The 13th Intelligence Squadron (13 IS) is part of the 548th Intelligence Group at Beale Air Force Base. It is the primary exploitation unit for the Lockheed U2 (operated out of Beale AFB), MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper (operated out of Nellis, NV) and RQ-4 Global Hawk (operated by the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, also at Beale AFB) unmanned aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions.

Mission

The 13 IS provides theater commanders with near-real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

History

Since ???? the 13th has exploited intelligence from the deployable, long-endurance RQ-4 Global Hawk (which is operated by the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron to fulfill training and operational requirements generated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in support of unified commanders and the Secretary of Defense). The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (Beale AFB, CA) currently trains all RQ-4A pilots and sensor operators.

Operations

• World War II

Lineage

Assignments

Bases stationed

Aircraft Operated

References

Notes

• 548th Intelligence Group
• 12th Reconnaissance Squadron
• 9th Operations Group

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