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16th Operations
Support Squadron
The 16th Operations Support
Squadron (16th OSS) does exactly as its
name indicates: provides operational support to the
largest operations group in the Air Force, the 16th
Operations Group. Eleven flights are responsible for
supporting the group commander and seven operational
squadrons.
All aircraft movements on or above
Hurlburt Field are controlled by the Airfield Operations
Flight. The flight deploys personnel to real world
contingencies and exercises, as do all the flights
in the squadron. Current Operations Flight schedules
all flying activities.
Weather Flight supports local and
transient aircraft and deploys Special Operations
Weather Teams to support deployed special operations
forces. Weapons and Tactics Flight improves combat
effectiveness of the 16th Operations Group
aircrews by building knowledge and proficiency in
combat tactics.
Intelligence Flight supports commanders,
staff and flying squadrons with current political,
military and threat assessments affecting their missions.
Plans Flight develops, maintains and
executes deliberate and campaign plans.
The Joint Liaison Flight is manned
by Army Special Forces, Navy SEAL, and Air Force personnel.
The flight offers realistic and intense combat training
for special operations forces.
Medical Flight provides medical care
for 16 SOW personnel, both on station and deployed.
Personnel are specially trained and equipped to medically
support world-wide special operations missions.
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