MISSION
The 1st Special Operations Healthcare Operations Squadron (1 SOHCOS) accomplishes global special operations tasking as an Air Force component member of US Special Operations Command. The unit promotes and maintains health for 15.4K beneficiaries divided amongst four groups, 25 squadrons, and 39 partner units. Personnel provide TRICARE Operations, Patient Administration, Information Systems, Resource Management, Logistics, Diagnostics & Therapeutics, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Immunizations, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health and Emergency Medical Services.
LINEAGE
Constituted the 16th Medical Operations Squadron on Aug. 16, 1994. Activated on Oct. 1, 1994. Redesignated as the 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron on Nov. 16, 2006.
Redesignated as the 1st Special Operations Health Care Operations Squadron on Jun 7, 2019.
ASSIGNMENTS
16th Special Operations (later, 1st Special Operations) Wing, Oct. 1, 1994 – Present.
STATIONS
Eglin Air Force Auxiliary Field #9 (Hurlburt Field), Florida, Oct. 1, 1994 – Present.
HONORS
Service Streamers
None
Campaign Streamers
None
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers
None
DECORATIONS
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor
June 1, 1997 – May 31, 1999
July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2005
July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2007
Meritorious Unit Award
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2009
Oct. 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2011
Oct. 1, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2013
Oct. 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2015
Oct. 1, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2017 – Sept. 30, 2019
Oct. 1, 2019 – Sept. 30, 2021
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
June 1, 1995 – May 31, 1997
July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2001
July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2003
EMBLEM
1st Special Operations Healthcare Operations Squadron: The obsidian black alludes to the shroud of the night, which is the primary theater of operations for our Special Operations warriors. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The snake wrapped around the winged dagger attached to a disc with the Red Cross resembles the caduceus and emphasizes the medical support the 1st Special Operations Healthcare Operations Squadron provides to AFSOC for delivery of special operations globally.