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==History==
==History==
SCADS was established in October 1958 assuming control of former ADC [[Central Air Defense Force]] units in western [[Iowa]], most of [[Nebraska]] along with southern [[South Dakota]]. Also provided [[air defense]] over parts of [[Minnesota]], [[Colorado]] and [[Wyoming]]. Operated a [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) direction center. The Sector was inactivated on 1 April 1966 as part of an ADC consolidation and reorganization; and its units were reassigned to the [[30th Air Division]].
SCADS was established in October 1958 assuming control of former ADC [[Central Air Defense Force]] units in western [[Iowa]], most of [[Nebraska]] along with southern [[South Dakota]]. Also provided [[air defense]] over parts of [[Minnesota]], [[Colorado]] and [[Wyoming]]. The organization provided command and control over several aircraft and [[radar]] squadrons.

On 1 December 1961, the new [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) Direction Center (DC-22) became operational. {{Coord|42|23|51|N|096|22|25|W|display=inline|name=SCADS-SAGE DC-22}} DC-22 was equipped with dual [[AN/FSQ-7|AN/FSQ-7 Computer]]s. 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 inactivated on 1 April 1966 as part of an ADC consolidation and reorganization; and its units were reassigned to the [[30th Air Division]].


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===Lineage===
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* [[33d Air Division]], 1 January 1960
* [[33d Air Division]], 1 January 1960
* [[29th Air Division]], 1 July 1961 – 1 April 1966
* [[29th Air Division]], 1 July 1961 – 1 April 1966

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===Stations===
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* [[Sioux City Municipal Airport]], [[Iowa]], 1 October 1959 – 1 April 1966


===Components===
===Components===
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: '''Current Use:''' Abandoned, buildings severely deteriorated
: '''Current Use:''' Abandoned, buildings severely deteriorated
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===Stations===
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* [[Sioux City Municipal Airport]], [[Iowa]], 1 October 1959 – 1 April 1966


==References==
==References==
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{{Portal box|United States Air Force|Military of the United States}}
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* A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
* Winkler, David F. (1997), Searching the skies: the legacy of the United States Cold War defense radar program. Prepared for United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command.
* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
* 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.
* 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.

Revision as of 18:38, 1 March 2011

Sioux City Air Defense Sector
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Active1961–1966
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleAir Defense
Part ofAir Defense Command
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The Sioux City Air Defense Sector (SCADS) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Air Defense Command 29th Air Division, being stationed at Sioux City Municipal Airport , Iowa.

History

SCADS was established in October 1958 assuming control of former ADC Central Air Defense Force units in western Iowa, most of Nebraska along with southern South Dakota. Also provided air defense over parts of Minnesota, Colorado and Wyoming. The organization provided command and control over several aircraft and radar squadrons.

On 1 December 1961, the new Semi Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) Direction Center (DC-22) became operational. 42°23′51″N 096°22′25″W / 42.39750°N 96.37361°W / 42.39750; -96.37361 (SCADS-SAGE DC-22) DC-22 was equipped with dual AN/FSQ-7 Computers. 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 inactivated on 1 April 1966 as part of an ADC consolidation and reorganization; and its units were reassigned to the 30th Air Division.

Lineage

  • Established as Sioux City Air Defense Sector on 1 October 1959
Inactivated on 1 April 1966

Assignments

Stations

Components

Radar facilities

Active January 8, 1958, and deactivated in April 1966.
Operated: AN/FSQ-7 Computer
Now a turkey processing plant.
Stations

References

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

  • A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
  • Winkler, David F. (1997), Searching the skies: the legacy of the United States Cold War defense radar program. Prepared for United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command.
  • Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
  • 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 Sioux City Air Defense Sector

External links

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