The wing was organized in 1955 to ensure that the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) air defense system, was compatible with ADC's operational requirements.

[1] Until December 1958, the wing also provided training on the existing manual air defense control systems that were being replaced by SAGE.

[5] The wing prepared the operational employment plan for integration of IM-99 Bomarc surface-to-air missiles into the SAGE system.

[7] Preceded by extensive planning and testing of almost three years, the first SAGE air defense sector (New York) became operational on 26 June 1958.

[4] This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency