[1] The unit provides combat-ready EC-130H Compass Call aircraft, crews, maintenance, and operational support to combatant commanders.

[citation needed] Both squadrons provide vital capabilities in electronic warfare for the Air Force and are poised for immediate deployment to specific theatre contingencies.

The unit's combat missions are to support tactical air, ground, and naval operations by confusing the enemy's defences and disrupting its command as well as control capabilities.

The squadron plans and executes all on-equipment maintenance actions for the EC-130H and TC-130H aircraft, including launch and recovery, scheduled inspections, servicing, and component replacement.

They also conduct initial academic and flying training for 20 crew positions, and 200 students while managing 17 major command syllabi.