561st Network Operations Squadron

The 561 Network Operations Squadron is located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.[3] It is currently under the command of the 690th Cyberspace Operations Group, which is responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force's global enterprise network. The 561st NOS mission is to operate the cyberspace security and control system (CSCS) weapon system to deliver mission assurance.[4] The 561st NOS and 690th COG report to the 688th Cyberspace Wing, which is currently under the Sixteenth Air Force. The current commander, Lt Col Joshua Diehl, took command July 16, 2019.[5] The 561st NOS was originally assigned to Air Force Space Command but was transferred to Air Combat Command on June 7, 2018.[6]

561st Network Operations Squadron
Approved 17 May 1983; newest rendition, 17 Oct 2018.
ActiveCurrent
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleCyber Operations
SizeSquadron
Part ofAir Force Combat Command
Garrison/HQPeterson AFB
Nickname(s)Five-Six-One
Mascot(s)Gryphons.[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device for 1 Oct 2010-30 Sep 2012. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for 1 Jan 1983-31 Dec 1984, 5 Jul 2006 – 31 May 2007, 1 Oct 2012-30 Sep 2013.
Commanders
Current
commander		Lt Col Diehl[2]

Emblem

The emblem was originally designed for the 2161st Communication Squadron, a predecessor of the 561 NOS. Polaris, the guiding star and light, allude to Air Force Communications Command communicators who provide the medium for obtaining and providing guidance to all Air Force activities through communications systems. The star also symbolizes the NATO mission, thus, the close coordination with our Allies. The ellipses signify the elements of the atom, the basis of all electronic/electrical equipment that the 2161st Communication Squadron operated and maintained. This is the macrocosm view. In the macrocosm, the ellipses represent the earth and the global-wide communications (connectivity) which the 2161st Communications Squadron provided. The lightning bolt indicates the transmission and reception of signals by the communications equipment and is symbolic of Air Force Communications Command. The blue background indicated the United States Air Force primary theater of operations, the sky. The original emblem was approved in 1983 and was revised 17 October 2018[7]

Detachments

561 NOS has had many detachments. Currently one is active with a projected sunset of December 2020.

Detachments 1, activated on 5 Jul 2006 at Hickam Air Force Base, HI. Now the 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam.

Detachments 2, activated on 5 Jul 2006 at Randolph Air Force Base, TX. Deactivation unknown

Detachments 3, activated on 5 Jul 2006 at Scott Air Force Base, IL. Projected deactivation December 2020.

Detachments 4, activated on 5 Jul 2006 at Arlington City, VA, inactivated on 31 Aug 2006. Replaced by the 83rd Network Operations Squadron[8]

Lineage

Designated as: 2161 Communications Squadron, and activated, on 1 Jul 1982.[3]

Redesignated as: 2161 Information Systems Squadron on 1 Oct 1984 [3]

Redesignated as: 2161 Communications Squadron on 1 Nov 1986. Inactivated on 31 May 1991.[3]

Old emblem

Redesignated as: 561 Communications Squadron on 28 Jun 2006.  Activated on 5 Jul 2006.[3]

Redesignated as: 561 Network Operations Squadron on 26 Jul 2007.[3]

Assignments

2147th Communications Group (later, 2147th Information Systems Group, 2147th Information Systems Wing, 2147th Communications Wing) 1 Jul 1982-1 Oct 1990[3]

26th Network Operations Group 5 Jul 2006[3]

690th Network Support (later, Cyberspace Operations) Group, 18 Aug 2009-.[3]

Stations

Royal Air Force Base, Greenham Common, United Kingdom, 1 Jul 1982-31 May 1991.[3]

Peterson AFB, CO, 5 Jul 2006-.[3]

References
  1. "Peterson AFB 561st Network Operations Squadron".
  2. "561st NOS changes command". DVIDS.
  3. "561 Network Operations Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  4. "561st Network Operations Squadron changes command". DVIDS. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  5. "561st Network Operations Squadron Changes Command". Peterson Air Force Base. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  6. Gazette, Tom Roeder, The. "Space Command at Peterson AFB loses cyber unit". Colorado Politics. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  7. "561stNETWORK OPERATIONS SQUADRON" (PDF). usafunithistory.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  8. "83 Network Operations Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
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