management of the PCP documentation. 

Directs contractor and Air Training Command instructor resources in support of the AFSCF and 

validates military/contractor manning requirements for the AFSCF. 

Directs advanced technical planning required for the AFSCF support of future satellite programs. 

Directs the administration and execution of budget authorizations, allocations, and allotments 

as provided through the Comptroller, SAMBO. 

Current Planning Office: Responsible for providing facilities necessary to support the AFSCF 

through O&M and MCP programming procedures. 

Functions as focal point and provides close liaison and coordination with higher headquarters in 

the areas of facility expansion and foreign agreements for SCF stations. 

Develops, prepares, and maintains contingency plans in coordination with other appropriate SAMSO 

staff offices. Performs special technical and nontechnical studies on short-range (0-18 months) 

problems confronting the AFSCF. 

Acts as focal point for management matters for all elements of the Satellite Control Facility. 

Provides a Single point of contact for AFSCF Site Commanders and Field Test Force Directors 

for resolving management and/or program implementation problems beyond their local capabilit./. 

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Reviews work statements, RFP's, ECP's, FCR's, and contractor proposals for compatibility with 

approved AFSCF programs and objectives. 

Conducts analyses of administrative management and develops proposals for increased management 

effectiveness. 

Advanced Planning Office: Responsible for broad programming and integration of separate AFSCF and 

SAMSO development plans and requirements into a coherent AFSCF program through direct management 

of AFSCF "PeR" documentation and the Five-Year Plan. 

Responsible for initiation of new and/or advanced research and development projects. 

Performs advanced technical planning relating the Satellite Control Facility to future space programs. 

Formulates concepts which relate the Satellite Control Facility to other national or military command 

and control systems, ranges, and other space control facilities. Functions as focal point and 

provides close liaison and coordination with higher headquarters in the areas of mission support 

requirements, improvements and growth, and instrumentation acquisition. 

Participates in space projects, task groups, technical advisory groups, and panels for national and 

military control satellites. 

With the assistance of Director for Development, prepares studies, briefings, and reports on advanced 

engineering aspects of the Satellite Control Facility for presentation to external agencies. 

Technical Training and Manning Requirements Office: Responsible for the establishment of policies 

and procedures and development of plans to insure technical personnel assigned to all Satellite 

Control Facility sites are qualified to accomplish the mission. 

Identifies formal Satellite Control Facility-oriented technical training requirements and insures 

they are met on a timely basis. 

Manages contractor and Air Training Command instructor resources assigned in direct support of the 

Satellite Control Facility. 

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Consolidates all AFR 50-9 special training requirements and submits them to the SAMSO Personnel 

Office for processing. 

Maintains up-to-date technical training publications and personnel proficiency status reports. 

Establishes and reviews military/contractor manning requirements to support the Satellite Control 

Facility and insures they are adequately met. 

Budget and Funding Office: Serves as staff advisor for all satellite control budget and fiscal 

matters. 

Integrates and compiles all budget estimates from subordinate elements of the Satellite Control 

Facility. 

Administers and executes budget authorizations, allocations, and allotments as provided through 

Comptroller, SAMSO. 

Prepares purchase requests and controls the funds for obligation on contracts. Insures that 

appropriate and adequate funds are allotted to each contract. 

Reviews appropriateness of proposed expenditures and prepares analysis of funds status. 

Coordinates financial activities to insure adherence to guidelines provided by the Comptroller, 

SAMSO, and/or other directives. 

Administers DOD Cost Reduction Program as applicable to the Satellite Control Facility. 

Works with Current Planning Office in the analyses of administrative management and development 

of proposals for increased management effectiveness. 

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COMMANDER 

DIRECTOR FOR 

SUPPORI' RmUIREMENTS 

BP (SMOS) 

LOGISTICS 

OFFICE 

MAINTENANCE 

OFFICE 

DIRECTOR FOR SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS 

1 July 1968 

(SMOSL) BPB (SMOSM) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOO) 

Ltr, 2 Feb 1966, AF Satellite Control Facility Organizational Changes 

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DIBEm'OR FOR SUPPORt' REQUIREMENrS 

Responsible to the Commander for all AFSCF maintenance and logistic matters. 

Plans and establishes AFSCF maintenance and logistic programs, policies and procedures. 

Advises the Commander of the status and ability of AFSCF maintenance and logistic programs to 

meet current and projected mission requirements. 

Provides AFSCF interface with SAMSO Materiel staff. 

Determines budget requirements of APSCF maintenance and logistic activities. 

Manages the support equipment program. 

Negotiates host-tenancy agreements for AFSCF elements. 

Logistics Office. Directs overall logistics program for the AFSCF. 

Develops and maintains an AFSCF Logistic SUpport Program. 

Determines and monitors contract logistic requirements. 

Provides interface with government supply agencies. 

Develops and implements logistic policies, practices and procedures for AFSCF elements. 

:Manages the AFSCF support equipment program. 

Manages and coordinates all AFSCF host/base agreements (AFR 11-4). 

Validates requirements and provides staff support for AFSCF transportation. 

Controls magnetic tape inventory and acquisition program. 

Determines budget requirements to support logistic program. 

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Maintenance Office. Develops and maintains a maintenance concept and plan. 

Develops and implements maintenance policies, practices and procedures. 

Defines and reviews equipment, personnel and documentation requirements for effective AFOOF 

maintenance. 

Provides an.aJ.ysis of AFSCF 66-1 maintenance data. 

Directs the overall maintenance program for the AFSCF. 

Determines and monitors contract maintenance requirements. 

Detemines budget requirements to support an AFSCF maintenance program. 
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DIRECTOR FOR PROCURDIENT AND PRODUCTION 

Manages procurement and production activities in support of the Satellite Control Fac1lity mission. 

Prepares and maintains Advanced Program Pl ann 1 ng. Establishes' procurement and production goals for 

the AFSC'I. 

Coord1Dates KlSar procurement and production activities with other Directorates, Department of Defense 

organizations, and Industry. 

Initiates, develops ,and monitors policies and procedures required to establish and implement efficient 

contract and financial management. 

Monitors implementation of Procurement Management Systems, Contractor Performance Eva.luation Reports, 

Cost Reduction ~ and Procurement-Production, reports required by SAMSO and higher headquarters. 

Reviews and implements Procurement Action Requests. 

Provides intol'JllLtion for use in Advanced Program Planning. 

Prepares requests for proposaJ.s. 

Evaluates and negotiates contractor proposals. 

Prepares, processes and executes contractual documents. 

Receives and anal.yzes financial data from contractors and maintains contract records. 

Coordinates procurement activities 'With the Director and contractors. 

Acts as l1.&1son agent between sar and other Directorates on procurement problems • 

.Analyzes contractor's Make-or-Buy proposals. 

Provides procurement support for or participates on source selection boards on new procurements. 

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Accanpl1ahea cost effective f1n&ncial man.agem.ent to the individual. contract level, including 

funding, financial anal.yses,preparation for budgets, special reports and studies in assigned areas to support program objectives. 

Develops contract work statements for effort to be procured and assists in the integration of 

various technical and non-technical work statement provisions that are sufficiently definitive 

to enable the most effective procurement. 

Evaluates contractor's re~ests for Government furnished special tooling and special test 

equipnent. 

Evaluates contractor requests for authority to ship short (equipment shortages and nonconformance 

equipment ) approval/disapproval action. 

Coordinates on the approval of contractor furnished specifications, drawings and docume~tation. 

Initiates priorities and allocation action as necessary. 

Provides Procurement representation on Con:f'iguration Control Board tor Engineering Change 

Proposals (ECPs). 

Furnishes procurement support in formal engineering inspections, i. e., Preliminary Engineering 

Inspection (PEI)( Development Engineering Inspection (DEI), First Article Configuration 

Inspection (FACI), and Technical. Approval Demonstration (TAD). 

Accanplishes all management and status reporting incident to complete performance of above 

functions. 

PRODUCTION 

Provides information for use in Advanced Program Plann1ng. 

Participates in preparation of contract statements ot work. 

Analyzes overall canpllance with def1n1tized contractual requirements. 

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Coordinates production activities with the Dirt ,r and contractors. 

Provides production status information and furnishes impact of work stoppages and strikes. 

Acts as 1iaison agent between AFSCF and other Directorates on production prob1ems. 

Furnishes support as required for source se1ection board on new procurements. 

Acts as AFSCF monitor for Contractor Perfonnance Eva1uation Reports (roD and AFSC). 

Accanp1ishes funding analyses and special reports and studies in assigned areas to support 

program objectives. 

Determines the hardware de1ivery schedu1es to be perfomed by contractors in order to support 

program requirements. 

Accamp1ishes c1ose-out actions_for physical1y comp1eted contracts. 

Evaluates contractor's capabilities to perfom the manufacturing tasks invo1ved in the 

fabrication and de1ivery of hardware. 

In conjunction with DCAS and AFPRO personne1, monitors and eva1uates contractor's manufacturill8 

plannill8, schedu1ing, subcontracting, progress and de1iveries through the perfor.manee period. 

Eva1uates the effect upon manufacturing effort of design changes, ell81neering changes, facUity 

changes, etc." and advises the Configuration Contro1 Board (CCB) regarding these effects. 

Provides production support to the procurement office in detenn1ning items to be procured 

competitive1y. 

Provides Production representation on Configuration Contro1 Board for Engineering Change p'roposa1s. 

Furnishes production support in formal. engineering inspections, i.e., Preliminary Engineering 

Inspection (PEI){ Deve10pment Eilgineering Inspection (DEI), First Artic1e Configuration 

Inspection (FACI), and Technical Approval Demonstration (TAD). 

Accomplishes a11 management status reporting incident to comp1ete perfomance of abo-\"e functions. 

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DIRECTOR FOR EVALUATION 

(Sunnyvale, California) 

Develops AFSCF performance standards and measuring and scoring techniques to provide the Ccmmander 

and his staff with data that reflects network capabilities. 

Conducts on-site evaluations and performs analyses of selected test operations and other special 

problem areas. 

RecOIlmlends to the COIlmlaUder and his staff, improvements necessary to assure a high level of operational effectiveness throughout the AFSCF. 

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OFFICE 

KUG (SMONE) IKuJ 

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COMMANDER 

DIRECTOR FOR 

DEVELOPMENT 

(SMON) 

COMMUNICATIONS 

ENGINEERING ENGINEERING 

OFFICE OFFICE 

(SMONR) KUE (SMONC) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

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DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT 

1 Jul 1968 

DEVELOPMENT 

ENGINEERING 

OFFICE 

KUL (SMOND) 

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DIREarOR FOR DEVELOPMENT 

Directs the technical development of the AFSCF including all aspects of system deSign, development, 

installation, checkout and integration in support of all orbital and other AFSCF requirements. 

Directs the efforts of AFSCF contractors engaged in hardware and soft'''are development and installation 

activities. Authorizes and authenticates the commitment of Air Force resources and moneys through 

appropriate contractual channels to provide suitable hardware and software for use within the AFSCF 

in support of using agencies. 

Directs the establishment and maintenance of AFSCF Configuration Control consistent with applicable 

Air Force directives. 

Directs the System Engineering and Technical Direction efforts of the Aerospace Corporation in the 

development of ground and space borne command, control, and telemetrY equipments and associated 

software. 

Directs the technical development of recoverY forces and associated recoverY equipment. Manages 

recovery-technical resource planning and mission definition to assure appropriate support is 

rendered to using agencies. 

Directs the development and installation of all communications relating t·o AFSCF mission. 

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SYSl'EMS 

~UIREMENTS 

BRANCH 

sysrEMS 

ENGINEERING 

OFFICE 

(SMONE) 

sysrEMS 

INTEXtRATING 

BRANCH 

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING OFFICE 

1 Jul 1968 

KUGA (SMONE-1) KUGB (SMONE-2) 

sysrEMS MANAGEMENT 

AND CONTROL 

BRANCH 

KUGC (SMONE-.~) 

sysrEMS SUPPORI' 

ENGINEERING 

BRANCH 

KUGD ( SMONE-4 ) 

SYSTEMS 

EFFECTIVENESS 

ENGINEERING BRANCH 

KUGE (SMONE-5) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

Ltr, 9 Apr 1968, AFSCF Menning Plan Imp1~~entation 

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BYSTDofS ENGINEERmJ OFFICE 

Detenn1nes orbit support requirement for current and future space programs. Initiates support plans 

and developnent concepts to achieve required., support for DOD space .. programs. 

Manages the preparation r1 design criteria, syStem specifications, and Cat II testing to achieve 

systems integration of equipnents, computer programs, and facilities. 

Beviews developnent project status and advises the developnent engineering office of actions 

necessar,y to achieve system effectiveness and compatibility. 

Directs the general systems engineering, detailed systems engineering, system interface design 

assurance programs and the technical direction of the integrating contractors. 

Establishes composite implementation schedules and manages the site integrating contractor activities, 

activation plans and schedules. 

Manages configuration and data control programs for the AFBCF. 

Manages the system effectiveness programs of Human Factors/Beliability/Mainta1nability Engineering. 

Provides guidance in the appl1cstion of these disciplines to develoIJIl8nt projects managed by the 

Developnent Engineering Office. Conducts and manages an integrated personnel subsystem program in 

coordination with the manpower and training, maintenance and logistics, documentation and. technical 

manuals, and operations procedures offices and agencies of the AFSCF. 

Prov1des program control services to the Director for Developnent to include admin1stration of budget 

authorizations, analysis of funding status and integration of budget estimates. Maintains appropriate 

program management progress reports, and status displ~s for the effective management of resources. 

Manages system test, acceptance, and demonstration of hardware/software acquired. and 1rr':~grated into 

the AFSCF network. Provides engineering in support of operations. 

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Systems Requirements Branch. Assists in the generation and a.na.lysis of requirements levied on the AFSCF 

by SA!IBO/SAFSP program offices and other AFSCF users • 

.Analyzes and projects system engineering requirements based upon long ~ plans and programs developed 

by the Director for Plans and Programs. 

Perfonns and manages engineering analysis to determine exact orbit support for space test operations 

to include deSign e:IJd/or approval. of ground and satellite-borne communications and control configurations. 

Initiates actions to modify the AFSCF to satisfy program requirements. 

Participates with the other Branches of the System Engineering Ofi"ice in the preparation and approval. of 

design criteria, system specifications and acceptance tests. 

Baviews equipnent developnent office project status for canpatibility with program user requi~nts. 

Perfonns as single point of cpntact within the AFSCF for space program offices requiring telemetry 

tracking, command and control engineering support from the AFSCF. 

Manages the preparation of and authenticates fomal orbital support plans for satellite programs using 

the AFSCF. 

Systems Integrating Branch. Manages the site activation activities of the Integrating Contractor. 

lesponsible for system interface engineering, capability of system segments and integration engineering 

to satisfy system design criteria. 

Establishes and manages camposi te equipnent, software, and facilities implementation schedules in 

consonance with program need dates and multi-operations requirements to assure the timely integration 

of projects managed. by the Developnent Engineering Office. 

Participates in acceptance and demonstration efforts. 

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Systems Management and Control Branch. Directs and manages the acquisition of data for the AFSCF and 

supervises documentation maintenance procedures in accordance with AF.M 310-1. 

Controls the AFSCF configuration baseline, provides AFSCF configuration status, and conducts configuration 

and data reviews of contractor efforts in accordance with AF.M 375-1. 

Directs and provides requests for contractual actions to implement ECPs, directs ECP reviews and FACIs. 

Administrates statement of work preparation, proposal evaluation, technicaJ. assistance to negotiations, 

and contract evaluation procedures. 

Provides program control services to include administration of budget authorizations. Performs analysis 

of fund status and integration of budget estimates. 

Establishes and maintains master planning schedules, program milestones, manpower and financial charts. 

Prepares m.anagement briefings and presentations. 

Establishes periodic program reviews and maintains project status reports. 

Systems Support Engineering Branch. Provides software and hardware engineering support to the Director 

for Test Operations to insure technical readiness of the system and its optimum perfonnance during onorbit operations. 

Provides quick reaction to hardware and computer program problems encountered during real-time satellite 

operations • 

Evaluates operator/engineering interface and recommends improvements required to support system growth. 

RevieWs the status of development projects and advises the development engineering office of actions 

necessary to achieve required system performance. 

Manages the Final Acceptance and Test activities for AFSCF eqUipment and computer programs. 

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Systems Effectiveness Engineering Branch. !~ges the Human/Safety Engineering, Maintainability 

Engineering, Reliability Engineering ele~ents of the system design and integration of equipments, 

software, and facilities into the AFSCF. 

Manages the general/detailed systems engineering preparation and maintenance of systems effectiveness models, system and segment availability models required for systems engineering design decisions. 

Conducts an integrated personnel subsystem development program in conjunction with the Development 

Engineering Branches and the Manpower/Training, Logistics/Maintenance, Documentation/Tech Manual s, 

and Ops Procedures Offices of the AFSCF, to insure optimum man/maChine interfaces, control and 

display compatibility, and man/software relationships to achieve network readings of the Personnel 

Subsystera concurrent with the completion of network integration. 

Reviews Development Engineering Office activities and status and provides guidance in the application 

of the systems effectiveness disciplines to projects under its management. 

Manages the test, acceptance, and evaluation of man/machine/software interfaces and personnel subsystem 

products developed; provides O&M manpower requirement forecasts to the Technical Training and Manning 

Requirements Office. 

Conducts reliability and maintainability evaluations by analysis Or demonstration to establish the 

satisfaction of design effectiveness. 

Reviews Safety/Human/Reliability/Maintainability problems and recommends corrective actions to 

sustain or improve AFSCF operational capability. 

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RECOVERY ENGINEERING OFFICE 

Responsible for the development, testing, evaluation, and integration of recovery systems for 

Space and Missile Systems Organization programs and for recovery support of other government 

agencies as directed. 

Responsible for evaluation of program requirements for recovery mission planning, and for the 

preparation of the Recovery Support Plan to accomplish the recovery operations phase of research 

and development test programs. 

Responsible for resource planning of recovery forces. Determines adequacy of resources agains,t 

requirements and initiates action to justify and acquire new resources. This includes but is 

not limited to surface recovery units, aircraft, aircraft equipment, components, and subsets 

of equipment. 

Responsible for the improvement and development of new systems, equipment, techniques, and 

operational concepts which can be applied to futUre space programs. 

Participates in program and budget planning and monitors the expenditure of recovery funds. 

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COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING OFFICE 

Directs the activation, expansion, and/or retrofit of ground communications facilities for all 

AFSCF tracking, readout, control, and recovery stations. 

Manages staff communications efforts to include P Series C-E programming, budget estimates, 

financial plans, leased communications facilities, and command systems. 

Provides for communications security, mom toring and inspection of subordinate unit 1 s crypto 

accounts and programming for cryptographic equipment. 

Coordinates with Budget and Funding Office on budget and financial matters and Development Engineering Office on requirements and schedules. 

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DEVELOPMENT 

ENG INEERING 

OFFICE 

KUL (SMOND) 

DATA SYSTEMS 

DEVELOPMENT 

BRANCH 

KULA (SMOND-l) 

EQUIPMENT 

DEVELOP1v:IE.NT 

BRANCH 

KULB (SMOND-2) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

Letter, 9 Apr 1968, AFSCF Manning Plan Implementation 

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING OFFICE 

1 Jul 1968 

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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING OFFICE 

Manages design, fabrication, modification, assembly, delivery, installation and Cat I testing of 

contract end item equipments, computer programs for satellite tracking, telemetry, command and 

control. 

Directs the development project engineering necessary to meet system requirements, design criteria, 

and satellite program support schedules established by the systems engineering office. 

Prepares statements of work, participates in contract negotiations, evaluates proposals, and 

manages the teChnical efforts of contractors performing as Associate Contractor for development 

projects. 

Reviews system engineering plans, design criteria, system specifications, interface engineering and 

proposed engineering changes and furnishes recommendations as required to the systems engineering 

office. 

Participates as necessary in design reviews, FACIs, and acceptance tests and demonstrations. 

Data Systems Development Branch: Manages end item model development, acquisition and integration of 

computer programs (software). 

Reviews software system specifications (Milestone I) provided. by the Systems Engineering Office and 

furnishes recommendations a~ required. 

Directs the development of the Implementation and Test Plan (Milestone 2). 

Prepares the Computer Program Design and Acceptance Specification (Milestone 4) and detailed Software 

Interface Specification (Milestone 3). 

Directs the engineering necessary to insure acquisition, delivery, and Category I testing of software, 

subprograms, and associated supporting documentation (Milestone 5). 

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Manages the acquisition/lease of computer equipment and leased maintenance. 

Manages Flight Support Tape development and maintenance. 

Reviews other proposed software and computer equipment design changes, analyzes the impact of system or hardware change proposals upon software, and furnishes recommendation as required to the Systems 

Engineering Office. 

Directs all contractor and Air Force action to acquire, install, and check out through Category I 

testing of the Advanced Data System (ADS) and participates in the Category II System Tests and supports 

in Category III Tests. 

Maintains funding, schedules, technical status and initiates contractual actions as necess~ for 

effective management of the data system project to meet system requirement, design criteri~, and 

integration schedules established by the Systems Engineering Office. 

Equipment Development Branch: Manages the design fabrication, modification, assembly, acquisition, 

installation, and Category I testing of contract end item equipment projects. 

Directs the development project engineering required to achieve requirements, criteria and support 

schedules established by the Systems Engineering Office. 

Develops statements of work, evaluates proposals, assists in contract negotiations, and directs the 

technical efforts of Associate Contractors. 

Participates as necessary in design reviews, FACls, and acceptance tests and demonstrations. 

Maintains funding, schedules, and technical status for equipment development projects. 

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COMMANDER, AFSCF 

DIRECTOR FOR 

TESl' OPERATIONS 

(net 1, Hq AFSCF) 

AA (SMor) 

DIRECTOR OF TESl' OPERATIONS 

(Detachment 1, Hq AFSCF) 

SUnnyvale, California 

1 Jul 1968 

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~-------- staff I 

--i Meteor0(:s~) 

TECHNOLOGY 

PLANNING 

OFFICE 

RECOVERY 

PLANNING 

OFFICE 

L-------~ 

BA (SMOrX) BB (SMOTV) 

NEl'WORK OPERATIONS SATELLITE 

OPERATIONS SUPPORr TEST OPERATIONS 

OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE 

(SMorC) BU (SMarR) BV (SMarP) 

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DIRECTOR FOR TEST OPERATIONS 

(Detachment 1, AF Satellite Control Facility) 

Responsible for management and operation of the Test Operations Directorate (Detachment 1). 

Manages all operational aspects and exercises operational control of the Satellite Control 

Facility in the conduct of all operations. 

Prepares, coordinates, and issues operational policies, plans, and procedures to insure adequate 

support for aerospace flight programs. 

Insures readiness of available facilities, manpower, operational techniques, procedures, and mo~itors 

SCF contractors' performance, as required, to successfully support test operations. 

Schedules all operational SCF resources necessary for the conduct of ground and flight operations 

within a multi-satellite environment. 

Based on operational needs, identifies resource requirements and procedures recommended for satisfication of these requirements in support of space programs. 

Staff Meteorologist: Provides meteorological and associated geoastrophysical services to all 

elements of the Satellite Control Facility. (Manning of this organizational element is provided by 

the Commander, Air Weather Service (AWS-MAC). The manpower from MAC does not appear on the AFSCF 

manning document.) 

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TECHNOLCGY PLA.NNIOO OFFICE 

Provides technical support to the Directorate of Special Projects (OSAF), and coordinates this 

support with the Field Test Force Direction Branch in the fields of computer programming, plotting, 

engineering counsel, data systems ma.na.gement, data processing equipnent, and aJ.1ied functions; all 

pertaining to research and development in highly specialized and highly classified activities. 

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m.:cOVERY PLANNING OFFICE 

Iesponsible for the field test force direction and. ~ement of all recovery-only programs or missions 

assigned to the AFSCF. Coordinates all planning involving recovery resources assigned or allocated for 

AFSCF operational use. Besponsiblefor all long range planning involving recovery resources to be 

utilized in satisfication of operational requirements. 

Acts as Field Test Force Director for ass~gned special programs requiring support only by aerial/surface 

recovery resources assigned or allocated to the AFSCF. (i. e., programs not requiring on-orbit tracking 

station support). 

Develops, implements, and. updates plans for the effective utilization of AFSCF recovery resources to 

accomplish aerial or surface recovery of reentering space vehicles. 

Participates in recovery planning meetings to plan, prepare, review and. report on operational recovery 

readiness of the SCF. 

Participates as required in recoverable program 'WOrking group meetings from program assignment through 

final. launch and recovery. 

Participates in recovery ship/aircraft position planning meetings whenever such meetings are required 

during, actual. or potential multi-operations situations. 

Acts as the primary point of contact with the 6594th Test Group on matters pertaining to assigned or 

allocated resource utilization. 

Is the single point of interface between the Director for Test Operations and extemal agencies on 

matters involving recovery operations. 

In accordance with the USAF Foreign Clearance Guide and AFSCF Manual. 60-1, processes requests for 

flights by aircraft assigned to the 6594th Test Group or 01 #1 into areas outside the Continental limits 

of the U. S. 

Mandatory point of coordination on all documentation pertaining to recovery operations. 

Maintains current knowledge of AFSCF recovery capability and readiness including coordination with the 

Recovery Development Office (SMONR) in matters of development, testing, evaluation and integration of 

recovery systems, and coordination with the 6594th Test Group and 01 #1 in matters of a:trcraft and crew 

status, recovery training, procedures, techniques and mission readiness. 

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NETWORK OPERATIONS 

OFFICE 

BR (SMOTC) 

NETWORK 

1 Jul 19 

OPERATIONS DATA SYSTEMS COMMUNICATIONS 

BRANCH BRANCH 

taRA (SMOTC-l) BRB (SMOTC-2) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

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taRC 

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OPERATIONS OFFICE 

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Responsibl.e for the operational control and assignment of all AFSCF operational resources. 

Operations Branch. Provides centralized ma..nagement of all operational resources of the AFSCF. 

Allocates and schedules AFSCF resources to accomplish satellite program support and network maintenance and modification activities. 

Schedules range surtace recovery forces and down-range data pickups. 

Obtains resolutions of multiple satellite conflicts. 

Maintains operational supervision of the AFSCF data system to insure optimum support and utilization 

of data system resources. 

Monitors network resource .and equipment status. Provides common network status displays for all 

network users. Insures corrective action has been initiated to return all equipments to operational 

status. 

Chairs recovery ship! aircraft position planning meetings whenever such meetings are required during 

actual or potential multi-operations situations. 

Provides liaison bet~en Satellite Test Center and Eastern Test Range, Western Test Range, Space 

Defense Center (ADC), spacetrack, AFSCF recovery forces, and network users. 

Reviews and coordinates orbital requirements documents, orbital support plans, and technical operating 

orders to deter.mine network support capabilities. 

Establishes and promulgates procedures for operating the AFSCF as an integrated network in accordance 

with established network configuration policy. 

Provides staff and administrative support required by the Network Operations Office. 

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Date. Systems Branch. 

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Operates and maintains the data processing facility of the Satellite Test 

Analyzes and evaluates operational perfonnance in conjunction with integrated data flov requirements 

to effect continuous improvement in teChnique and competence. 

Operates and maintainS the telemetry ground. station required to support satellite test operations. 

Responsible for configuration control and materiel control. 

Promulgates and implements maintenance directives and. policies applicable to a1l:.operating elements 

of the Satellite Test Center. 

Provides centralized maintenance management and. reporting of all maintenance activities in accordance 

'With AFM 66-1. 

Cammpnications Branch. Acts as network control station for the Satellite Test Center and advises the 

Commander and principal staff officers on communications matters. 

Supervises operation and. maintenance of the tele:\iype center, communications control center, and 

cr,yptographic center. 

Establishes and promulgates communications operations procedures and policy in support of AFSCF 

operations • 

Assures that continuity and securiw are maintained in all telecommunications facilities, specifically 

the VOice, teletype, data, and faCSimile systems. 

Provides technical control functions for all AFSCF communications facilities and acts as the single 

point of contact with commercial carriers and. the Defense Communications Agency for operational 

communications configuratiOns and. restorations. 

Provides administrative and. message center services; manages the telephone switchboard operation, 

maintains and. issues telephone directOries, and. operates the required cr,yptographic account. 

Coordinates maintenance of all leased communications facilities furnished the Satellite Test Center 

fram commercial sources. 

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OPERATI ONS SUPPORr · OFFICE 

1 JUll 968 . 

OPERATIONS SUPPORl' 

OFFICE 

BU (SMarR] 

OPERATIONS POLICY TECHNICAL 

AND PROCEDURES SERVICES 

BRANCH BRANCH 

BOA (SM<Y.rR-l) BUB (SMOTR-2) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

Ltr, 9 Apr 1968, AFSCF Manning Plan Implementation 

OPERATIONS 

READINESS 

BRANCH 

BUC (SMOrR-3)· 

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OPERATIONS SUPPORT OFFICE 

Responsible for the completeness and suitability of operations policies, procedures, and directives. 

OperationS Policy and Procedures Branch. Develops operations policies and directives, operating 

methodology, and standard practices for network-wide application. 

Develops and maintains a system ,for the management of AFSCF operations documentation. 

Advises on the completeness and suitability of operating policies, procedures, and directives. 

Develops and manages a system of documenting and standardizing test operations procedures and practi~es 

'Within the Satellite Test Center and remote tracking stations. 

Edits and prepares operations documentation for publication. 

Technical Services Branch. Provides management E1nd staff elements special administrative and technical 

support in areas such as performing facilities scheduling; education and training; illustrating and 

publication of technical documents; graphic and photographic services; and motion picture projection. 

Identifies technical training requirements for the Satellite Test Center and insures that all requirements are adequately met. Develops and implements training plans. Submits requests for fonne.l 

technical training to the Technical Training and Manning Iequirements Office. 

Operations Ieadiness Branch. Provides technical support to ensure that new or modified equipnents 

and specified software entering the AFSCF inventory are operati,onally ready. 

Through the use of s1mul.ation data, tests equipnent and softw.re, a.nal:yzes data, makes policy and 

procedure recommendations, keeps abreast of problems and their operational impact, and provides 

technical expertise in matters related to readiness.' 

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SATELLITE TEST 

OPERATIONS OFFICE 

IBV (RMNfIP) 

FIELD TEST COMMAND 

FORCE DIRECTION GENERATION 

BRANCH BRANCH 

BVA (SMOl'P-O) raVE ( SM<Y.rP-5) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

Ltr,. 9 Apr 1968, AFSCF Manning Plan Implementation 

SATELLITE TEST 

llJul 1968 

REHEARSALS 

BRANCH 

BVC ( SM<Y.rP-8) 

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SATELLITE TFSr OPERATIONS OFFICE 

Manages the application of field test force resources to assigned programs. 

Coordinates and. is responsible for all planning, readiness, operational, and. eValuation activities 

required to support assigned programs. 

Assists in the fonnulation of orbital and recovery mission support plans. 

Ieviews methods of integrating program support into a technically workable system in consonance with 

other programs in a multi-operations environment, and. reports adequacy, or lack thereof, of this support 

to the Director for Test Operations and Hq AFSCF. 

Field Test Force Direction Branch. A Field Test Force Director (:FTFD) is the AFSCF-appointed field 

director fof' a specific satellite program. As representative of the Deputy for Test Operations, the 

:FTFD is responsible for overall AFSCF support of the assignecli program. The FTFD accepts flight requirements from the program office, plans utilization of AFSCF resourceS for their accomplishment, 

and, upon completion of the tests, reports on results. 

Manages the Field Test Force in the overall planning, integration, implementation, and execution of 

all matters pertaining to rehearsals, orbital test operations and recovery of his assigned program. 

to assure that program objectives are accomplished. 

Directs the activities of the Test Control Team in the accomplishment of the functions of test control, 

orbit plans, vehicle ~sis, data display, and data ccntrol. 

Chairs the Program Planning & Evaluation Group and Orbital Test Working Group to prepare and assure the 

operational readiness of the AFSCF. 

Produces the test operations order, operations evaluation report, and related Satellite Test Center 

generated documentation. 

Acts as the official point of interf'ace with program offices, contractors, and other outside agencies 

on program peculiar operational matters. Iesolves conflicts with other programs consistent with 

established priorities. 

Camna.nd Generation Branch. Fesponsible for generation of payload and vehicle commands to be transmitted to orbiting satellites. 

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Formulates operation plans and coordinates with Air Force and contractor agencies to insure campatability of hardware and,camputer programs with the operational environment and co~ing philosophies. 

During orbit operation, writes, checks, approves the release of real-time and stored program commands 

to be loaded into the satellite. 

Monitors vehicle and ps\yload operations. 

Iehearsals Branch. lesponsible for planning and controlling the simulated operational environment 

during' program preparation and demonstration rehearsals. 

lesponsible for a continuing a.naJ.ysis of AFSCF operations to ensure the effectiveness of program 

readiness activities. 

lesponsible for identifying problem areas requiring emphasis in future readiness periods. 

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COMMANDER, AFSCF 

OPERATING LOCATION # 1 

(SMOLE) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOO) 

Ltr, 10 Jun 1965, AF satellite Control Facility 

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OPERATING LOCATION #1 

Edwards AFB, Calif 

1 July 1968 
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OPERATING LOCATION #l 

Assists developnent agencies in planning, completes tests and developnent phases I and evaluates 

tests of aerial, water and ground recovery systems for space capsules. 

Perfo~ downrange data capsule pickups fram surface tracking vessels. 

Augments the Hawaiian a:covery Force on operational missions. 

Operates with and supports civilian and military units on operatiOns requiring an aerial recovery 

capab1lity. 

Prepares test plans, conducts critiques, and documents test results. 

Coordinates support requirements with host base. 

Completes plann1 ng and staff functions for parent organization as pertains to maintenance, finance, 

personnel, administration, communications, and supply. 

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OPERATING LOCATION #9 

ZG (SMOL-9) 

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OPERATING LOCATION 1/: 9 

M8he Island, seychelles 

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Manages, operates and maintains the Station to insure operational readil:less in support of test 

operations directed. by the Satellite Control Facility. 

Conducts liaison and coordination between the desig.na.ted on-station contractors &tid the local 

Governmental Agencies. 

Perfor.ms SSD field responsibilities. 

Iefers major conflicts that IIl8\Y' arise to the Commander, Satellite Control Facility, for decision 

aDd/or contract changes with suggested resolutions as IIl8\Y' be recvnred. 

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COMMANDER, AFSCF 

OPERATING 

LOCATIONS 

2, 5, 8, 10 

OPERATING LOCATIONS 2, 5, 8, 10 

1 JuJ. 1968 

These Operating Locations are designated and located at: 

osc 

ZD 

ZE 

ZF 

ZR 

OL #2 

OL #5 

OL #8 

OL #10 

Location 

Kodiak, Alaska 

Classified 

Fort Greely, Alaska 

Guam 

SMOL-2 

SMOL-5 

SMOL-8 

SMOL-IO 

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OPERATING LOCATIONS 2, 5, 8, 10 

Manage, operate, and maintain the Site to insure operational readiness in support of test operations 

directed by the Satellite Control Facility. 

Conduct liaison/coordination between the designated on-site contractors and local military authority. 

Refer major conflicts that may arise to the Commander, Satellite Control Facility, for decision and/or 

contract changes as may be required. 

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COMMANDER 'W AFSCF 

9-2 

6594TH 

SUPPORT GROUP 

AA 

PERSONNEL, SECURITY 

ADMINIm'RATION AND LAW 

AND BUOOET ENFORCEMENT 

DIVISION DIVISION 

EO (SM~) MP (SM~I) 

Non-standard organization approved by: 

a. Hq AFSC (SCOO) Ltr, 2 Feb 66, AF Satellite 

Control Facility Organizational Changes. 

b. Hq AFSC (SCa.m) Ltr, 9 Apr 68, AFSCF Manning 

Plan Implementation. 

(SM~) 

JUOOE 

ADVOCATE 

OFFICE 

EJ (SM~J) 

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6594TH SUPPORT 

Sunnyvale, Cal 

1 Jul 1968 

SUPPLY 

& TRANSPORTATION 

DIVISION 

BY (SM~S) 

GROUP 

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Provides administrative, personnel, transportation, supply, fiscal, and legal assistance to the 

organizational elements and personnel of Detachment 1, AF Satellite Control Facility (Director 

for Test Operations), and other AFSCF personnel stationed at Sunnyvale, California. 

Conducts the Space Technical Infor.mation Control program, including industrial security for the 

Satellite Control Facility. 

Administers discipline under Article 15, UCMJ 1951. 

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9-4 PEPSONNEL, ADMINISTRATION AND BUWEl' DIVISION 

Advises and represents Gammander on civilian :personnel matters and administers military :personnel 

program in accordance "With higher headquarters directives. Provides service to tenant units as 

outlined in Joint tenancy agreements or memorandums of understanding. 

Manages .Administrative Services program. Supervises the publications management and printing and 

duplicating.management and mail, message and records management functions. Provides orders authentication and top secret control officer. 

Provides necessary infonnation to Director i'or Plans and Programs, Satellite Control Facility, for 

consolidation into financial plans, budget estimates, and revisions thereto. 

Maintains obligation authority for travel, printing, and vehicles; maintains liaison with host 

accounting and finance oti'ices; and assures funds are available for local requirements. 

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SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 

Assures maximum effectiveness of security system against acts of sabotage, espionage, and subversion 

by dissemination and execution of security plans and policies. 

Conducts periodic inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of the security system. 

Maintains estimate of security situation and recommends courses of action. 

Determines and conducts security education program. 

Monitors storage, disposition, and handling of classified information; investigates alleged security 

violations. 

Supervises Office Security Advisor and Space Technical Information Control Programs. 

Represents Department of Defense in all matters dealing with safeguarding classified information 

under the Armed Forces Industrial Security regulation. 

Processes requests for security clearance. 

Advises on conduct of military personnel. 

Refers complaint reports, reports of crimes, and requests for investigation to the Air Police or 

recommends referral to the Office of Special Investigations. 

Reviews Office of Special Investigations reports and refers them to proper action agency. 

Controls motor vehicle traffic. 

Maintains active liaison with local civilian and other military law enforcement agencies. 

Represents Commander in local safety and security investigations, reports, and awards. 

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9-6 J1.Tl)JE ADVOCATE OFFICE 

Serves as legal. advisor to the Canmander, 6594th Support Group and attached lmi ts. 

Directs administration of military justice and discipline. 

!ev1ews and renders opinions on proposed disciplinary actiOns, reports of investigation, board. 

proceed.1ngs, and industrial. security matters. 

!enders legal assistance pursuant to paragraph 3&, AFR 111ll-4 only to active duty military personnel 

and their dependents. 

Investigates and processes cla1ms under AFM 112-1. 

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SUPPLY AND TRANSPORL'ATION DIVISION 

Iesponsible for budgeting" receipt" warehousing and. issuance of accountable supplies andequipnent. 

Maint&1ns clothing and. equipnent records. Maintains" controls and. purchases from petty cash. Bud8ets I 

researches special orders" maintains records" :receives, warehouses and issues expendable supplies. 

Provides material handling and monitors contract maintenance of office machines. 

Provides transportation services fOr personnel of this insta.lla.tion to include travel requests and 10cal 

travel by GSA vehicles. Operates a motor pool of General Services Administration vehicles. Provides 

household and personal. baggage service for incoming and. outgoing PCS personnel. 

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ADMINIS'rRATION 

BRANCH 

BN (SMOIA) BO 

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6596th INSTRUMENTATION SQUADRON 

Vandenberg AFB, California 

1 Jul 1968 

6596TH 

INSI.'RUMENTATION 

SQUADRON 

AA (SMOI) 

TRAINING 

BRANCH 

(SMOIT) BC 

MAINTENANCE 

& ENGINEERING 

BRANCH 

(SMOIM) 

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OPERATIONS 

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COMMANDER 

Responsible to the Commander, Air Foree Satellite Control Faeility, for aeeomplishment of the 

Vandenberg Tracking Station mission and to other spaee ageneies as directed. 

Responsible for the administration, operation, manning, maintenanee, training, supply, and welfare 

of the organization. 

Establishes and maintains effeetive squadron/eontraetor/host-tenant relationships to insure operation and maintenanee of the Vandenberg Tracking Station (VTS) in support of spaee satellites in 

the Air Foree researeh and development program. 

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ADMINISTRATION BRANCH 

Manages, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls administrative services. 

Establishes administrative policies and procedures. 

Responsible for publications and for.ms management; message functions and distribution; classified 

document control; and printing, reproduction, and electronic data processing. 

Coordinates administrative support with host base to accomplish unit mission. 

Perfor.ms administrative supply, security, budget, historical, Top Secret control, and ground safety 

functions. 

Provides required transportation services. 

M:>n1tors personnel actions. 

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TRAINIm BRANCH 

Responsible for establishment, implementation, and supervision of training activities for the 

Vandenberg Tracking Station. 

Mon1totnJ, eval;ua.tes, coordinates, and ensures effectiveness of on-the-job, general military, and 

SCF training for assigned personnel. 

Provides materials, assistance, and advice to supervisors and training coordinators. 

Conducts periodic reviews of SCF and on-the-job training records. 

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QUALITY 

CONTROL 

SECTION 

BCA (SMOIM-l) 

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MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING BRANCH 

1 Jul 1968 

MAINTENANCE 

AND ENGINEERING 

BRANCH 

BC (SMOIM) 

MAINTENANCE 

CONTROL 

SECTION 

BCB (SMOIM-2) 

FACILITIES 

SECTION 

BCC (SMOIM-3) 

STATION READINESS 

AND CONFIGURATION 

CONTROL SECTION 

BCD (SMOIM-4) 

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MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING BRANCH 

Repr~sents the Commander in all matters relative to engineering, maintenance, and facilities. 

Prepares and tmplements policies and procedures which control the engineering, logistic, maintenance, and facility support functions. 

Conducts an engineering and maintenance system which insures maximum equipment support availability 

with least expenditure of time and resources. 

Coordinates and monitors all contractor activity involving engineering, maintenance, and facility 

functions; and insures that all such on-site operational support activity is carried out with a 

minimum of interference with the operational mission. 

Quality Control Section: Responsible for the quality of engineering and maintenance accomplishments. 

Insures compliance with policies, concepts, and direction of AFSCF 375/80- series regulations, 

AFSCFM 66-1, and the Station Commander. 

Performs inspections relative to modification/installation activity, completed maintenance actions, 

the Program Management Instruction (PMI) system, maintenance training, depot maintenance, safety, 

engineering and maintenance management, logistics, facilities, documentation, and technical manuals. 

Maintains the Technical Library. 

Manages and controls activities associated with PM! and Air Force Technical Order 22 systems. 

Maintenance Control Section: Establishes and supervises workload control, field maintenance, 

maintenance analysis, and materiel control functional areas to plan, schedule, and control any 

activity directed toward repairing, restoring to required operating specifications, improving 

reliability, and insuring operational readiness/effectiveness of mission equipment. 

Controls all engineering, maintenance, and facility support activities to insure availability of 

accurate equipment status at all times. 

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Conducts a maintenance management system in accordance with AFSCFM 66-1 and station regulations. 

WOrks closely with station Logistic SUpport Manager Representative to insure effective logistics 

support and depot maintenance service. 

Facilities Section. Develops budget and programing infomation for annual and long-range faCility 

financial plans. 

Develops engineering plans, design criteria, and cost anaJ.ysis of site operations and maintenance 

facility projects. 

Evaluates engineering studies of commercial, industrial, and mi1itar,y construction programs. 

Provides engineering and consulting services to . the Base Civil Engineer, ArIIr:! Corps of Engineers, 

Air Force Regional Civil Engineer, and Space and Missile Systems Organization. 

lok>nitors new construction 8Xlii/or facility modificatiOns, and contractor pertonuance, to insure 

can.pliance with contract specifications and acceptable trade practices. 

Supports the Squadron Maintenance Officer by providing qualified personnel to perfom unique preventi ve maintenance routines on mechanical and electrical equipnent. 

Pertoms repair, minor installation, construction, and modifications as required to support the site. 

Provides Base Civil Engineer personnel with back-up assistance, as required, with portable air 

conditioning equipnent: and other emergency services. 

station .Readiness and Configuration Control Section. Maintains configuration control records of 

all equip:nent modifications; maintains current master file on configuration documentation. 

Provides engineering support to insure quality equipnent modifications and installations; controls 

all m.odi:f'ication/installation activity. 

Monitors system operation to detect system problems; engages in engineering tests, anal.yses, and 

research; makes pre1imina.ry engineering change proposal recommendations for system 1m;prove:ment. 

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Govems the activity of the )bd1fication Control Board. 

Provides systems-oriented engineering support to the stattion; coordinates with, and asslsts, the 

agencies under the purview of the AFSCF Director for Developnent on matters relating to DeW or 

modifled equipnent. 

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COMMUNICATIONS 

AND ELECTRONICS 

SECTION 

BXA (SMOIO-l) 

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BX 

OPERATIONS 

SUPPOHI' 

SECTION 

SATELLITE 

OPERATIONS 

BRANCH 

(SMOIO) 

DATA ACQUISITION 

AND PROCESSING 

SECTION 

BXB (SMOIO-2) BXD (SMOIO-3) 

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1 Jul 1968 

OPERATIONS 

CONTROL 

SECTION 

BXC (SMOIO-4) 

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SATELLrrE OPERATIONS BRANCH 

FoxmuJ.ates operations policies and programs. 

Coordinates operations, manpower, training, maintenance, engineering, and installations matters 

with appropriate statf' agencies. 

Maintains the operational capability of the tracking station to include all major subsystems and 

related activities. 

Advises on status of operational programs and. effectiveness of operations. 

Supervises activities of the Communications and Electronics, Operations Support, Data Acquisitiop 

and Processing, and Operations Control Sections. 

Pesponsible for tracking station support for satellite vehicle data handling and checkout at the 

missile assembly building, as well as launch pad support and orbital operation. 

Conmunications and Electronics Section. Manages station communications activities, including installation, operation and maintenance of all commercially-leased facilities such as telephone, 

teletype, intercom, and public address systems. 

Administers station cryptographic account. 

Operates and maintains Modems, KW-26/KG-13, and other crypto equipnent. 

Responsible for submiSSion of communications requirements to higher headquarters. 

Operations SuPport Section. Responsible for the data library and software management; and procedures management, standardization, and evaluation. 

Operations Control Section. Supervises all station operations prior to, during, and atter each 

actual orbit pass, rehearsal or validation. 

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Integrates activities of pre-acquisition checkout of the tracking station. 

Coordinates control configuration with the Satellite Test Center to insure the ability to command, 

control, and track during pass. 

Directs postpass data handling and distribution. 

Decides on operational methods at the systems operations console for all active satellites. 

Insures proper functioning of entire tracking station during prelaunch, flyby, and satellite orbital 

operations. 

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CHIEF. SATELLITE OPERATIONS BRANCH 

DATA ACQUISITION AND 

PROCESSING SECTION 

BXD (SMOI0-3) 

DATA ACQUISITION & PROCESSING SECTION 

1 Jul 1968 

RADAR COMPUI'ER 

W~ ~T 

BXDA ( SMOIO-31) BX1JB ( SMOIO-32) 

WIDE-BAND ANTENNA TELEMETRY 

WIT WIT WIT 

BXDC (SMOIO-33) BXDD (SMOIO-34) BXDE ( SMOIO- 35) 

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Data Acquisition and Processing Section. Responsible to the Chief, Satellite Operations Branch, 

for the administrative control as well as the operation of the Satellite Tracking Radar, Computer, 

and Wide Band Units; Satellite Telemetry Ground Stations; and two 60 foot automatic tracking 

telemetry antennas. 

Insures all five subordinate units maintain equipment in an operational configuration and provide 

high quality support for both launch and orbital passes of satellites. 

Assists Chief, Satellite Operations Branch, with developing and implementing plans for new equipment and/or program requirements. 

Radar Unit. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the prelort Radar and VHF and 

UIIF command transmitting systems. Functions include satellite tracking and commanding, 

acquisition of orbital tracking data, preparation of standards and procedures, training of 

equipment operators and enforcing adequate security and safety practices. 

Responsible for all satellite orbital operations (pre-pass, post-pass checks, orbital support, 

pre-launch checks and flybys). 

Computer Unit. Operates the computer equipment and the timing system. 

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Responsible for operation and maintenance of the input/output buffer, telemetry data processor 

command logic equipment, and other computer peripheral eqUipment. 

Performs fault isolation diagnostic checks on computer equipment and monitors the performance 

by the computer maintenance contractor. 

Participates in prelaunch checks, flybys, and satellite orbital operations. 

Wide-Band Unit. Operates and maintains wide-band recording equipment. Participates in prelaunch 

checks, flybys, and satellite orbital operations. 

Antenna Unit. Responsible for operation and maintenance of the telemetry receivers, T"0h)ler 

receiver/transmitter, and the antenna system. PartiCipates in prelaunch checks, f1:yt'j!3 and 

satellite orbital operations. 

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Telemetry Unit. .Eesponsible for the operation and maintenance of the telemetry ground stations. 

Performs checks of associated systems such as instrumentation equipnent, magnetic tape recoro.-

ere 1 and documentation equipnent. 

Participates in prelaunch checks and. flybys and perfonns receiver and. recoro.er telemetry functions 

during satellite orbital operations. 

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COMMANDER~ AFSCF 

11-2 6594TH INSTRUMENTATION ~UADRON 

Grenier AFS, New Hampshire 

6594TH 

INSTRUMENTATION 

~UADRON 

1 Jul 1969 

AA (SMOG) 

ADMINISTRATION 

AND smuRITY 

BRANCH 

AR (SMOGA) 

TEST 

PLANNING 

BRANCH 

CONFIGURATION 

MANAG»m:NT 

BRANCH 

BL (SMOGM) 

FACILITIES AND 

TRANSPORTATION 

BRANCH 

COMMtJNICATIONS 

BRANCH 

M (SMOGP) BD (SMOGF) BE (SMOGC) 

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COMMANDER 

Responsible to the Commander, Air }I'orce Satellite Coatrol. Facil1ty, f'or accanpl1shment of' the 

mission and to other space agencies as directed. 

Establ1shes and maintains e:f':f'ective squadron/contractor/host-tenant relationships to insure operation and maintenance of' the New Hampshire Tracldng station (NBS) in su.p:port of' space satellites 

in the Air Force research and developnent program. 

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11-4 ADMINISrRATION AND SECURITY BRANCH 

Manages, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls administrative services. 

Controls classified documents, including initiation of control procedures. 

Ma.na.ges fonns and records disposition requirements. 

Prepares un1 t history. 

Distributes mail and messages. 

Controls publication of special orders; maintains master publication files. 

Besponsible for overall circulation control at the New Boston facility, including gate sentry 

duty, control and issuance of access identification credentials, protection of restricted areas, 

and roving patrols for overall site security. 

Processes m1litar,y and dependent identification cards. 

Controls registration of vehicles and enforces station regulations. 

PerfOl!l1S investigations requested by the Commander. 

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CONFIDURMION MANAGE:4EN1'BRANCH 

MaiDt8.1ns configuration control records of all equipnent modifications; maintains current master 

tile on configuration documentation. 

Provides engineering support to insure qual1 ty equipnent modifications and. installa.tions; controls 

all modification/installation activity. 

Monitors system operation to detect system. problems j engages in engineering tests, a.nalyses, and 

research; makes prel1m1nary engineering change proposal recommendations for system. improvement. 

Monitors the quality adequacy of the operations and maintenance and associate contractors. 

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11-6 TEST PLANNING BRANCH 

~ceives all test documentation from the Satellite Test Center" translates it into orbit support 

requirements" and forwards requirements to the contractor for implementation. 

Identifies station operations and maintenance scheduling requirements to the Satellite Test Center 

for assistance in fulfilling requirements and accomplishing the mission. 

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FIRE 

STATION 

SECTION 

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FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION BRANCH 

1 Jul 1968 

FACILITIES AND 

TRANSPORI'ATION' 

BRANCH 

BD (SMOGF) 

FACILITIES 

SUPPORI' 

SECTION 

TRANSPORTATION 

AND SUPPLY 

SECTION 

BDB (SMOOF-2) BDC (SMOGF-3) 

CAREl'AKER 

SECTION 

BDD (SMOGF-4) 

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FACn.ITIES AND TRANSPORrATION BRANCH 

Responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, modification, and improvement of 

buildings, utilities, roads and grounds, and equtpnent. 

Responsible for transportation, supply, and fire protection. 

Coordinates required host tenant support agreements for the Squadron. 

Fire station Section. Responsible for all activities relating to fire prevention, protection, 

and rescue. 

Includes all phases of fire protection planning and engineering, fire prevention, fire fighting, 

and related rescue services. 

Includes administration involved in maintenance of fire incident and operation records and reports. 

Facilities Support Section. Operates plants and systems producing utility services such as electricity, vater, sewage, industrial waste, refrigeration, and air conditioning. 

Perfonns miscellaneous services to include custodial, pest control, incinerators, and sanitary fills. 

Perfonns maintenance, repair, and associated civil engineer work on real property as outlined in 

AFR 85-5 and AF.M 85-2. 

Organizes squadron shops to accomplish the work typical of trades such as plumbing, electrical, 

carpentry, refrigeration and air conditioning, pavements and grounds. 

Transportation and Supply Section. Provides transport~tion services for personnel of the in~tallation to include travel requests. 

Prov1des household and personal baggage service for incoming and outgoing PCS personnel. 

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Responsible for budgeting, receipt, warehousing and issuance of accountable supplies and equipment. 

Caretaker Section (Grenier AF Station, New Hampshire, only) 

Provides fire protection, transportation, normal base facilities support such as plumbing, electrical, 

carpentry, refrigeration and air-conditioning, pavement and grounds. 

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COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH 

Manages station communications activities, including installation, operation" and maintenance 

of all commercially-leased fac1l1ties such as telephone, teletype" intercom .. and public address 

systems. 

Administers station cryptographic account. 

Operates and maintains 1OOdems, KW-26/KG-13 eqp.1:r;:mel.lt. 

Iesponsible for the switchboard operation, budgeting, and su'bm1tting requirements to higher 

headquarters • 

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PERSONNEL AND 

ADMINISTRATION 

OFFICE 

rEO (RMOH'P) 

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COMMANDER, AFSCF 

COMMANDER 

6594TH TEST GROUP 

AA (SMOH) 

MATERIEL 

OFFICE 

TEal' AND 

EVALUATION 

OFFICE 

6594TH TEST GROUP 

Hickam AFB, Hawaii 

1 July 1968 

OPERATIONS 

OFFICE 

JM (SMOHM) CL (SMOHR) JO (SMOHO) 

6593RD 

INSTRUMENTATION ~UADRON 

AA (SMOHI) 

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(Special) 

AA (SMORT) 

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S-rANDARDIZATION/ 

EVALUATION OFFICE 

CM (SMOHS) 

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COMMANDER 

Directs the accomplishment of mission for recovery of c~u1es ejected. from space orbiting 

satellites. 

Directs the developnent of capabilities for a military organization to accomplish tracking of 

space .satellites. 

Exercises camnand. control over the 6593rd Test Squadron (Special) and the 6593rd Instrumentation 

Squadron" and assists them in accanplishing their mission. 

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l;".l!iH::)O.L'U'UllL AI.'UJ AIIU.L'I JJ:f,L'.HA!J: J.U~ UiI',tt' J.U.l!i 

Insures that all. personnel actions, i.e., reassignment, promotion, classification, 

APRiOER, pertaining to Officer, Ainnen and. Civilians of the Headquarters and subordinate units 

are completed as required. 

Provides career guidance and. assistance to all military persomel assigned. 

Maintains liaison with P}£AF Base Command on military personnel matters. 

Develops and implements policies and procedures. 

Provides staff guidance and supervision to subordinate units in administrative matters. 

Evaluates activities within areas of functional responsibility to insure conformance with the 

Commander's policies and directives from higher headquarters. 

Maintains records control of classified documents. 

Processes all correspondence dispatched from Group Headquarters. 

Maintains adequate supply and distribution of publications and blank forms. 

Provides and. directs publication and distribution of administrative orders, publications, 

directives, and. communications. 

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MATERIEL OFFICE 

Insures the accomplishment of all materiel functions, including supply, maintenance, transportation, 

procurement, logistics plans, comptroller; facilities planning, construction, alteration, and work 

order review. 

Develops, reviews, and implements policies, plans, procedures, and programs for assigned functional 

areas. 

Prepares logistics annexes to Group Operations Plans. 

Implements and coordinates all host/tenant and interservice agreements. 

Monitors critical supply and procurement actions, and initiates corrective measures as necessary. 

Monitors contractual maintenance matters, and coordinates all support contracts with appropriate agencies. 

Prepares and coordinates facility construction and modification projects and/or work orders for the 

6594th Test Group facility. 

Coordinates Recovery Control Center standby power requirements. 

Provides a logistics coordinator on deployments as required. 

Manages the local aircraft IRAN program. 

Prepares financial plan and monitors disbursements. 

Acts as liaison with SMAMA for all logistics actions on the aerial recovery system. 

Reviews all requests for modifications/prototyping/fit testing (non-TCTO, TO actions) for detc'tllination 

of proper authority. 

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TEST AND EVALUATION OFFICE 

Responsible to the Commander for staff planning and recommendation for implementation of proposed 

and accepted procedural and engineering changes resulting from engineering analyses, field testing, 

and aircrew performance evaluation. 

Interprets and implements directives from higher commands as related to the functions of the office. 

Provides Test Director, prepares test directives and conducts field test and engineering evaluation 

and analysis of all existing, modified and new recovery and support equipment. 

Responsible for conduct of Category II and Category III testing directed by higher headquarters. 

Compiles test data and prepares test reports for newly developed or modified equipment as directed 

by a test directive, and makes recommendations for operational use. 

Identifies operational capabilities and limits for safe operation of recovery equipment. 

DevelOps criteria for determining aircrew effectiveness in conjunction with the Requirements and 

Training Branch. 

Examines and evaluates equipment failures, procedural methods, and aircrew performance and comments 

to determine recovery system deficiencies, and recommends appropriate changes and redesign. 

Prepares correspondence and documentation for the initiation of engineering studies by in-service or 

contractor agencies. 

Monitors progress of all programs and projects in development from inception to delivery and 

installation of equipment or modification kits. 

Provides technical and staff assistance to Operations and Materiel as required. 

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STANDARDIZATION EVALUATION OFFICE 

Dnplements and conducts the Standardization and Evaluation (S/E) program required by AFM 60-1 

and AFSCM 60-2. 

Conducts aircraft refresher courses, pilot, aircrew safety, Standardization/Evaluation panel 

meetings, and Standardization/Evaluation Flight Checks. 

Appoi~ts, supervises flight examiners for all aircrew position; monitors and schedules pilots 

annual instrument training program; monitors and schedules air crew personnel for physiological 

training. 

Maintains training records, Standardization/Evaluation Status cards, and navigation logs and 

records. 

Operates flight manual control system; maintains flight manuals for JC-l30B/H and CH-3B aircraft. 

Administers Standardization/Evaluation written examinations. 

Assists the Group Commander in developing, executing, administering and documenting the overall 

Aerospace Mishap Prevention Program in accordance with AFRs 127-1, 127-2, 127-3, 127-4 and 

supplements thereto. 

Submits a consolidated monthly ground safety report to the SAMSO Safety Office. 

Represents the 6594th Test Group as a member of the SAMBO Safety Council. 

Processes operational hazard reports as outlined in AFR 127-301, "Reporting Operational Hazards." 

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OPERATIONS 

BRANCH 

JOB (SMOHO-1) 

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OPERATIONS OFFICE 

JO (SMOHO) 

OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 

REQUIREMENTS AND BRANCH 

TRAINING BRANCH 

JCQ (SMOHO-2) JOR (SMOHo-31 

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1 

ERATIONS OFFICE 

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OPERATIONS OFFICE 

Manages operational requirements I operational trainingl and. command. guidance required for insuring 

the successful campletion of assigned mission/acquisitionl tracking, read-out and command of 

satellites and. aerial or sUrface recovery of capsules ejected from orbiting satellites. 

Provides direction on operational matters to Headquarbers Staff' and subordinate units. 

Insures directives concerning new or revised operational requirements and. operating procedures are 

prepared, distributed and implemented. in a t:l.mely manner by all elements of the Recovery Task 

Organization. 

Coordinates necessary staff and. subordinate organizations I operational participating to insure 

successful completion of the Group mission. 

Reviews aJJ. infonnation as submitted by the Group staffl contractors I and. support agencies to 

ascertain campatabUity with future mission pJanning and accamplisl::unent of operational tra1n1ng and 

miSSion requirements. 

PartiCipates in mission briefings, critiques, reporbsl and analyses. 

Satellite Operations Branch. Responsible for development of ~tailed plans to insure aerial or surface 

recovery of space capsUles ejected fram orbiting satellites. 

Drafts, coordinates and publishes detailed operations plans and orders that are compatible with program directives I current fOrce structure, and operational procedures. 

Organizes and conducts mission briefings on a daily basis for elements of the Recovery Force while 

in an operational mode. 

Insures a completely operational and functionally suitable Recovery Control Center in readiness for 

each recovery mission and provides duty officers to man the Recovery Control Center during l/'l.unch and 

on-orbit operations through recovery. 

PrOvides personnel for the Recovery Task Force Controller, Mission Coordinator, Plotter, and other 

Recovery Control Center positions as required for mission execution. 

Perfo:rms debriefings of 6593rd Test Squadron (Special), Coast Guard, 76th Air Rescue Squadrcm, and 

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Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii, recovery forces and other special forces as may be employed. 

Organizes and conducts critiques of each mission to ascertain possible improvement areas. 

Prepares and coordinates 6594th Test Group Recovery Test Report for each mission. 

Formulates and develops improved Recovery Control Center systems and facilities and devises new operational methods as required. 

Prepares and keeps current contingency plans for dispersed operations from other island bases. 

Serves as focal point for receipt, dissemination, and utilization of intelligence data affecting 

the mission accomplishment. 

Provides program security officer to insure program security. 

Directs preparation of historical inputs from Headquarters' staff elements and from subordinate 

units and compiles organizational history for submission to higher headquarters. 

Analyzes plans of the Satellite Control FaCility, Atlantic Missile Range, Pacific Missile Range, 

Hawaiian Sea Frontier, NASA, Pacific Air Forces, and other agencies to determine their effect on 

an inter-relation with the 6594th Test Group. 

Operations Requirements and Training Branch. Acts as the responsible office for staff management over all flying operations to insure the most effective utilization o~ ~sourees and successful 

mission accomplishment. 

Maintains surveillance over and prepares directives for the flight management of the 6593rd Test 

Squadron. 

Coordinates flying and operational requirements with appropriate agencies such as the local Base 

Operations, ARTCC, FAA, and CARF. 

Initiates directives for and monitors all aircraft movement required for both direct and indirect 

support of the mission. 

Coordinates and monitors the aircraft flying hour allocation program. 

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Studies current operation capabilities versus planned mission requirement. 

Plans and substantiates quantitative and qualitative aircraft and other major resource requirements. 

Coordinates tracking equipment flyby checks for the 6593rd Instrumentation Squadron. 

Coordinates with the Surface Recovery Units for data pick-up procedures checks and training. 

Establishes aircrew and individual technical training requirements, and obtains quotas for such 

training to meet operation requirements. 

MOnitors the overall 6594th Test Group Flying Training Program for adequacy and effectiveness. 

Maintains training records on all Recovery Qualified Aircraft Commanders as pertains to aerial 

recovery success rates. 

Participates with the Test and Evaluation Office and the Stan/Eval Office in developing criteria 

for determining air crew effectiveness and standardization. 

Responsible for the preparation, review, and publication of disaster and other emergency plans. 

Conducts standard briefings as required for official group visitors and supporting agencies. 

Provides officers, as required, to assist in the operation of the RCC. 

Performs special studies as directed by the Commander. 

Identifies and accomplishes staff action for training requirements as pertains to new equipment. 

Conducts and monitors the General Military Training Program for assigned personnel in accordance 

with 6594 Test Group Regulation 50-3. . 

Responsible for continuous staff supervision of on-the-job training in accordance with 6594 Test 

Group Regulation 50-2. 

Coordinates helicopter and SRU training requirements with 6593 Test Squadron, AFWTR, local MSTS 

offices and local U. S. Navy surface training area offices. 

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Communications Branch. Insures complete operational and functionally suitable communications 

capability for each mission, to include a radio and teletype capability. 

Determines communications equipment requirements to support each program and insures timely . availability, installation and checkout. 

Coordinates mission requirements and scheduling with the 1957th Communications Group at Hickam 

AF.B, Wheeler AFB, and Bellows AFS. 

Conducts mission training for assigned branch personnel to support each program and provides 

training, as required, for personnel who man Recovery Control Center positions during recovery 

operations. 

Maintains communications log, passes information to interested agencies, maintains current documents, 

and makes required communications reports to the Satellite Test Annex. 

Performs organizational maintenance on radio equipment in the Recovery Control Center and operates 

radio and TTY room on a 24-hour basis during missions. 

Maintains COMSEC Account #05011 for Headquarters, 6594th Test Group; and conducts inspections of the 

6593rd Instrumentation Squadron COMBEC Account as directed by higher headquarters. 

Maintains, in conjunction with the Materiel Office, the Mobile Command Post in readiness for possible 

search and recovery missions in remote areas and provides required communications operating personnel 

for MOP manning. 

Formulates communications plans for recovery force operations and prepares communications annexes to 

ReG operations plans and frag orders. 

Provides staff communications assistance to subordinate units and to Headquarters staff officers. 

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ADMINISTRATION 

SUPPORI' 

BRANCH 

BN (SMOHI-l) 

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COMMANDER. 6S94TH TEST GROUP 

AA 

6593RD 

INSTRUMENTATION 

SQUADRON 

(SMOHI) 

CONFIGURATION 

MANAGEMENT 

BRANCH 

BL ( SMOHI-2) 

6593RD INSTRUMENTATION SQUADRON 

Kaena Point 1 Hawaii 

1 Jul 1968 

TEST 

PLANNING 

BRANCH 

BT (SMOHI-3) 

Non-standard organization approved by Hq AFSC (SCOMR) 

Ltr, 9 Apr 68, AFSCF Manning Plan Implementation 

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COMMANDER 

Responsible to the Commander, 6594th Test Group, for accomplishment of the mission and to other 

space agencies as directed. 

Establishes and maintains effective squadron/contractor/host-tenant relationships to insure operation and maintenance of the Hawaiian Tracking Station (HTS) in support of space satellites in 

the Air Force research and developnent program. 

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ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT BRANCH 

nnplements effective administrative procedures. 

Controls classified documents, including initiation of control procedures. 

Manages forms and record disposition requirements. 

Prepares unit history. 

Distributes mail and messages. 

Maintains master publications files. 

Performs necessary photographic support including accident and investigation photos, official ' 

photos for officer portraits, passports, information services, construction, Corps of Engineer 

reference, and historical reports. 

Operates the administrative supply function. 

Insures vehicle transportation support for the Squadron. 

Responsible for physical site security, access clearances, passes, and identification. 

Provides on-station emergency and minor medical support. 

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CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENl' BRANCH 

Represents the Commander in all matters relative to engineering, maintenance, and facilities. 

Serves as the focal point through which configuration control records and engineering change 

proposals are documented and maintained. 

Monitors the quality adequacy of the operations and maintenance and associate contractors. 

Coordinates all contractor activity involving engineering, maintenance, and facility functions; 

and insures that all such on-site operational support activity is carried out with a minimum of 

interference with the operational mission. 

Conducts liaison and coordination with host base agencies and Hq AFSCF to insure necessary 

support, including base support, is provided. 

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Receives all test doclmlentation from the Satellite Test Center, translates it into orbit support 

requirements, and forwards requirements to the contractor for implementation. 

Identifies station operations and maintenance scheduling reqUirements to the Satellite Test Center 

for assistance in fulfilling reqUirements and accomplishing the mission. 

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AIRCRAFT 

MAINTENANCE 

BRANCH 

FG (SMOHT-l) 

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COMMANDER \. 6594TH TEST GROUP 

6593RD TEST SQUADRON (SPECIAL) 

Hickam. AFB, H awaii 

1 Jul 1968 

COMMANDER, 6593RD TEST 

SQUADRON (SPECIAL) 

M (SMORT) 

RECOVERY AIRCRAFI' 

SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 

BRANCH BRANCH 

FE (SMOHT-2) FF (SMOHT-3) 

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COMMANDER 

Commands the 6593rd Test Squadron (Special)in perf'onnance of its mission. 

Manages and directs administrative activities of the Squadron, including establishment of policies 

and procedures, publication and distribution of orders, directives, and communications, and 

maintenance of reports. 

Insures an adequate training program is in effect to assure complete accomplishment of the mission. 

Advises Cormnander of activities 'Which affect the health, vrelfare and morale of Squadron personnel. 

Perf'onns administrative and personnel functions such as maintaining manning flow charls, operation 

of Unit Mail .!born, ansvrering queries concerning pay, leave, and promotion. 

Insures coordination through Group Headquarters on administrative matters and personnel actions for 

'Which the host base is responsible. 

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12-22 AIRCRAFr MAINrENANCE BRANCH 

Performs organizational maintenance on assigned aircraft to include pre-flight and unscheduled 

maintenance. 

Schedules aircraft for fueling, de-fueling, post-flight and periodic inspections; and assists 

the host base in perfor.ming these functions. 

Accomplishes all recover,y systems maintenance and inspections. 

Assigns aircraft to flight schedules. 

Maintains applicable regulations, operating procedures, and technical order files. 

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RECOVERY SYSl'EMS BRANCH 

Provides air/surface recovery capability of space capsuJ.es in support of classified mission. 

Trains and maintains proficiency of recovery-qualified helicopter crews. 

PerfollllS maintenance and. inspection of assigned rotary-wing aircraft. 

, Provides ful.ly qua.lified aerial recovery technicians, aerial recovery specialist" and electronic 

direction-finding operators required in support of Squadron mission. 

Conducts appropriate training, standardization" and upgrading for assigned personnel. 

Maintains aerial recovery poles and components in a state of readiness for operational 

and training missions. 

Perfonns build-up and fabrication of aerial recovery gear as required. 

Supervises or assists in conducting tests of new equipnent and techniques as required. 

PerfollllS organizational" field, and depot level maintenance and inspection of the electronic 

direction-finding equipnent and sUb-systems. 

Stores and. perfonns associated maintenance of electronic marker buoys and marking devices. 

Coordinates, as necessary, with other ~ activities" higher Head~rters, and designated 

civilian personnel on equipnent modifications and new development. 

Acts as project office on special equipment tests and evaluations. 

Maintains development and refinement of airbome recovery gear components and. in-flight 

techniques. 

Integrates and schedules miSSion requirements with appropriate m1lltary agancies. 

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AIroRAFT OPERATIONS BRANCH 

Directs operations and training programs of a special test squadron. 

Schedules operational and training missions to qualify and maintain proficien!=!y ot aircrews. 

Maintains airc:rew qualification records I incl.uding training tolders and tlying records. 

Schedules aircrews and aircraft to e.cccmpl1sh assigned missions. 

Maintains classified fUes. 

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