Dec 18, 2020 · The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)-supported Air Force Nuclear Command Control and Communications Center (AFNC3C) is responsible for lead command management and centralized organize, train, and equip functions of the Air Force NC3 weapon system (AN/USQ-225), comprising terminals, radios, direct ancillary

Jun 10, 2021 · After making significant strides to normalize the way in which our service handles NC3, the Air Force NC3 Center was formally deactivated June 4. Over the past four years, center personnel worked to streamline the management of approximately 62 different systems into a codified weapon system.

The Air Force Institute of Technology's (AFIT) School of Strategic Force Studies (SoSFS) has conducted NC3 Professional Continuing Education (PCE) since 2020.

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is the nuclear-focused center within Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). It synchronizes all aspects of nuclear materiel management on behalf of the AFMC commander in direct support of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).

Aug 15, 2017 · The Air Force has continued to take steps to provide an Air Force-wide nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) oversight structure for the NC3 Weapon System, but its focus has mainly been on sustaining the current system as it …

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 13-5, Air Force Nuclear Mission, and establishes general Air Force (AF) direction, guidance, and responsibilities to execute Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) operations across AF forces.

6 days ago · The 595th flew and maintained the Air Force’s fleet of four E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). Also known as the “Doomsday plane,” the E-4B is a Boeing 747 hardened against the effects of nuclear detonations, including electromagnetic pulse, and equipped with worldwide communications gear. The 595th used to be a standalone group under the 8th Air Force, which flies bombers ...

Jun 29, 2021 · HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- After 29 years of service, Col. Amanda G. Kato, Air Force program executive officer for nuclear command, control and communications (NC3), retired from the Air Force following a ceremony here June 18.

Sep 24, 2020 · Nuclear command, control, and communication, or NC3, 150, 200 and 300 courses have graduated from the development process into mature products that have been scaled up from Air Force Global Strike Command to support the entire nuclear enterprise.

Feb 17, 2022 · In January, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, became the first AFGSC base to receive and implement the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal—a new, innovative NC3 system that provides assured, survivable, fixed and transportable communications to wing command posts, munitions support squadrons and mobile support teams.