9th Special Operations Squadron
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The 9th Special Operations Squadron is a U.S. Air Force special operations unit known for conducting specialized and clandestine air missions, including infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States Air Force squadron
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special operations unit ⓘ |
| abbreviation | 9 SOS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aircraftOperated |
Bell UH-1 Iroquois
NERFINISHED
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress NERFINISHED ⓘ Boeing B-29 Superfortress NERFINISHED ⓘ Consolidated B-24 Liberator NERFINISHED ⓘ Douglas B-26 Invader NERFINISHED ⓘ Douglas C-47 Skytrain NERFINISHED ⓘ Lockheed AC-130 gunship NERFINISHED ⓘ Lockheed MC-130 special operations transport NERFINISHED ⓘ North American B-25 Mitchell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| allegiance |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| branch | United States Air Force ⓘ |
| commandStructure | 1st Special Operations Wing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict |
Global War on Terrorism
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Vietnam War ⓘ World War II ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| decorations |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
NERFINISHED
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Distinguished Unit Citation NERFINISHED ⓘ Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| garrison | Hurlburt Field NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| garrisonCountry | United States of America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mission |
aerial refueling of special operations aircraft
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long-range infiltration and exfiltration ⓘ night and adverse-weather operations ⓘ precision airdrop ⓘ |
| nickname | Ninth SOS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatesDuring |
day
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night ⓘ |
| operatesIn | adverse weather conditions ⓘ |
| partOf | Air Force Special Operations Command NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
clandestine air missions
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exfiltration of special operations forces ⓘ infiltration of special operations forces ⓘ resupply of special operations forces ⓘ special operations ⓘ |
| service | United States Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| specialization |
covert airlift
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low-level penetration ⓘ special operations air refueling ⓘ terrain-following flight ⓘ |
| support |
United States Special Operations Command
NERFINISHED
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joint special operations forces ⓘ |
| type | flying squadron ⓘ |
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