5th Space Warning Squadron

Space Squadron
Space Squadron emblem
Active	19??-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 Defense Space Communications Squadron.

Commanders

• Col John Harris (1993–1995)
• Col Henry W. Poburka (12 Jul 1995-1997)^[1]

Decorations

• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • 1 Jan 2000-31 Aug 2001^[2]
  • 1 Jan 1999-31 Dec 1999^[3]
  • 1 Oct 1995-30 Sep 1997^[4]
  • 1 Oct 1992-30 Sep 1994^[5]
  • 1 Sep 1989-31 Aug 1991^[6]
  • 2 May 1973-1 May 1976^[7]
  • 17 Nov 1971-1 May 1973^[8]

See also

• Defense Support Program
• 2d Space Warning Squadron
• 8th Space Warning Squadron
• 11th Space Warning Squadron

References

1. AFHRA FOIA Req 09-0061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 Dec 1996)
2. AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
3. AFSPC Special Order GA-97, 2000
4. AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 Nov 1997
5. AFSPC Special Order GA-15, 1995
6. AFSPC Special Order GA-095, 1992
7. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-161, 1977
8. Department of the Air Force Special Order GB-830, 1973