311th Human Systems Wing
Lineage
Established as Aerospace Medical Division, activated, and organized, on 1 Nov 1961. Redesignated: Human Systems Division on 6 Feb 1987; Human Systems Center on 1 Jul 1992; 311th Human Systems Wing on 1 Oct 1998.
Assignments
Air Force Systems Command, 1 Nov 1961; Air Force Materiel Command, 1 Jul 1992; Aeronautical Systems Center, 1 Oct 1998-.
Stations
Brooks AFB, TX, 1 Nov 1961-.
Commanders
Brig Gen Theodore C. Bedwell Jr, 1 Nov 1961; Brig Gen Thomas H. Crouch, 10 Jan 1966; Maj Gen Charles H. Roadman, 16 May 1966; Col Evan R. Goltra (acting), 18 Aug 1970; Maj Gen Charles H. Roadman, 22 Sep 1970; Maj Gen George E. Schafer, 27 Feb 1971; Col William K. Douglas (acting), 14 Mar 1975; Brig Gen Howard R. Unger, 15 Apr 1975; Brig Gen Robert G. McIver, 3 Aug 1978; Maj Gen John W. Ord, 1 Feb 1980; Maj Gen Fredric F. Doppelt, 15 Oct 1984; Maj Gen George K. Anderson, 15 Dec 1990; Brig Gen Robert P. Belihar, 29 Jul 1994; Brig Gen John G. Jernigan, 8 Aug 1997-.
Operations
During the 1960s, the Aerospace Medical Division managed laboratories, a hospital, a clinic, and a school, conducting aerospace medical research, providing medical care to USAF personnel, and leading medical education programs. It conducted medical testing, not only for USAF personnel, but also for NASA astronauts in the Mercury program. In the 1970s, the organization's mission responsibilities expanded to include occupational and environmental health oversight for the USAF. During the 1980s, its mission evolved to include, beyond aeromedical research, development of biotechnology systems, and it relinquished its hospital and clinic responsibilities. During the Gulf War, the organization provided technological support for U.S. troops in Southwest Asia, such as chemical warfare equipment. In the 1990s, it served as the service's agent for human-centered research, development, acquisition, and specialized operational support.
Service Streamers
None.
Campaign Streamers
None.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers
None.
Decorations
Air Force Organizational Excellence Awards: 1 Jul 1984-30 Jun 1986; 1 Dec 1988-1 Apr 1989.
Lineage, Assignments, Components, Stations, and Honors through 20 May 1999
Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through 31 Sep 1997
Emblem
Approved on 29 Mar 1994.