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752d Special Operations Group

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The 752d Special Operations Group (752 SOG) is an operational unit of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command. A subordinate unit of the 352d Special Operations Wing, it is stationed at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, UK.

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As part of the 352d SOW, the 752d SOG is the United States Air Force special operations forces contribution to the U.S. Special Operations Command, Europe (SOCEUR), a subcommand of the United States European Command.

The group's origins date to 1944 as the 2d Air Commando Group.

Units

The 752d Special Operations Group consists of the following squadrons:

  • 7th Special Operations Squadron (CV-22 Osprey)
  • 67th Special Operations Squadron (MC-130J Commando II)
  • 321st Special Tactics Squadron (Pararescue, Combat Controller, SOWT)
  • 352d Special Operations Support Squadron
  • World War II

    When activated, the 2d Air Commando Group trained to establish and maintain an airstrip behind enemy lines, to provide for its own supply and air defense, to attack targets in the enemy's rear areas, and to furnish air support for ground operations.

    Lineage

    Activated as the 752d Special Operations Group on 23 Mar December 2015

    Assignments

    352d Special Operations Wing

    Components

  • 7th Special Operations Squadron: 23 March 2015 – Present
  • 67th Special Operations Squadron: 23 March 2015 – Present
  • 321st Special Tactics Squadron: 23 Mar 2015 - Present
  • References

    752d Special Operations Group Wikipedia