Military

PATRECONWING 1 Detachment, Diego Garcia
Tactical Support Center (TSC), Diego Garcia

Patrol Wing One Detachment Diego Garcia provides operational support for P-3 Orion aircraft flying ASW and reconnaissance missions over the Indian Ocean. During the year 2000, PATRECONWING ONE Det. Diego Garcia supported over 900 mission sorties including over 8000 flight hours, all while ensuring complete task force integration. The integration included support of five carrier battle groups, three amphibious ready groups, 20 multi-lateral exercises and the successful execution of over 170 mission sorties based in Masirah, Oman, providing critical escort and surveillance services, and more.