352nd Special Operations Support Squadron


The 352nd Special Operations Support Squadron is an active land-based unit within the 752nd Special Operations Group, 352nd Special Operations Wing, United States Air Force, and United States European Command, which is based in the Royal Air Force base RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, eastern England. The 352nd SOSS uses two types of aircraft, the MC-130J Commando II and the CV-22B Osprey.

Mission

The 352nd SOSS provides support for two flying squadrons, one special tactics squadron, and one maintenance squadron in the areas of exercise, logistics, and deployment planning, enabling simultaneous expeditionary operations.

History

While specific details about the 352nd SOSS's operational history are limited, the squadron has been involved in several military operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, as well as humanitarian and combat missions across Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. It supports special operations forces through medical support, weather forecasting, and maintenance of specialized aircraft, including the CV-22 Osprey and MC-130J Commando II, and conducts training exercises simulating infiltration, ex-filtration, combat search and rescue, and high-risk survival scenarios.

Command Structure

The 352nd SOSS is part of the 352nd Special Operations Wing and coordinates efforts with other squadrons in the wing:752nd Special Operations Group