As part of the 53d Wing, the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) is responsible for delivering safe and effective capabilities and tactics that enhance the Combat Air Force's (CAF) lethality and survivability. The group manages and executes Air Combat Command's operational test and evaluation and tactics development for A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-15C/E/EX Strike Eagle, F-16 Viper, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, MQ-9 Reaper, HH-60G/W Pave Hawk, HC-130J Combat King II and Guardian Angel weapons systems. Additionally, the group supports foreign military exploitation and advanced technology demonstrations, as well as manages the evaluation of all air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, mission planning systems, aircrew flight equipment and agile combat support systems.