3rd Air Support Operations Group

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3rd Air Support Operations Group
File:USAF - 3rd Air Support Operations Group.png
3rd Air Support Operations Group emblem[1]
Active1971 – present[2]
CountryFile:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States
BranchFile:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States Air Force
TypeCombat Support
RoleIII Corps Air Support Operations
Part ofACC/93 AGOW
Garrison/HQFort Hood, Texas
EngagementsFile:Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
File:Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg Liberation of Kuwait
DecorationsFile:Air Force Meritorious Unit ribbon.svg MUA
File:Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg AFOUA

The United States Air Force's 3rd Air Support Operations Group (3 ASOG) is a combat support unit located at Fort Hood, Texas. The 3 ASOG provides Tactical Command and Control of air power assets to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander and Joint Forces Land Component Commander for combat operations.

Mission

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The mission of the 3 ASOG is to train, deploy, and focus combat airpower and integrated weather operations for the Joint Force commander alongside III Corps or any supported land force commander, anytime, anywhere.[3]

Subordinate organizations

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References

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  1. ^ Air Force FOIA website: 3 ASOG emblem[dead link]
  2. ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency: 3rd Air Support Operations Group Lineage and Honors[dead link]
  3. ^ 3rd Air Support Operations Group overview brief, 3 November 2009
  4. ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron Lineage and Honors[dead link]
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