AIAMD1535
AIR INTELLIGENCE AGENCY MISSION DIRECTIVE 1535
6 JUNE 1997
Intelligence
488TH INTELLIGENCE SQUADRON
AUL/LSE (1)
AIA IS TSS/ADW (2)
HQ AIA/XRMO (1)
HQ USAF/XPMO/XOIXX (1 each)
HQ 67 IW/CC/XP (1 each)
488 IS/CC (1)
1. Mission. The 488th Intelligence Squadron (488 IS) is an operational component of the Air Intelligence Agency (AIA) executing information operations that shape the national security environment and the battlespace. Serves as a combat force multiplier by providing vital information to theater, tactical, and national decision makers. Provides critical support to military operations and national decision makers wherever and whenever required.
2. Command. The 488 IS Commander (488 IS/CC):
2.1. Is administratively subordinate to AIA through the 26th Intelligence Group (26 IG) and the 67th Intelligence Wing (67 IW).
2.2. Is operationally subordinate to Air Combat Command (ACC) through the 55th Reconnaissance Wing (55 RW) for RC-135 operations.
2.3. Is operationally subordinate to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) through the 352d Special Operations Group (352 SOG) when supporting special operating functions.
2.4. Exercises command and control over 488 IS personnel and resources dispersed among the squadron's operating locations (OL), detachments, and temporary duty locations in the United States European Command (USEUCOM), and United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) areas of responsibility.
3. Responsibilities. The 488 IS:
3.1. Conducts RC-135/RIVET JOINT airborne reconnaissance missions across the USEUCOM area of responsibility.
3.2. Provides dedicated personnel to conduct worldwide SILENT SHIELD operations in support of AFSOC.
3.3. Provides dedicated personnel to support RC-135 airborne reconnaissance missions in support of USCENTCOM operations.
3.4. Provides personnel to support airborne reconnaissance efforts during contingency operations.
3.5. Provides intelligence and communications-computer systems security to tactical commanders, naval commanders, other airborne electronic combat assets and national agencies.
3.6. Executes 67 IW, AIA, USEUCOM, ACC, and 352 SOG policies, plans, and directives.
MORGAN M. BECK
Director of Plans and Requirements