5th Space Warning Squadron
| Space Squadron | |
|---|---|
 5th Space Warning Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1992-1999 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Space Operations |
| Role | Missile Warning |
| Part of | AFSPC/14 AF/21st Space Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Woomera AS, Australia |
| Decorations |  AFOUA |
The United States Air Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) was a missile warning unit located at Woomera AS, Australia.
It used to be known as the 5th Joint Defense Space Communications Squadron. [citation needed]
Operations
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.
Commanders
- Col John Harris (1993–1995)
- Col Henry W. Poburka (12 Jul 1995-1997)[1]
Decorations
See also
- Defense Support Program
- 2d Space Warning Squadron
- 8th Space Warning Squadron
- 11th Space Warning Squadron
References
- ^ AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
- ^ 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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