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==History==
==History==
BADS was established in 1956 at [[Otis AFB]], Massachusetts. It was moved to [[Stewart AFB]], New York in 1957 pending completion of the new [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) Direction Center (DC-02) and Combat Center (CC-04) which became operational 15 September 1958. DC-02 was equipped with dual [[AN/FSQ-7|AN/FSQ-7 Computer]]s. On 1 May 1963, the Stewart Air Defense Sector (Manual) was merged into the BADS.
BADS was established in 1956, the sector was eliminated on 30 September 1968 with the general drawdown of the ADC aircraft air defense mission.


The mission of the BADS was to provide air defense over [[New England]] initially in an area covering southern [[Maine]], southern [[New Hampshire]], southern [[Vermont]], [[Massachusetts]], and northern [[Rhode Island]]. It was combined in 1963 with the [[Stewart Air Defense Sector]] that included east-central [[New York]] state.
The mission of the BADS was to provide air defense over [[New England]] initially in an area covering southern [[Maine]], southern [[New Hampshire]], southern [[Vermont]], [[Massachusetts]], and northern [[Rhode Island]]. The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft ([[F-94 Starfire]]; [[F-102 Delta Dagger]]; [[F-106 Delta Dart]]) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.


The sector was eliminated on 1 April 1966 due to a general reorganization of Air Defense Command, most of its assigned units being reassigned to the [[34th Air Division|34th]] or [[35th Air Division]]
The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft ([[F-94 Starfire]]; [[F-102 Delta Dagger]]; [[F-106 Delta Dart]]) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.


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===Assignments===
===Assignments===
* [[26th Air Division]], 1 April 1956-1 October 1966
* [[26th Air Division]], 1 April 1956-1 October 1966

* [[First Air Force]], 1 April 1966-30 September 1968
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===Stations===
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* [[Otis AFB]], [[Massachusetts]], 1 April 1956
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* [[Stewart AFB]], [[New York]], 8 January 1957-1 April 1966


===Components===
===Components===
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===Stations===
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* [[Otis AFB]], [[Massachusetts]], 1 April 1956-1 July 1963
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* [[Stewart AFB]], [[New York]], 1 July 1963-30 September 1968


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:25, 27 February 2011

Boston Air Defense Sector
Emblem of the Boston Air Defense Sector
Active1956-1966
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeFighter Interceptor
RoleAir Defense
Part ofAir Defense Command
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The Boston Air Defense Sector (BADS) is an inactive United States Air Force Air Defense Command (ADC) organization. Its last assignment was with the ADC 26th Air Division, being stationed at Stewart Air Force Base, New York.

History

BADS was established in 1956 at Otis AFB, Massachusetts. It was moved to Stewart AFB, New York in 1957 pending completion of the new Semi Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) Direction Center (DC-02) and Combat Center (CC-04) which became operational 15 September 1958. DC-02 was equipped with dual AN/FSQ-7 Computers. On 1 May 1963, the Stewart Air Defense Sector (Manual) was merged into the BADS.

The mission of the BADS was to provide air defense over New England initially in an area covering southern Maine, southern New Hampshire, southern Vermont, Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft (F-94 Starfire; F-102 Delta Dagger; F-106 Delta Dart) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.

The sector was eliminated on 1 April 1966 due to a general reorganization of Air Defense Command, most of its assigned units being reassigned to the 34th or 35th Air Division

Lineage

  • Established as 4622d Air Defense Wing on 1 April 1956
Redesignated as Boston Air Defense Sector on 8 January 1957
Inactivated on 1 April 1966

Assignments

Stations

Components

Interceptor units

Missile units

Radar facilities

Active 1958-31 Dec 1969
Operated: AN/FSQ-7 Computer
On 1 April 1966, it was redesignated as a SAGE Combat Center (SCC-04). It was deactivated 31 Dec 1969. Currently used as a telecommunications center.
Stations

See also

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  • Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
  • Radomes.org Boston Air Defense Sector

External links

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