U.S. AIR FORCE WARFARE CENTER
Posted 4/29/2013
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The U. S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., reports directly to the Air Combat Command.The Center was founded Sept. 1, 1966, as the U.S. Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. It was later renamed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center October 2005.
Purpose
The USAFWC exists to ensure deployed forces are well trained and well equipped to conduct integrated combat operations. From our testing and tactics development programs to our training schools and venues, we provide our Airmen with proven and tested technology, the most current tactics, superb academic training and a unique opportunity to practice integrated force employment. The USAFWC vision, mission and priorities are central to supporting the Air Combat Command's mission to fly, fight, and win -- integrating capabilities across air, space, and cyberspace to deliver precise coercive effects in defense of our nation and its global interests.
Commander's Vision and Mission
Preparing Airmen for the joint fight - providing the Joint Force Commander with highly skilled Airmen, effective weapons, and effective command and control of air, space, and cyberspace.
The mission of the USAFWC is developing cross-domain leaders and capabilities through operational testing, tactics development and advanced training in air, space and cyberspace at the tactical and operational levels of war.
Commander's Priorities:
F-35 operational testing
Cross-domain integration of air, space and cyberspace
Live, virtual, constructive Implementation
Warfighting in contested, degraded and operationally-limited environments
Organizations
To execute its mission, the USAFWC oversees the operations of four wings, one direct reporting unit, and one named activity: the 57th Wing, 99th Air Base Wing, and the Nevada Test and Training Range at Nellis AFB, Nev.; the 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB, Fla.; and the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities at Schriever AFB, Colo. The USAFWC is comprised of approximately 11,000 personnel, active duty, guard, reserve and civilians, located in 22 states, 32 different locations. The USAFWC also includes its own inspector general, staff judge advocate, protocol office, and historian.
Staff Judge Advocate
The office of the Staff Judge Advocate is responsible for the delivery of all legal services to the USAFWC commander. Legal support is also provided to the 99th Air Base Wing, 57th Wing, Nevada Test and Training Range and 53rd Test and Evaluation Group.
One of the SJA's primary responsibilities is to provide legal advice to commanders regarding military justice implemented under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The office also helps military members, retirees and their family members with personal civil legal problems. In addition to these services, it monitors and analyzes civil law matters including government contracts, ethics issues, military and civilian personnel law, fiscal law issues, claims and environmental law.
Protocol Office
The Protocol Office supports all units on Nellis. This office plans, coordinates and orchestrates official visits, receptions, dinners, ceremonies and related protocol activities for military, political and civilian dignitaries visiting Nellis Air Force Base. It provides guidance in selecting restaurants, cultural events and other places of interest for visitors. This office also coordinates and provides tenant units with protocol requirements upon request.
USAFWC History Office
The USAFWC History Office helps the commander and his staff make informed decisions based on past events. Services include publishing a periodic history for the center, conducting special studies and special projects and answering historical inquiries.
(Current as of April 2013)
USAF Fact Sheet
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada 89191-7078
Phone (702) 652-2750
DSN 682-2750
FAX (702) 652-9838
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