1st Range Operations Squadron
{{Short description|U.S. Space Force unit}}
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{{Use American English|date=July 2023}}
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| dates = 1 December 2003–present
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| type = Squadron
| role = Space launch
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| command_structure = Space Launch Delta 45
| garrison = Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, U.S.
| garrison_label = Headquarters
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| commander1_label = Commander
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| commander2_label = Deputy Commander
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| commander3_label = Superintendent
| notable_commanders=James E. Smith
| identification_symbol = File:1 Range Operations Sq emblem.png
| identification_symbol_label = Former 1st Range Operations Squadron emblem
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The 1st Range Operations Squadron (1 ROPS) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for executing real-time command and control of the Eastern Range in support of spacelift operations, ballistic missile test and evaluation, and aeronautical test and evaluation. It is under Space Launch Delta 45 and headquartered at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. It was activated on 1 December 2003.https://ww38.usafunithistory.com/PDF/1-4/1%20RANGE%20OPERATIONS%20SQ.pdf
List of commanders
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- Lt Col James E. Smith, August 2012 – May 2014
- Lt Col Mark J. Faulstich, 2 May 2016 – May 2016{{cite web | url=https://www.am1050.com/2014/05/06/faulstich-selected-commander-of-1st-range-operations-squadron/ | title=Faulstich Selected Commander of 1st Range Operations Squadron - WTCA | date=6 May 2014 }}
- Lt Col Monique DeLauter, 23 May 2016 – June 2018{{cite web | url=https://www.patrick.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/778544/1st-rops-change-of-command/ | title=1st ROPS change of command | date=23 May 2016 }}
- Lt Col Gregory Vice, 14 June 2018 - 2020{{cite web | url=https://www.patrick.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1559287/45th-space-wing-welcomes-new-oss-and-1rops-commander/ | title=45th Space Wing welcomes new OSS and 1ROPS commander | date=14 June 2018 }}
- Lt Col Brian Eno, July 2020 - June 2022{{cite web | url=https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2021/06/16/space-forces-new-delta-organizations-will-help-the-service-keep-up-with-growing-launch-cadence/ | title=Space Force’s new delta organizations will help the service keep up with growing launch cadence | date=16 June 2021 }}
- Lt Col Colin Mims, June 2022 – July 2024 {{cite web | url=https://spaceflightnow.com/2023/01/02/military-officials-forecast-87-launches-from-floridas-space-coast-in-2023/ | title=Military officials forecast 87 launches from Florida’s Space Coast in 2023 | date=2 January 2023 }}
- Lt Col Gregory Allen, July 2024 – present
See also
References
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External links
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