Description
Computer made/mounted on velcro 3.0 inch-77mm
168th OPERATIONS GROUP
Lineage. Constituted 168 Air Refueling Group and extended federal recognition and activated on 23 Oct 1990; Redesignated: 168 Operations Group on 1 Jun 1992-.
Assignments. Alaska Air National Guard, 23 Oct 1990; 168 Air Refueling Wing, 1 Jun 1992-.
Operational Components. Squadrons. 168 Air Refueling Squadron, 23 Oct 1990; 213 Space Warning Squadron, 23 Oct 1990-.
Stations. Eielson AFB, AK, 23 Oct 1990-.
Aircraft. KC-135, 1990-.
Operations. Air Refueling: To training and equip KC-135R combat crews to provide air refueling in support of PACAF Operations Plans (OPLANS) and worldwide refueling taskings. Â The peacetime mission provides air refueling training and exercise support for all 11th Air Force AWACS and fighter aircraft, as well as alert tankers and crews to support Alaska NORAD Region (ANR) plans and Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed refueling requirements. As an asset of the AK ANG, the Governor can direct the unit to respond to emergencies declared or missions required within the State.
Radar: The 213th SWS is responsible for providing Early Warning of Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBMs) and Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBMs) and attack assessment of a ballistic missile attack against the continental United States and southern Canada.
Service Streamers. None.
Campaign Streamers. None.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.