352nd Special Warfare Training Sq. 1 Matero Dr., Bldg. 501, Pope AAF, NC 28308
USAF Special Operations Command
The Special Warfare
School Heritage Center
Training - Education - Legacy - Heritage
Vision and Legacy
Introducing the Special Warfare School Heritage Center
From Army Pathfinders to the Air Force Special Operations Command, each generation of Combat Controllers have
created a legacy paving the way for today’s Special Tactics Warriors leading the way for tomorrow’s Special Warfare Airmen.
As a North Carolina 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization, our mission is to support Special Warfare training by documenting and preserving the history, heritage, and legacy of USAF Combat Control Teams
The Special Warfare School and Heritage Center works in concert with staff and instructors to acquire, refurbish, exhibit and maintain artifacts accessioned by the CMSgt Benini Heritage Center.
The CMSgt Alcide S. Benini Special Warfare School Heritage Center is dedicated to the legacy created by CMSgt Benini, and displays the lineage, equipment, and artifacts used by Combat Control Teams.
The Special Warfare School Heritage Center displays and exhibits the unique history of Combat Control Teams and provides students a link to the Special Warfare legacy.
U.S. Air Force
Special Warfare
The U. S. Air Force Special Operations (AFSPECWAR) Command comprises ground combat forces that specialize in airpower mission applications in austere, hostile, denied, and politically sensitive environments. The U. S. Air Force Special Warfare career field include Combat Control, Pararescue, Special Reconnaissance and Tactical Air Control Party mission specializations.
Combat
Controllers
Air Force Special Operations Command Combat Controllers are ground operators assigned to Special Tactics Squadrons.
As trained Special Operations Forces and certified FAA Air Traffic Controllers, the Combat Controller’s mission is to deploy undetected into austere, combat and hostile environments to establish assault zones or airfields.
Combat Controllers also conduct air traffic control, fire support, command and control, direct action, counterterrorism, foreign internal defense, humanitarian assistance and special reconnaissance in joint operations arenas.