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The '''96th Test Group''' is a [[United States Air Force]] unit, based at [[Holloman Air Force Base]], New Mexico. It is a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU), assigned to the [[96th Test Wing]], [[Eglin Air Force Base]], Florida. |
The '''96th Test Group''' is a [[United States Air Force]] unit, based at [[Holloman Air Force Base]], New Mexico. It is a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU), assigned to the [[96th Test Wing]], [[Eglin Air Force Base]], Florida. |
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The Test Group's mission is to operate world-class test facilities for high speed sled track testing, navigation and guidance system testing, radar signature measurements, weapon systems flight testing, and Air Force Liaison for all AF programs tested at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). |
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==Units== |
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* 586th Flight Test Squadron - Flight Tests (more information) |
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* 746th Test Squadron - Guidance/Navigational Testing: |
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: Inertial Navigation |
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: Global Positioning Systems (GPS) |
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: 781st Test Squadron - National RCS Test Facility (more information) |
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* 796th Test Support Squadron |
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* 846th Test Squadron - Rocket Sled Tests to include: |
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: High Speed Tests |
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: Ejection Seat Tests |
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: Supersonic Track Tests |
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: Hypersonic Tests |
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* Det 1, 96th TG - All Air Force testing at White Sands Missile Range |
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* Det 2, 96th TG |
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Revision as of 11:26, 13 August 2012
| 96th Test Group | |
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| Active | 2012-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Operational Testing |
The 96th Test Group is a United States Air Force unit, based at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. It is a Geographically Separated Unit (GSU), assigned to the 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
Mission
The Test Group's mission is to operate world-class test facilities for high speed sled track testing, navigation and guidance system testing, radar signature measurements, weapon systems flight testing, and Air Force Liaison for all AF programs tested at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR).
Units
- 586th Flight Test Squadron - Flight Tests (more information)
- 746th Test Squadron - Guidance/Navigational Testing:
- Inertial Navigation
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- 781st Test Squadron - National RCS Test Facility (more information)
- 796th Test Support Squadron
- 846th Test Squadron - Rocket Sled Tests to include:
- High Speed Tests
- Ejection Seat Tests
- Supersonic Track Tests
- Hypersonic Tests
- Det 1, 96th TG - All Air Force testing at White Sands Missile Range
- Det 2, 96th TG
Lineage
Assignments
Stations
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency