352nd Special Operations Group

he 352nd SOG is the Air Force component for Special Operations Command Europe, a sub-unified command of the US European Command. The 352nd SOG has three flying squadrons (71^st SOS –MC-130h; 21^st SOS- MH-53M; 67^th SOS – MC-130P), a maintenance and tactical squadron and a special tactics squadron.

The mission of the 352nd SOG is to serve as the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the European theater, including Africa and the Middle East. The 352nd SOG is prepared to conduct a variety of high priority, low-visibility missions supporting U.S. and allied special operations forces throughout the European theater during peacetime, joint operations exercises and combat operations.

The 352nd develops and implements peacetime and wartime contingency plans to effectively use fixed wing, helicopter and personnel assets to conduct infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces.