What are the two types of squadrons?

• A. Mission and Support
• B. Combat and Support
• C. Functional and Logistics
• D. Mission and Functional

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that squadrons are categorized by their primary role: either performing the unit’s core mission or providing the essential support that enables that mission. Mission squadrons are the ones that carry out the primary operations—think of a fighter squadron or an airlift squadron that actually conducts the combat or transport task the wing is built to perform. Functional squadrons deliver specialized support services that keep those missions ready and sustainable, such as maintenance, logistics, security, or engineering.

So a fighter squadron would be a mission squadron, while a maintenance squadron would be a functional squadron. This distinction captures how the wing is organized to both execute its combat or operational tasks and provide the necessary support to make those tasks possible.