222d Command and Control Squadron explained

Unit Name:222d Command and Control Squadron
Dates:2008-Present
Country: United States
Type:Command and Control
Role:National-level C2[1]
Command Structure:107th Attack Wing / U.S. Space Command
Garrison:Rome, New York
Motto:"FIDELIS CUSTODIS" - Faithful Guardians

The 222d Command and Control Squadron (222 CACS) is an Air National Guard command and control squadron located at Rome, New York and Chantilly, Virginia.

Mission

222 CACS provides the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) National Reconnaissance Office Operations Center (NOC) with augmentees to assist NRO and U.S. Space Command during times of need. 222 CACS provides support with ongoing space operations crucial to our national security. The NRO is a joint organization engaged in the research and development, acquisition, launch and operation of overhead reconnaissance systems necessary to meet the needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

History

Emblem

Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The stars symbolize the unit ties to the Air Force Space Command. The orbiting satellite represents the unit's connection to space and the National Reconnaissance Office. The satellite represents local heritage and culture. The profile of the Minuteman symbolizes the connection to the Air National Guard and the unit's rapid response capability. Emblem approved 13 March 2009.

Previous designations

Assignments

Major Command/Gaining Command

Locations

Photo gallery

File: National Reconnaissance Operations Center.PNG|NROC logo

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://readme.readmedia.com/news/show/New-York-Air-National-Guard-Activates-Central-New-York-Reconnaissance-Unit/311111 New York ANG Activates Central NY Reconnaissance Unit