In 2003 members of the unit were involved in two combat jumps in the initial phases of the Iraq War alongside the 3rd Ranger Battalion. In recent years the 24th Special Tactics Squadron has been heavily involved in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the unit was part of the JSOC groupings Task Force 121, Task Force 6-26, and Task Force 145. On March 31, 1992, the unit was finally redesigned as 24th Special Tactics Squadron. The unit has changed many names and forms through the years until it was constituted in its current form. The unit was activated on October 21, 1941. Military Intelligence and other Special Operations/Support with enlisted Special Qualification (SQI) Identifier 'S' or 'K9' for Officers. The 24th Special Tactics Squadron was formed on October 14, 1941, as 24 Air Corps Interceptor Control Squadron. Intelligence Support Activity (USA) United States Army 1-10th Special Forces Group secure their weapons after a day of training at the Panzer Range Complex, Boeblingen, Germany, 8 Nov. How special they are there are some inside stories that most Tier 1 units, when deployed to a certain mission, want to have the 24 Special Tactics Squadron for any rescue they need. Pararescue can operate individually as a combat medic or as a combat trauma team aboard dedicated air assets. They primarily work individually as part of another unit. CCTs are attached to Special Forces ODAs, SEAL Teams, and teams from Delta and DEVGRU. Air Force 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Fort Bragg, complete helo, fast rope, and hoisting training during exercise (Photo: USAF)īoth of these specialties usually work to augment existing forces.

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