NAOC Mission
The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the President, the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In case of national emergency or destruction of ground command and control centers, the aircraft provides a highly survivable command, control and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders and coordinate actions by civil authorities. The combined command of the NAOC and the 595th Command and Control Group is now known as Mission 1, based at Offutt AFB. (Source: USAF) (Photo Courtesy: Ronald Shankland)
History
This important mission started with the National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP) in the 1960s. The National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) mission then started on the E-4A in 1974 and evolved into the E-4B mission today. The first B model was delivered to the Air Force in January 1980, and by 1985 all aircraft were converted to B models. All E-4B aircraft are assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group (C2G) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 595th C2G was aligned under Eighth Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command in 2016. (Source: USAF).
Offutt AFB Community Support
While the fleet of the E-4B is stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, at least one E-4B NAOC is always on 24-hour alert, 7-days a week, with a global watch team at one of many selected bases throughout the world. (Source: USAF). The mission and its members are proud to call Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Omaha and the surrounding areas home. The planning committee is excited to share this celebration with our neighbors.
2022 Media day
In May 2022, the Air Force times covered the E4-B and its critical mission set. You can find the link to the full article here, along with a link to the video coverage.
About the Mission 1 Team
Mission 1 Team
1st Airborne Command & Control Squadron
Mission 1 Team
The Mission 1 Team is comprised of all the various units and organizations that support Nuclear Command and Control aboard the E-4B. The 595th C2G falls under the direction of the Eighth Air Force. The NAOC operations teams falls under the direction of the Joint Global Strike Operations Center (JGSOC). The 595th C2G is comprised of four
The Mission 1 Team is comprised of all the various units and organizations that support Nuclear Command and Control aboard the E-4B. The 595th C2G falls under the direction of the Eighth Air Force. The NAOC operations teams falls under the direction of the Joint Global Strike Operations Center (JGSOC). The 595th C2G is comprised of four squadrons with various nuclear command, control and communications missions. The NAOC operations teams is made up of joint personnel from a variety of specialties.
NAOC
1st Airborne Command & Control Squadron
Mission 1 Team
The National Airborne Operations Center is a joint organization under US Strategic Command that provides the Battle Staff members to man the E-4B.
1st Airborne Command & Control Squadron
1st Airborne Command & Control Squadron
1st Airborne Command & Control Squadron
The 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron is part of the 595th Command and Control Group at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It operates the Boeing E-4 aircraft conducting airborne command and control missions.
595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
595th Strategic Communications Squadron
1st Airborne Command & Control Squadron
The 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron organizes, trains and resources Airmen to maintain, generate and sustain constant state strategic deterrence by providing four safe, reliable E-4B aircraft to execute C2 operations globally. Additionally, they provide ground support and a 65-room alert billeting facility at an operating location based out of Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
595th Strategic Communications Squadron
595th Strategic Communications Squadron
595th Strategic Communications Squadron
The 595th Strategic Communications Squadron provides highly skilled Airmen enabling global strike by providing real-time and secure nuclear-survivable missile warning and C3 capabilities. They program, operate and maintain the Strategic Automated Command Control System, providing rapid re-targeting of ICBMs, Force Distribution and Emergen
The 595th Strategic Communications Squadron provides highly skilled Airmen enabling global strike by providing real-time and secure nuclear-survivable missile warning and C3 capabilities. They program, operate and maintain the Strategic Automated Command Control System, providing rapid re-targeting of ICBMs, Force Distribution and Emergency Action Messaging capabilities, and operate the sole depot repair authority supporting 252 globe sites.
625th Strategic Operations Squadron
595th Strategic Communications Squadron
595th Strategic Communications Squadron
The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron executes and supports global strike through continuous, rapid, accurate and survivable nuclear operations. The team of operators, engineers, maintainers and computer systems personnel enable launching intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) while airborne in a Navy E-6B Mercury. The 625th STOS i
The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron executes and supports global strike through continuous, rapid, accurate and survivable nuclear operations. The team of operators, engineers, maintainers and computer systems personnel enable launching intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) while airborne in a Navy E-6B Mercury. The 625th STOS is also responsible for maintaining current and accurate targeting for the nation’s ICBM fleet.
