Welcome to the Home of The Crusaders!
The 122nd Special Operations Squadron is part of the Civil Air Patrol, the
United States Air Force Auxiliary. Civil Air Patrol was formed in 1941 and for over sixty
years has been performing Missions for America!
The 122nd is proud to do our part to continue This tradition of service. |
The 122nd SOS primarily flies the Cessna O-2 Skymaster. It is one of
a very few Civil Air Patrol units using this powerful aircraft! |
This site...
The 122nd Special Operations Squadron site is meant to keep unit members
informed and to be a point of contact for civilians, CAP members or prior-servicemembers
wishing to become part of the finest flight squadron in the Civil Air Patrol:
"The Crusaders".
Here you will find unit history information, pictures dating back to our start as a unit,
helpful links and points of contact.
We hope you find your visit interesting and informative and that you'll come back again to
see what we've been up to. |
Recent Missions
20-23 SEP 2003 - Eight sorties (12 hours) for PAVE Vigilant system training for new
Scanners/Observers. Congratulations to Lt Mike, Capt Tom and Capt Gail on earning
their wings!
11-12 SEP 2003 (AC: N103) - Two sorties (six hours) in support of missing persons search
at high altitude in mountainous terrain. Conducted with NODs and FLIR. Successful.
09 SEP 2004 (AC: N103) - Four sorties (sixteen hours) in support of counternarcotics
efforts by the DEA, providing high-resolution real-time hyperspectral imaging. This
resulted in no arrests.
30-31 AUG 2004 (ACs: N232 & N555A) - NVD orientation flights: three sorties (13
hours).
29 AUG 2004 (AC: N103) - DEA support mission (6 hours). Located marijuana field (approx.
40 acres) and destroyed via air drop.
14-15 AUG 2004 - NBC and water operations and recovery training at USNB Coronado. Much
thanks to USN for assistance! |
Notice to visitors!
The contents of this site have been screened for 'opsec' (operational security)
purposes. Names have been altered and dates and times of upcoming missions are classified.
We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.Contact the
Webmaster
This site is maintained by Public Affairs Officer Lt Rob. Any comments or suggestions
should be sent to him.
Send an email |
 Unit Commander
Commander of the 122nd Special Operation Squadron is Lt Col Ron. Ron is a
former military pilot with several thousand hours of flight experience in several
different types. He also has ties to the DEA and Special Operations community.
Send an email |
122nd Special Operations Squadron
