52d Combat Communications Squadron
52d Combat Comm Sq Emblem[1]
ActiveJuly 1988 – present
CountryUnited States
BranchUSAF
RoleTactical communications
SizeSquadron
Part of5th Combat Comm Group

688th Cyberspace Wing
Sixteenth Air Force

Air Combat Command
Garrison/HQRobins Air Force Base, Georgia
Nickname(s)52 CBCS, 5-Deuce, 52d
Motto(s)"Nulli Secundus"
translating to
"Second to None!"
ColorsGreen
Mascot(s)Alligator
Commanders
Current
commander		Lt Col Adam Cross

The 52d Combat Communications Squadron is located in Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is currently under the command of the 5th Combat Communications Group.

History

The 52d Combat Communications Squadron was constituted on 15 Jul 1988 and activated on 22 Jul 1988. It comprises a Missions Systems Flight (SCM), a Network Operations Flight (SCN), a Special Missions Flight (SCP), and a Support Flight (SCS). All of these work centers together accomplish the 52 CBCS primary mission, which is to rapidly deploy communications in support of the warfighters.

Lineage

  • Constituted as the 52d Combat Communications Squadron on 15 July 1988.
Activated on 22 July 1988.

Assignment

Stations

Awards and campaigns

Award streamerAwardDatesNotes
Meritorious Unit Award1 June 2007–31 May 20095th Combat Communications Group[1]
Meritorious Unit Award5 October 2009-4 October 20105th Combat Communications Group[1]
Meritorious Unit Award5 October 2011-4 October 20135th Combat Communications Group[1]
Meritorious Unit Award5 October 2013-4 October 20155th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award22 July 1988-31 May 19905th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 October 1990–30 April 19915th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award28 May 1992-22 February 19935th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 March 1993–31 July 19945th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 June 1998-31 May 20005th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 June 2002–31 May 20035th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 June 2003–31 May 20045th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 June 2004–31 May 20055th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award1 June 2005–31 May 20075th Combat Communications Group[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award5 October 2010-4 October 20115th Combat Communications Group[1]
Campaign Streamer Campaign Phase Dates Notes
Southwest Asia Service MedalDefense of Saudi Arabia2 August 1990 – 16 January 19915th Combat Communications Group[1]
Southwest Asia Service MedalLiberation and Defense of Kuwait17 January 1991 – 11 April 19915th Combat Communications Group[1]
Global War on Terrorism Service Medaln/a-5th Combat Communications Group[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Musser, James M. (21 May 2019). "52 Combat Communications Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
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