59th Test and Evaluation Squadron
The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the Air Combat Command 53d Wing, 53d Test Management Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
| 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron | |
|---|---|
A 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron F-22 pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection | |
| Active | 1940–Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Test and Evaluation |
| Part of | 53d Test Management Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada |
| Nickname(s) | Golden Pride |
| Motto(s) | Fraicudan Du (Scottish Gaelic Black Watch) |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | |
| Insignia | |
| 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron emblem (approved 6 August 1986) | |
| Unofficial 59th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem | |
| 59th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 24 July 1944) | |
The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron is responsible for the management of A-10, F-15C/E, F-16, F-22, F-35, HH-60, HC-130J and Guardian Angel weapon system testing including force development evaluations, tactics development and evaluations, and software evaluations. Squadron personnel direct operational test planning and execution, as well as data gathering, analyzing, and reporting for the above systems operated by the combat air forces. The squadron also manages Operational Test and Evaluation of weapons and support systems in order to improve current and future U.S. Air Force combat capabilities.