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The 16^th Special Operations Wing, stationed at Hulbert Field, FL, is the largest and oldest unit assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The 16th SOW supports and participates in unconventional warfare, counter-insurgency, and psychological operations. The primary mission of the wing is to protect the United States and its interest in low intensity conflicts throughout the world.

Aircraft

AC-130E "Combat Talon I"

close air support, air interdiction, force protection
two 40mm Bofors cannons, one 105mm Howitzer, ALQ-87 ECM pods or SUU-42A/A Ejector Pods,AN/ASD-5 Black Crow Direction Finder Set, and inflight refueling capability

MC-130P "Combat Shadow"

low level air-refueling of special operations helicopters
GPS, night vision goggle compatible interior, forward looking infrared, radar and missile warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers, night vision goggle compatible heads-up display, in-flight refueling capability as a receiver