392d Training Squadron
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The United States Air Force
's 392d Training Squadron (392 TRS) is an intercontinental ballistic missile
(ICBM) training unit at Vandenberg AFB, California
. Their mission is "To Train America's Frontline Missile Operators."
, Idaho
. On 10 April 1943, the unit was reassigned to Moses Lake Army Air Base
, Washington. Another move came on 5 November 1943, when the 592d was assigned to Drew Field
, Florida
, where it would remain for the duration of its active service. As part of the 396th Bombardment Group
, the 592d flew B-17 bombers in its role as first a operational training squadron and then as a replacement training squadron. The 592d was inactivated on 1 May 1944 at Drew Field, Florida.
missile operations and maintenance training, primarily for Royal Air Force
missile personnel.
). This new unit, the 392d Tactical Missile Squadron, was not activated immediately. Instead, it remained inactive until 1 July 1993, when it was redesignated the 392d Space and Missile Training Squadron and activated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. On 1 April 1994, the unit was redesignated the 392d Training Squadron. Since it's activation, the 392d has been responsible for initial qualification training, specialty code-awarding courses for Minuteman
and Peacekeeper ICBM crews, as well as basic mission orientation and refresher training for Air Force Space Command
commanders and staff. Due to restructuring as a result of the creation of Global Strike Command, the 392d shifted its training responsibilities to only training Missile Operators.
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
's 392d Training Squadron (392 TRS) is an intercontinental ballistic missile
Intercontinental ballistic missile
An intercontinental ballistic missile is a ballistic missile with a long range typically designed for nuclear weapons delivery...
(ICBM) training unit at Vandenberg AFB, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Their mission is "To Train America's Frontline Missile Operators."
History
The 392d Training Squadron traces its lineage through two different units, the 592nd Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) and the 392nd Missile Training Squadron.592d Bombardment Squadron
The 592d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) was first activated on 16 Feb 1943, at Mountain Home Army Air FieldMountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation located in southwestern Idaho, United States. The base is in Elmore County, 12 miles southwest of the city of Mountain Home, which is 40 miles southeast of Boise, via Interstate 84.The host unit at Mountain Home since 1972...
, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
. On 10 April 1943, the unit was reassigned to Moses Lake Army Air Base
Larson Air Force Base
Larson Air Force Base is a closed United States Air Force base located five miles northwest of the central business district of Moses Lake, in Grant County, Washington. After its closure, the airport was operated as Grant County International Airport.-History:Larson Air Force Base was named in...
, Washington. Another move came on 5 November 1943, when the 592d was assigned to Drew Field
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, where it would remain for the duration of its active service. As part of the 396th Bombardment Group
396th Bombardment Group
The 396th Bombardment Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the Third Air Force, being stationed at Drew Field, Florida. It was inactivated on 1 May 1944....
, the 592d flew B-17 bombers in its role as first a operational training squadron and then as a replacement training squadron. The 592d was inactivated on 1 May 1944 at Drew Field, Florida.
392d Missile Training Squadron
The 392d Missile Training Squadron was first activated on 15 September 1957, at Cooke (now Vandenberg) Air Force Base, California. The unit was redesignated the 392d Missile Training Squadron (IRBM) on 1 April 1958, before being deactivated on 1 February 1963. During its active time, the unit was responsible for ThorPGM-17 Thor
Thor was the first operational ballistic missile of the U.S. Air Force . Named after the Norse god of thunder, it was deployed in the United Kingdom between 1959 and September 1963 as an intermediate range ballistic missile with thermonuclear warheads. Thor was in height and in diameter. It was...
missile operations and maintenance training, primarily for Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
missile personnel.
392d Training Squadron
On 19 September 1985, the 592d Bombardment Squadron was consolidated with the 392d Missile Training Squadron (IRBMIntermediate-range ballistic missile
An intermediate-range ballistic missile is a ballistic missile with a range of 3,000–5,500 km , between a medium-range ballistic missile and an intercontinental ballistic missile...
). This new unit, the 392d Tactical Missile Squadron, was not activated immediately. Instead, it remained inactive until 1 July 1993, when it was redesignated the 392d Space and Missile Training Squadron and activated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. On 1 April 1994, the unit was redesignated the 392d Training Squadron. Since it's activation, the 392d has been responsible for initial qualification training, specialty code-awarding courses for Minuteman
LGM-30 Minuteman
The LGM-30 Minuteman is a U.S. nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile . As of 2010, the version LGM-30G Minuteman-III is the only land-based ICBM in service in the United States...
and Peacekeeper ICBM crews, as well as basic mission orientation and refresher training for Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command is a major command of the United States Department of the Air Force, with its headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. AFSPC supports U.S. military operations worldwide through the use of many different types of satellite, launch and cyber operations....
commanders and staff. Due to restructuring as a result of the creation of Global Strike Command, the 392d shifted its training responsibilities to only training Missile Operators.