318th Special Operations Squadron
The 318th Special Operations Squadron flies the Pilatus PC-12 and is currently stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 318th is under the command of the Air Force Special Operations Command. Crews plan, prepare, and execute nonstandard aviation missions in support of joint special operations forces while directly supporting theater special operations commanders by conducting night vision infiltration, exfiltration, resupply and other combat taskings on unimproved runways.
| 318th Special Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
318th Squadron Pilatus PC-12 at Cannon AFB | |
| Active | 1944–1946; 1971–1974; 2007–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Special Operations |
| Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 318th Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 10 July 2008) | |
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