[2] The squadron consisted of a small group of Regular personnel who administered the Reserve elements of the unit.

The majority of the Reserve personnel were tasked with various base support and other roles including communications, information technology, intelligence, logistics, and planning.

The squadron also operated the RAAF's hot air balloon until that function was transferred to the Central Flying School.

[2][6] On 11 September 2015, the squadron received the Governor General's banner for 25 years of service.

[4] During this period the unit had supported operations in Timor Leste, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Solomon Islands.