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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
Mediterranean Theater of Operations
China Burma India Theater
Operation Southern Watch[1]
Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Insignia
59th Test and Evaluation Squadron emblem (approved 6 August 1986)[1]
59th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 24 July 1944)[3]
Military unit
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.
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.[jargon] 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.
^ abcHaulman, Daniel L. (12 December 2017). "59 Test and Evaluation Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
^Maurer shows World War II emblem still official. Maurer (1982) pp. 233–234.
^Maurer 1982, pp. 233–234.
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