What are the three types of wings?

• A. Air Base Wings, Operational Wings, Tactical Wings
• B. Combat Wing, Support Wing, Logistics Wing
• C. Operational, Air Base, Specialized Mission
• D. Air Base Wings, Specialized Mission Wings, Combat Wings

Answer: (C)

Wings are organized by their primary mission, so you have three main types that cover the core ways units contribute: operational wings perform the actual flying and combat-related missions; air base wings handle base operations, facilities, security, and support to keep the installation running; specialized mission wings take on unique or non-standard tasks such as testing, development, or specialized training. This set—Operational, Air Base, Specialized Mission—captures the primary mission-focused wings used for categorizing units, which is why it’s the best choice. The other options mix terms that aren’t recognized as a standard three-type wing framework, such as using Combat or Logistics as separate primary wing types, or introducing an unnecessary “Tactical” category.