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The '''690th Cyberspace Operations Group''', at [[Lackland Air Force Base]], [[Texas]], is a United States Air Force group managing four squadrons relating to computer network operations. The group was established 1 April 1991 as the 6900 Communications-Computer Group. The group was re-designated the Air Intelligence Agency Intelligence Systems Group on 1 October 1993. It was re-designated again as the 690th Information Operations Group on 1 Oct 1997. On 5 July 2006, the group was again re-designated as the 690th Network Support Group.<ref>''Factsheets: 690th Network Support Group'', ''http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=18420''</ref>


The '''690th Cyberspace Operations Group''', at [[Lackland Air Force Base]], [[Texas]], is a United States Air Force group operating the Cyber Security and Control System weapon system. The group was established 1 April 1991 as the 6900 Communications-Computer Group. The group was redesignated the Air Intelligence Agency Intelligence Systems Group on 1 October 1993. It was redesignated again as the 690th Information Operations Group on 1 Oct 1997. On 5 July 2006, the group was again re-designated as the 690th Network Support Group.<ref name=690NSGfacts/>
The group is responsible for operating and maintaining the Air Force's global enterprise network. 690 NSG is the largest group in the [[67th Cyberspace Wing]]. The group is composed of four squadrons and multiple detachments located around the world.

The group is responsible for operating and maintaining the Air Force's global enterprise network. 690th COG was moved under the [[688th Cyberspace Wing]] in 2018.

Component units

The group is composed of six squadrons and two detachments located around the world.

[[83d Network Operations Squadron]]

[[561st Network Operations Squadron]]

[[690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron]]

[[690th Intelligence Support Squadron]]

[[690th Network Support Squadron]]

[[691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron]]

[[692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron]]


==Mission==
==Mission==
Operate, sustain and defend the Air Force information network by employing the Cyberspace Security and Control System weapon system to assure global cyber supremacy, enforce network standards and develop Airmen as cyber warriors.
The 690 NSG provides command and control (C2) of the network security boundaries of all Air Force installations. Currently, technicians from the 690 NSG are moving base-by-base and rolling all AF network core services (email, web access, etc.) into a single Air Force Network (AFNet).<ref>''MIT Journal story on AFNet'', ''http://www.military-information-technology.com/mit-home/367-mit-2011-volume-15-issue-10-november/4997-air-force-builds-one-network.html''</ref> The AFNet is managed by two Network Operations Squadrons.<ref>''Reuters news story on US Cyber Command'', ''http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/10/05/us-usa-cyberwar-idUSTRE69433120101005''</ref>

==Lineage==
* Established 1 April 1991 as the '''6900th Communications-Computer Group'''
: Activated 1 April 1991
* Redesignated '''Air Intelligence Agency Intelligence Systems Group''' on 1 October 1993
* Redesignated '''690th Information Operations Group''' on 1 October 1997
* Redesignated '''690th Network Support Group''' on 5 July 2006<ref name=690NSGfacts/>
* Redesignated '''690th Cyberspace Operations Group''' on 1 October 2013

===Components===
* 83rd Network Operations Squadron, August 2009 – present
:: [[Langley Air Force Base]], Virginia
* [[561st Network Operations Squadron]] ("Gryphons"), August 2009 – present
:: [[Peterson Air Force Base]], Colorado
* 690th Computer Systems Squadron (later 690th Network Support Squadron),<ref>Components stationed with group headquarters except as noted.</ref> 1 October 1997 – present
* 690th Information Operations Squadron, 1 October 1997 – 1 August 2000
* 690th Intelligence Support Squadron, 1 October 1997 – present
* 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 8 January 2015 – present
:: [[Hickam Air Force Base]], Hawaii
* 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 4 March 2016 – present
:: [[Ramstein Air Base]], Germany
* 692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 2 April 2022 - present
:: [[Eglin Air Force Base]], Florida


===Assignments===
==Assigned Squadrons==
* [[Electronic Security Command]] (later Air Force Intelligence Command, Air Intelligence Agency), 1 April 1991
* 83th Network Operations Squadron, (Langley Air Force Base, Virginia)
* [[Eighth Air Force]], 1 February 2001
* 561th Network Operations Squadron, (Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado)
* [[67th Information Operations Wing]] (later 67th Network Warfare Wing, 67th Cyberspace Wing), 5 November 2001
* 690th Network Support Squadron, (Lackland Air Force Base, Texas)
* [[688th Cyberspace Wing]], 30 June 2018 – present
* 690th Intelligence Support Squadron, (Lackland Air Force Base, Texas)
* 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, (Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii)
* 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron, (Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany)


==Assignments==
===Stations===
* Kelly Air Force Base (later Kelly Annex, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland), 1 February 2001 – present


==See also==
===Major Command/Numbered Air Force===
* [[List of cyber warfare forces]]
* [[Air Force Space Command]]/[[Twenty-Fourth Air Force]] (18 Aug 2009–Present)
* [[Air Combat Command]]/[[Eighth Air Force]] (5 Jul 2006 – 17 Aug 2009)


== References ==
==References==
{{portal|United States Air Force|Military of the United States}}
{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=17932 Twenty-Fourth Air Force (AFSPC) fact sheet]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150929002759/http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=17932 Twenty-Fourth Air Force (AFSPC) fact sheet]
* [http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=15952 67 Network Warfare Wing (AFSPC) fact sheet]
* {{cite web|url= http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=15952 |last1=Robertson|first1=Patsy|title=Factsheet 67 Network Warfare Wing (AFSPC)|date=4 December 2009|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150313200829/http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=15952 |archive-date=13 March 2015 |access-date=9 June 2016}}


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Latest revision as of 20:47, 13 July 2024

690th Cyberspace Operations Group
Active1991–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleCyber Operations
SizeGroup
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQLackland Air Force Base
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Insignia
690th Network Support Group emblem (approved 29 March 1995)[1]

The 690th Cyberspace Operations Group, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, is a United States Air Force group operating the Cyber Security and Control System weapon system. The group was established 1 April 1991 as the 6900 Communications-Computer Group. The group was redesignated the Air Intelligence Agency Intelligence Systems Group on 1 October 1993. It was redesignated again as the 690th Information Operations Group on 1 Oct 1997. On 5 July 2006, the group was again re-designated as the 690th Network Support Group.[1]

The group is responsible for operating and maintaining the Air Force's global enterprise network. 690th COG was moved under the 688th Cyberspace Wing in 2018.

Component units

The group is composed of six squadrons and two detachments located around the world.

83d Network Operations Squadron

561st Network Operations Squadron

690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron

690th Intelligence Support Squadron

690th Network Support Squadron

691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron

692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron

Mission

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Operate, sustain and defend the Air Force information network by employing the Cyberspace Security and Control System weapon system to assure global cyber supremacy, enforce network standards and develop Airmen as cyber warriors.

Lineage

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  • Established 1 April 1991 as the 6900th Communications-Computer Group
Activated 1 April 1991
  • Redesignated Air Intelligence Agency Intelligence Systems Group on 1 October 1993
  • Redesignated 690th Information Operations Group on 1 October 1997
  • Redesignated 690th Network Support Group on 5 July 2006[1]
  • Redesignated 690th Cyberspace Operations Group on 1 October 2013

Components

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  • 83rd Network Operations Squadron, August 2009 – present
Langley Air Force Base, Virginia
Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
  • 690th Computer Systems Squadron (later 690th Network Support Squadron),[2] 1 October 1997 – present
  • 690th Information Operations Squadron, 1 October 1997 – 1 August 2000
  • 690th Intelligence Support Squadron, 1 October 1997 – present
  • 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 8 January 2015 – present
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
  • 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 4 March 2016 – present
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
  • 692nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 2 April 2022 - present
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Assignments

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Stations

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  • Kelly Air Force Base (later Kelly Annex, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland), 1 February 2001 – present

See also

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  1. ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (23 August 2011). "Factsheet 690 Network Support Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  2. ^ Components stationed with group headquarters except as noted.
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