422 Test and Evaluation Squadron GREEN BATS

Established:

Assigned to: 53rd Wing

Home Station: Nellis AFB, NV

Primary Mission: F-15E test and tactics development squadron

Unit History:

The 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron is composed of aircrew and support personnel supporting five different flights of fighters and helicopter aircraft: A-10, F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, and HH-60G. The 422TES conducts operational tests for ACC on new hardware and upgrades to each of the five aircraft in a simulated combat environment.

The 422TES also develops and publishes new tactics for these aircraft. The results of these tests directly benefit aircrews in ACC, PACAF, and USAFE by providing them with operationally proven hardware and software systems. Current tests include employment of the AGM-65H missile by the A-10, developing night vision goggle employment tactics for the F-16C, helmet-mounted sight capability for the F-15C, new avionics software updates (Suite IV) for the F-15E, and improved combat search and rescue tactics for the HH-60G.

PRIMARY ASSIGNED F-15E AIRCRAFT: