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The United States Space Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) is a missile warning unit located at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado.

5th Space Waring Squadron
5th Space Warning Squadron emblem
Active1992-1999, 2023-present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Space Force
TypeSpace Operations
RoleMissile Warning
Garrison/HQBuckley Space Force Base, Colorado
Motto(s)Partnership for Peace
Decorations AFOUA
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Robert Smith

It used to be known as the 5th Joint Defense Space Communications Squadron. [citation needed]

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From 1992 to 1999, the 5th Space Warning Squadron operated the only ground station in the Southern Hemisphere for the Defense Support Program, a space-based system that provides global missile warning.[1]

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  1. ^ Endicott, Judy G. (1998). Active Air Force Wings as of 1 October 1995. Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 368–369.
  • ^ AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
  • ^ [1]
  • ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
  • ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
  • ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
  • ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
  • ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
  • ^ Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977
  • ^ Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973

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