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| Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Role | |
| Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
| Nickname(s) | Security Forces Air Commando |
| Motto(s) | Exsupero Aude |
The United States Air Force Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (Abbr.: DAGRE, pronounced 'dagger') is an elite, specialized security force trained for special operations.[1][2][3]
They are under the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), but they are not part of the United States Air Force Special Tactics Squadrons. Instead, they have their own squadrons, the United States Air Force Special Operations Security Forces Squadrons.[4]
The USAF DAGRE and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Anti-terrorism Specialty Teams (AFOSI AST) are the only two units in the United States Air Force specifically trained as SWAT teams.[5]
Element[edit]
The Unit Type Code for DAGRE is QFM1C, and the basic element of QFM1C consists of five airmen.[1][5]
Mission[edit]
According to Air Force Special Operations Command Instruction 31-100 (AFSOCI 31-100), QFM1C duties include:[5]
- Rapid deployment
- Protecting USSOCOM Special Operations Forces, like the Green Berets and Navy SEALs
- Guarding USSOCOM and AFSOC assets and aircraft on the ground
- Countering local threats (counter-terrorism)
- Advising the mission commander on force protection strategies
- Conducting field reconnaissance
- Providing close protection
- Embedding with other Special Operations Forces for protective service operations
QFM1C DAGRE is also tasked with assessing and interacting with other in-place Department of Defense agencies and host nation defense forces, as well as coordinating with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations during transit or upon reaching their destination.[5]
During an interview with Business Insider in 2023, it was revealed that DAGREs now also take part in raiding and securing airfields from opposing forces. When guarding airbases, DAGREs are the outermost security forces, conducting surveillance outside the airbases.
Assigned units[edit]
Currently, most DAGRE airmen are assigned to three Special Operations Security Forces squadrons within the Air Force Special Operations Command. Additionally, they are embedded with other special operations wings and special operations forces.[4]
Active Duty units
Air National Guard units
Selection and training[edit]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Gourley, Scott R. (2020-04-17). "AFSOC Uses 'Dagger' Teams as its Pointy Tip of the Spear". National Defense. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Harp, Tony (2022-11-01). "Joint exercises increase security forces' readiness, lethality". 193rd Special Operations Wing. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Gabbard, Jake. "How Air Force commandos train to protect VIPs in combat zones". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ a b "Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (DAGRE)". USAF Police Alumni Association. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ a b c d Air Force Special Operations Command Instruction 31-100. SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE PROTECTION DEPLOYMENT PLANNING AND OPERATIONS (published 3 February 2017). 2017.