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720th Special Tactics Group

720th Special Tactics Group
720th Special Tactics Group airmen jump from a C-130J Hercules
ActiveOctober 1, 1987 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Air Force
TypeSpecial Operations Forces
RoleOrganize, train and equip ST forces worldwide to integrate, synchronize, and/or control air power during operations.
Size800[1]
Part of U.S. Special Operations Command
Air Force Special Operations Command
24th Special Operations Wing
Garrison/HQHurlburt Field
EngagementsPersian Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
DecorationsGallant Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" Device
Insignia
720th Special Tactics Group emblem (Approved 9 June 1988)[2]

The 720th Special Tactics Group is one of the special operations ground components of the 24th Special Operations Wing, assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) of the United States Air Force.[3] The group is headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The group is composed of geographically separated squadrons in four separate states; Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina and Washington.

Overview

The Group's Special Tactics Squadrons are made up of Special Tactics Officers, Combat Controllers, Combat Rescue Officers, Pararescuemen, Special Reconnaissance, Air Liaison Officers, Tactical Air Control Party personnel, and a number of combat support airmen which comprise 58 Air Force specialties.[4]

Special Tactics Squadrons are organized, trained and equipped specifically for various special operations missions facilitating air operations on the battlefield. They conduct combat search and rescue missions, perform battlefield surgery,[5] collect intelligence, as well as call in close air support or airstrikes against enemy combatants and are often partnered with other U.S. special operations forces overseas.

Subordinate units

720th STG airmen during the transition ceremony of the 17th ASOS from Air Combat Command to Air Force Special Operations Command.

The 720th Special Tactics Group is assigned four special tactics squadrons and a support squadron.[4]

Other missions

The 720th STG also serves as the functional manager for two Special Tactics squadrons stationed outside the United States, the 320th Special Tactics Squadron under the 353d Special Operations Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 321st Special Tactics Squadron under the 352d Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England.[1]

There are two Air National Guard units that augments the 720th STG for training and deployments, the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, based at Standiford Field,[1] and the Oregon Air National Guard's 125th Special Tactics Squadron, based at Portland International Airport.

History

Prior to May 2014, special operations weather technicians were assigned to the 10th Combat Weather Squadron. The decision was made to integrate these technicians with the other special operators serving in the special tactics squadrons and the squadron was inactivated upon their transfer.[6]

CHIEF Master Sergeant Aaron deployed from the group's 22d Special Tactics Squadron to Kandahar Province Afghanistan, was awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions on 10 December 2013. CMSgt Aaron and two Army Special Forces teammates had become separated from the main friendly body of troops while infiltrating enemy territory. The three were trapped in a courtyard by intense enemy fire that wounded CMSgt Aaron's two companions. CMSgt Aaron sprinted from his position to the exposed position of the two wounded teammates to defend them. Aaron continued to fight the enemy alone until reinforcements arrived. Once they did, he dragged his teammates to a nearby position of concealment and administered life-saving trauma care.[7]

Lineage

  • Designated as the 1720th Special Tactics Group and activated on 1 October 1987
  • Redesignated 720th Special Tactics Group on 31 March 1992.[2]

Assignments

Components

Ft. Benning, Georgia[9]
Pope Air Force Base (later Pope Field, North Carolina[10]
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, (McChord Air Force Base), Washington[11]
Pope Air Force Base (later Pope Field), North Carolina[12]
Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico[13]
  • 720th Operations Support Squadron: 29 November 2004 – Present
  • Special Tactics Training Squadron, 1 June 2008 – 1 October 2008[9][14]

Stations

Awards

Award streamer Award Dates Notes
Gallant Unit Citation 1 January 2008–30 September 2009 [2]
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award 1 January 2008–30 September 2009
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/Combat "V" Device 1 September 2001–31 August 2003 [2]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 August 1991-31 July 1993 [2]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 August 1993-31 July 1995 [2]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 August 1995-31 July 1997 [2]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 September 1999-31 August 2001 [2]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 August 1997-31 July 1999 [2]

Commanders

  • October 1987 – May 1991, Col. John T. Carney[15]
  • May 1991 – 1995, Col. Robert W. Neumann[15]
  • 1995 – 1997, Col. Craig F. Brotchie[15]
  • 1997 – July 1999, Col. James L. Oeser[16]
  • July 1999 – July 2001, Col. Jeffrey Buckmelter[15]
  • July 2001 – July 2002, Col. Robert H. Holmes[17]
  • July 2002 – July 2004, Col. Craig D. Rith[15][18]
  • July 2004 – August 2006, Col. Kenneth F. Rodriguez[19][20][21]
  • August 2006 – July 2008, Col. Marc F. Stratton[22][23]
  • July 2008 – June 2010, Col. Bradley P. Thompson[23][24]
  • June 2010 – June 2012, Col. Robert G. Armfield[25]
  • June 2012 – July 2014, Col. Kurt Buller[26]

References

Notes
  1. ^ a b c "Factsheet: 720th Special Tactics Group". 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Haulman, Daniel L. (15 July 2010). "Factsheet 720 Special Tactics Group (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. ^ "24th Special Operations Wing". Air Force Special Operations Command. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Factsheet:24th Special Operations Wing". Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Battlefield Surgery".
  6. ^ a b Parkinson, A1C Jeff (14 May 2014). "Hurlburt deactivates [sic] squadron". nwfdailynews.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Savage, Maj Craig (17 December 2014). "PJ's extraordinary heroism earns an Air Force Cross". Air Force News Service. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  8. ^ Unless indicated, group components are stationed with the group headquarters.
  9. ^ a b Research Division, Air Force Historical Research Agency, Air Force Organizational Status Change Report, October 2008
  10. ^ "Factsheets : 21 Special Tactics Squadron (AFSOC)". Afhra.af.mil. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  11. ^ Dollman, David (15 May 2017). "22 Special Tactics Squadron (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  12. ^ 24 Special Tactics Squadron (AFSOC) > Air Force Historical Research Agency > Display
  13. ^ See "Factsheet 24th Special Operations Wing". 24th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2015. (list of groups and squadrons assigned to 24th Wing)
  14. ^ Research Division, Air Force Historical Research Agency, Air Force Organizational Status Change Report, June 2008
  15. ^ a b c d e Marion, Forrest (2018). Brothers in Berets: The Evolution of Air Force Special Tactics, 1953-2003 (PDF). Maxwell AFB, AL: Air University Press. pp. 162, 180, 243, 300, 315, 336. ISBN 978-1585662784.
  16. ^ "Photochart of USAF Leadership (As of Sept. 1 1998)" (PDF). AIR FORCE Magazine. September 1998: 74.
  17. ^ "Brigadier General Robert H. Holmes". United States Air Force. June 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  18. ^ "Craig Rith". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Photochart of USAF Leadership (As of Sept. 1, 2004)" (PDF). AIR FORCE Magazine. September 2004: 91.
  20. ^ "Photochart of USAF Leadership (As of Sept. 1, 2005)" (PDF). AIR FORCE Magazine. September 2005: 90.
  21. ^ Dick, Erin (18 August 2006). "720th STG under new leadership". AFSOC Public Affairs. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  22. ^ "Colonel Marc F. Stratton". 37th Training Wing. July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  23. ^ a b Cooper, Amy (1 July 2008). "720th Special Tactics Group welcomes new commander". Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  24. ^ Norrad, Wayne G. (July 2010). "CCA President's Corner" (PDF). CCA News (20). Combat Controller Association: 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 November 2016.
  25. ^ "Colonel Robert G. Armfeld". Air Force Special Operations Command. May 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  26. ^ "Kurt Buller". www.linkedin.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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