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In Springfield, we perform the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. This involves gathering intelligence information regarding the enemy by watching their behavior and tracking movements. Decoding communications to intercept plans, strategies and resources are all used to determine locations and activities providing battlefield commanders timely, relevant information. Additional missions include Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Combat Communications and Cyber Systems.
The 178th Wing is currently an MQ-1B Predator unit. The unit was recently assigned new missions as both a ground control station for the remotely piloted MQ-1B Predator and an extension of the intelligence analysis mission from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.
The 269th Combat Communications Squadron operates out of Springfield-Beckly Air National Guard Base. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the mission of the 269th Combat Communications Squadron includes the Combat Communications mission.
The 251st Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group operates out of Springfield-Beckly Air National Guard Base. Located in Springfield, Ohio, the mission of the 251st Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group includes the Cyber Systems mission.