The 23rd Special Tactics Squadron is an Air Force Special Operations Command unit garrisoned at Hurlburt Field, Florida, under the 720th Special Tactics Group. Its modern lineage began as the 1723rd Combat Control Squadron, activated in 1984, and it was redesignated the 23rd STS in 1992. Its special tactics officers, combat controllers, and pararescuemen establish assault zones, control combat air traffic, and conduct personnel recovery; the 720th group reports directly to AFSOC after the 24th Special Operations Wing inactivated in May 2025.
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What is 23rd Special Tactics Squadron?
Trains and employs combat control, pararescue, and special reconnaissance teams to integrate airpower into special operations missions.
What military branch is 23rd Special Tactics Squadron in?
23rd Special Tactics Squadron is a unit of the U.S. Air Force.
Who commands 23rd Special Tactics Squadron?
23rd Special Tactics Squadron operates under 720th Special Tactics Group (AFSOC).
Where is 23rd Special Tactics Squadron based?
23rd Special Tactics Squadron is headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
When was 23rd Special Tactics Squadron established?
23rd Special Tactics Squadron was established in 1984.
Is 23rd Special Tactics Squadron a special operations unit?
Yes. 23rd Special Tactics Squadron is a U.S. special-operations unit.
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