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303rd Intelligence Squadron

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303rd Intelligence Squadron
303rd Intelligence Squadron emblem[1]
(approved 18 May 2012)[2]
Active1970–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeIntelligence Squadron
RoleMilitary Intelligence
Garrison/HQOsan Air Base, Korea
Nickname(s)"Skivvy Nine"
Motto(s)To Keep the Morning Calm[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation[2]
Insignia
6903rd Electronic Security Group emblem (approved 21 June 1982)[2]

303rd Intelligence Squadron (303 IS) is an intelligence unit of the United States Air Force located at Osan AB, South Korea. Also known as "Skivvy Nine," the squadron is a tenant unit of the 51st Fighter Wing, although it is operationally a component of the 480th Intelligence Wing.[3] Most Skivvy Nine operations occur in the Korean Combined Operations and Intelligence Center (KCOIC).[4] Together with the 6th Intelligence Squadron, the 303rd Intelligence Squadron comprises Distributed Ground Station 3 (DGS-3), a component of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System.[5] Founded 22 November 1950, the 303rd Intelligence Squadron is one of the most historic units in the U.S. Air Force, providing timely cryptologic support since the Korean War.[6]

Mission

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History

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Lineage

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  • Designated as the 6903rd Security Squadron and activated on 1 May 1970
  • Redesignated 6903rd Electronic Security Squadron on 1 August 1979
  • Redesignated 6903rd Electronic Security Group on 1 October 1981
  • Redesignated 303rd Intelligence Squadron on 1 October 1993[2]

Assignments

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Stations

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  • Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 1 May 1970 – present[2]

Awards

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1 June 2002 – 31 May 2003
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1 May 1970 – 1 April 1971
2 April 1971 – 1 April 1972
1 January 1976 – 30 June 1977
1 July 1978 – 30 June 1979
1 July 1979 – 30 June 1981
1 July 1991 – 30 June 1993
1 October 1993 – 30 September 1994
1 October 1994 – 30 September 1995
1 October 1995 – 30 September 1996
1 October 1997 – 30 September 1998
1 October 1999 – 30 September 2000
1 June 2001 – 31 May 2002
1 June 2003 – 30 September 2004
1 October 2004 – 31 May 2005
1 June 2007 – 31 May 2009
1 June 2009 – 31 May 2011
19 August 1972 – 20 August 1972[2]

References

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Notes
  1. ^ a b "Uniformed Services: Air Force: 303d Intelligence Squadron Emblem". The Institute of Heraldry. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Bailey, Carl E. (10 February 2017). "Factsheet 303 Intelligence Squadron (AFISRA)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  3. ^ Gauthier, 2 Lt David (2 January 2008). "Skivvy Nine: Information Operations in Combat Environment". Federation of American Scientists. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Nissen, 1 Lt Kay M. (8 October 2013). "ISRG locks in, trains for wartime operations". 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Air Force Distributed Common Ground System". 13 October 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  6. ^ "303rd IS innovates internship program". Stripes Korea. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.

Bibliography

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