As a GCI station, the squadron's role was to guide interceptor aircraft toward unidentified intruders picked up on the unit's radar scopes.

In addition to the main facility, Guthrie operated an unmanned AN/FPS-18 Gap Filler site: Joelton AFS was closed on 1 June 1961 due to budgetary constraints.

The FAA continues to operate the site as part of the Joint Surveillance System (JSS).

Most of the Air Force buildings remain and are in use; the housing area is now private residences.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency Further Reading