The unit was originally constituted as the 730th Tactical Control Squadron on 7 December 1971 and activated on 1 February 1972 at Eglin Air Force Auxiliary Field #3 (Duke Field), Florida.[1] The squadron was assigned to the 507th Tactical Air Control Group (later redesignated 507th Tactical Air Control Wing) under Ninth Air Force of Tactical Air Command.[2]
During its period of service, the squadron received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period 16 June 1974 to 15 June 1975.[1] The unit's emblem, featuring a radar globe with aircraft and lightning bolts on an azure and vert disc, was approved on 20 April 1976.[1]
The 730th Tactical Control Squadron was inactivated on 30 June 1977.[1]
Redesignation as EASOS
The unit was redesignated as the 730th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron and converted to provisional status on 12 February 2009.[1] As a provisional unit, it can be activated or inactivated at any time by Air Combat Command to meet expeditionary requirements.
Lineage
Constituted as the 730th Tactical Control Squadron on 7 December 1971
Activated on 1 February 1972
Inactivated on 30 June 1977
Redesignated 730th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, converted to provisional status, 12 February 2009[1]
Assignments
507th Tactical Air Control Group (later 507th Tactical Air Control Wing), 1 February 1972 – 30 June 1977 (detached, 1 February – 22 June 1972)[2]
Air Combat Command, to activate or inactivate at any time on or after 12 February 2009[1]
Stations
Eglin Air Force Auxiliary Field #3 (Duke Field), Florida, 1 February 1972 – 30 June 1977[1]
