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Nellis AFB 561st Weapons Squadron

Nellis AFB 561st Weapons Squadron poster art.

The 561st Weapons Squadron (561 WPS) connects Airmen to Tactics that Control & Exploit Air, Space, & Cyber on behalf of the Joint Force. The 561st produces & publishes Air Force Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures, insuring warfighters are equipped with the latest tactics to defend our national interests. Additionally, the 561 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program generates tactics manuals for over 70 Mission Distribution Systems, satisfying 39 partner nations. Furthermore, the 561st oversees the Fighter Electronic Combat Operation Course (FECOC), producing Electronic Warfare combat officers who serve in weapons and tactics shops throughout the CAF. Finally, As the 21st squadron of the USAF Weapons School, the 561st plans& executes the capstone Weapons Integration Phase of the USAF’s premier live multi-domain exercise, incorporation Joint STO/SAP capabilities for 27 Weapon Instructor Courses on behalf of the Commandant. Through innovation and excellence, the 561 connects Airman to Tactics.