Air Force Systems Command
The Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) is an inactive United States Air Force Major Command. It was established in April 1951, being split off from Air Materiel Command. The mission of AFSC was Research and Development for new weapons systems.
| Air Force Systems Command | |
|---|---|
Lockheed-Boeing-General Dynamics YF-22 Advanced Tactical Fighters, 1990. The YF-22 was the last major weapons system delivered to Air Force Systems Command prior to its inactivation and merger into Air Force Materiel Command. | |
| Active | 1 February 1950 – 1 July 1992 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Major Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Baltimore, Maryland (1950–1958) Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland (1958–92) |
| Nickname(s) | AFSC |
| Insignia | |
| Emblem of Air Force Systems Command (1961–1992) | |
| Emblem of Air Research and Development Command (1950–1961) | |
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