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516th Aeronautical Systems Wing
516th Aeronautical Systems Wing
	Emblem of the WPAFB Aeronautical Systems Center
Country	United States
Branch	Air Force
Type	Aeronautical Systems
Part of	Air Force Material Command
Garrison/HQ	Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

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The 516th Aeronautical Systems Wing (516 ASW) is a wing of the United States Air Force assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Mission

The 516th ASW is responsible for modernization, development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of new and existing aircraft systems to meet Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard, and Special Ops Forces Global Mobility mission areas. The wing executes a $16.9 billion budget.

Units

The 517th Aeronautical Systems Wing is comprised of the following units:

866th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-130)

Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of the C-130 aircraft, support, and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift program provides tactical airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.

716th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-5)

Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of C-5 aircraft, support and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift modernization program provides strategic airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.

516th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-17)

Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of C-17 aircraft, F117 engine, support, and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift program provides vital airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.

653d Aeronautical Systems Squadron, (Tanker Modernization)

Directs the development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of KC-10 Aircraft Modernization and KC-135 Replacement Tanker aircraft, support, and training systems programs. These programs provide strategic mobility and force enabling capability to Air Mobility Command in support of U.S. national interests and worldwide readiness support.

654th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (LAIRCM)

Directs the development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures system for both transport and tanker aircraft. This Department of Defense program develops advanced missile warning systems and countermeasures.

655th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (Commercial Derivatives)

Directs the acquisition, modernization, deployment and sustainment of a fleet of leased and purchased aircraft for the operational support airlift/very important person special air mission (OSA/VIPSAM) that includes the C-32A, C-37A/B, C-40B/C, and E-10. The program supports Air Mobility Command, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve missions providing support airlift and communications capability to our nation’s leaders.

History

Operations

Previous designations

Assignments

Major Command

Air Force Material Command

Numbered Air Force

Subordinate Organizations

Bases stationed

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Aircraft Operated

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 ==Mission==
+The 516th ASW is responsible for modernization, development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of new and existing aircraft systems to meet Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard, and Special Ops Forces Global Mobility mission areas. The wing executes a $16.9 billion budget.
-The 516th ASW is a component of the WPAFB Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC).   The center designs, develops and delivers dominant aerospace weapon systems and capabilities for U.S. Air Force, other U.S. military, allied and coalition-partner warfighters, in support of Air Force leadership priorities.   ASC's portfolio includes capabilities in fighter and bombers, reconnaissance, mobility, agile combat support, and installation support.
+==Units==
-The center focuses on speed and innovation in acquisition management, as well as on rapid transition of technology into systems and business practices, development and retention of a high performance work force and formation of strong partnerships with war-fighting operators in the field, industry and the local community.
+The 517th Aeronautical Systems Wing is comprised of the following units:
+* '''866th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-130)'''
-To deliver war-winning capabilities, ASC manages a wide variety of aircraft and related equipment programs. The 517th ASW focuses on the [[C-17 Globemaster III]]
+: Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of the C-130 aircraft, support, and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift program provides tactical airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.
+* '''716th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-5)'''
+: Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of C-5 aircraft, support and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift modernization program provides strategic airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.
+* '''516th Aeronautical Systems Group (C-17)'''
+: Directs the modernization, development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of C-17 aircraft, F117 engine, support, and training systems. This Department of Defense airlift program provides vital airlift capability in support of U.S. national interests.
+* '''653d Aeronautical Systems Squadron, (Tanker Modernization)'''
+: Directs the development, test, production, deployment and sustainment of KC-10 Aircraft Modernization and KC-135 Replacement Tanker aircraft, support, and training systems programs. These programs provide strategic mobility and force enabling capability to Air Mobility Command in support of U.S. national interests and worldwide readiness support.
+* '''654th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (LAIRCM)'''
+: Directs the development, test, production, deployment and plans for sustainment of the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures system for both transport and tanker aircraft. This Department of Defense program develops advanced missile warning systems and countermeasures.
+* '''655th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (Commercial Derivatives)'''
+: Directs the acquisition, modernization, deployment and sustainment of a fleet of leased and purchased aircraft for the operational support airlift/very important person special air mission (OSA/VIPSAM) that includes the C-32A, C-37A/B, C-40B/C, and E-10. The program supports Air Mobility Command, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve missions providing support airlift and communications capability to our nation’s leaders.
 ==History==