485th Intelligence Squadron

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485th Intelligence Squadron
Active1953–1955; 1962–1992 1995-present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleIntelligence
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQMainz-Kastel, Germany
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Insignia
485th Intelligence Squadron emblem (approved 21 July 1998)[1]485th Intelligence Squadron.PNG

The United States Air Force's 485th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Mainz-Kastel, Germany.

Mission[]

History[]

Lineage[]

85th Radio Squadron
  • Constituted as the 85th Radio Squadron, Mobile on 4 August 1953
Activated on 8 December 1953
Inactivated on 8 May 1955
Disbanded on 15 June 1983
Reconstituted and consolidated with the 6985th Electronic Security Squadron as the 485th Intelligence Squadron on 10 May 1995[1]
485th Intelligence Squadron
  • Designated as the 6985th Radio Squadron, Mobile and activated on 1 July 1962
Redesignated 6985th Security Squadron on 1 July 1963
Redesignated 6985 Electronic Security Squadron on 1 August 1979
Inactivated on 30 June 1992
  • Consolidated with the 6985th Electronic Security Squadron as the 485th Intelligence Squadron on 10 May 1995
Activated on 1 July 1995[1]

Assignments[]

  • United States Air Force Security Service, 8 December 1953
  • 6910th Security Group, 19 May 1954 – 8 May 1955
  • 6981st Radio Group, Mobile (later 6981st Security Group), 1 July 1962
  • , 1 July 1974
  • United States Air Force Security Service (later Electronic Security Command), 1 March 1979
  • 6949th Electronic Security Group, 1 January 1980
  • , 1 August 1981
  • , 1 October 1983
  • Pacific Electronic Security Division (later 692d Intelligence Wing), 1 June 1989 – 30 June 1992
  • 26th Intelligence Group (later 26th Information Operations Group), 1 July 1995
  • 70th Mission Support Group, 5 July 2006
  • 693d Intelligence Group (later 693d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group), 12 July 2007 – present[1]

Stations[]

  • Mainz-Kastel, Germany, 1 July 1995 – present
  • Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 1 July 1962 – 30 June 1992
  • Sembach Air Base, Germany, 2 May 1954 – 8 May 1955
  • Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, 8 December 1953 – 17 April 1954[1]

Awards[]

Award streamer Award Dates Notes
AFOUA with Valor.jpg Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device 1 July 2002-31 May 2003 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1963-31 December 1964 6985th Radio Squadron,Mobile (later 6985th Security Squadron)[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1968-30 June 1970 6985th Security Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1970-30 April 1972 6985th Security Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1972-30 June 1974 6985th Security Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1974-30 June 1976 6985th Security Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1991-30 June 1992 6985th Electronic Security Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1995-30 September 1995[note 1] 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 1996-30 September 1997 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 1997-30 September 1998 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 1999-30 September 2000 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 June 2001-31 May 2002 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 June 2003-31 May 2005 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 June 2006-31 May 2007 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 June 2009-31 May 2011 485th Intelligence Squadron[1]

References[]

Notes[]

Explanatory notes
  1. ^ Bailey gives start date for the award as 1 October 1994, but the unit was not active until July 1995.
Citations
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Bailey, Carl E. (March 10, 2015). "Factsheet 485 Intelligence Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

Bibliography[]

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