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Headquarters 395 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing

Role

395ECSW provides Air Force the capability to activate and support aerospace operations from forward or deployed locations to meet contingency requirements.

The Wing’s role includes command and control of the airbase, security and emergency response, local airspace management, airbase communications and navigation aids, aeromedical staging and evacuation, and a range of airbase supply and flightline services.

HQ 395ECSW is the Wing Headquarters for six subordinate Squadrons making the Wing one of the largest in the Air Force. The Squadrons include three Expeditionary Combat Support Squadrons (ECSS) and three Specialist Squadrons. The three ECSSs are:

  • 381ECSS at Williamtown
  • 382ECSS at Amberley, and,
  • 386ECSS at Richmond.

The Specialist Squadrons are:

History

HQ 395ECSW (formerly HQOSG) was established in May 1998.

Mission

To provide deployable combat support to air operations.

Location

Headquarters 395 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing is located at RAAF Base Townsville. Our address is:

HQ 395ECSW
RAAF Base Townsville
Townsville QLD 4580

ph (07) 4752 1018