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The '''Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC)''' is a [[Royal Air Force]] research and testing organisation based at [[RAF Waddington]] in [[Lincolnshire]]. It has a training branch nearby as a lodger unit of [[RAF Cranwell]] and other branches elsewhere, including at [[RAF High Wycombe]], [[RAF Brize Norton]], [[MoD Boscombe Down]], and [[RAF Odiham]].<ref>((cite web|title=Air Warfare Centre |url=http://www.armedforces.co.uk/raf/listings/l0013.html |work=armedforces.co.uk |accessdate=5 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210092819/http://www.armedforces.co.uk/raf/listings/l0013.html |archivedate=10 February 2012 ))</ref>

==History==
The Air Warfare Centre was established in October 1993<ref>[http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafwaddington/aboutus/otherunits.cfm RAF Waddington - Other Units<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and serves [[RAF Air Command]] by developing and implementing operational-level and tactical-level air [[doctrine]].<ref>[http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafwaddington/aboutus/airwarfarecentre.cfm RAF Waddington - Air Warfare Centre]</ref> In early 2020, the organisation was renamed to the Air and Space Warfare Centre to better reflect the RAF's increasing involvement in the [[Space warfare|space domain]].<ref>((Cite news |date=7 February 2020 |title=Waddington enters military space race |work=RAF News |publisher=Ministry of Defence |url=https://issuu.com/rafnews/docs/raf_news_7_feb_2020 |access-date=5 April 2021 |issn=0035-8614))</ref> Additionally, the Air and Space Warfare Centre HQ hosts to the [[Strategic Command (United Kingdom)|Strategic Command]] Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Centre (JEWOSC), which contributes to the operational capability of the three British armed forces by providing Electronic Warfare support directly to the [[Permanent Joint Headquarters]] in Northwood and to various operational units. The Commandant of the Air and Space Warfare Centre is [[Air commodore|Air Commodore]] Blythe Crawford.

During 1993 it was parent to:((sfn|Sturtivant|Hamlin|Halley|1997|p=67))
* [[Central Trials & Tasks Organisation]] at [[RAF Boscombe Down]]
* [[Department of Air Warfare]] at [[RAF Cranwell]]
* [[Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit]] at [[RAF Boscombe Down]]
* [[No. 41 Squadron RAF#Fast Jet & Weapons Operational Evaluation Unit, 2006–2010|Tornado F.3 Operational Evaluation Unit]] at [[RAF Coningsby]]
* [[Long-Range Maritime Patrol Cell]] at [[Northwood Headquarters]]
* [[Operational Research Branch]] at [[RAF High Wycombe]]
* [[Support Helicopter Trials & Tactics Flight]] at [[RAF Odiham]]
* [[Electronic Warfare Operational Support Establishment]] at [[RAF Wyton]]
* [[Air Defence Ground Environment Operational Evaluation Unit]] at [[RAF Ash]]

On 4 September 1995, the Thomson building opened to house the centre.((sfn|March|1996|p=80))

The Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC) Mission is to contribute to the military capability of [[RAF Air Command|Air Command]] by developing and implementing operational and tactical doctrine and providing essential and timely integrated mission support to RAF operational units in peace and in war.

==Structure==
[[File:Air Warfare Centre (AWC), Thomson Building at RAF Waddington. MOD 45161026.jpg|alt=The Thomson Building at RAF Waddington, headquarters of the Air Warfare Centre.|left|thumb|The Thomson Building at [[RAF Waddington]], headquarters of the Air Warfare Centre.]]
Based at RAF Waddington, and eleven other locations throughout the UK, the primary mission of the ASWC is the provision of timely integrated mission support to the front line. The Defence Electronic Warfare Centre is an integral part and is jointly staffed by [[Royal Navy]], [[British Army|Army]], [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] and civilian personnel. Operational level Doctrine and Development (D&D) issues are addressed as part of the remit of the Doctrine and Collective Training staff of the Operations Division, in addition to their responsibilities for providing (in conjunction with the Liaison Officers from the Royal Navy, Army and [[United States Air Force]]) operational support to air and joint headquarters and training tasks. The great majority of the remainder of ASWC personnel provide: tactical level mission support in the form of production and maintenance of the Defence Electronic Warfare Database; Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) for all aircraft, ships and some Army units; operational evaluation of all aircraft types, associated equipment and weapons through the various Test and Evaluation Squadrons; administration and instruction of all joint air warfare courses. Scientific support to all ASWC activities is provided by the Operational Analysis staff.
There are 6 separate, albeit integrated, areas of responsibility as follows:

==Development Division==
Development Division is responsible for de-risking the future of [[airpower]], both in conceptual terms and in practical terms: it is also responsible for shaping, and preparing for, the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of new capabilities to the Air environment.

==Operations Division==
Operations Division co-ordinates and provides Integrated Mission Support (IMS) for operations, training and trials. Included in the Division's responsibilities are the development, dissemination and teaching of Air Environmental Doctrine, Air Warfare Training and the co-ordination of Synthetic Command and Control Training as well as wargaming, developing air tactics and weaponeering ([[No. 92 Squadron RAF|92 Sqn]]). Operations Division is responsible for the development of Air Command and Control capability through workshop, study and experimentation. In addition, it provides Tactical Leadership and Combined Qualified Weapons Instructor training, and it co-ordinates the activities of the Command and Battlespace Management (Air) Working Group. Within Operations Division, the Information Operations Group is responsible for Operational Security ([[OPSEC]]) training and the integration of kinetic and non-kinetic effects within collective training exercises.((citation needed|date=April 2020))

==Integrated Mission Support==
((buzzword|date=April 2020))
The Integrated Mission Support (IMS) cell was formally opened on 1 July 2013 by the AWC Commandant.  The purpose of the IMS Cell is to support the AWC activity by enabling collaborative working, assuring output, and gathering feedback from the war-fighter to refine the future process through a continuous improvement ethos. The Integrated Mission Support process combines subject matter expertise across the ASWC to deliver timely, impartial and authoritative advice to meet the needs of the Customer. RAF personnel in the cell are drawn from several backgrounds.

The purpose of the IMS Cell is to support the AWC activity by enabling collaborative working, assuring output, and gathering feedback from the war-fighter to refine the future process through a continuous improvement ethos. The Integrated Mission Support process combines subject matter expertise across the ASWC to deliver timely, impartial and authoritative advice to meet the needs of the Customer.

The '''IMS Cell''' is the center cog in a much larger machine.  '''IMS''' has "Champions" throughout the ASWC.  When an '''IMS''' task comes in the '''IMS Cell''' ratifies the enquiry, then distributes it to the "Champions".  The "Champions" then return their input to a final product, whether that is a Document, PowerPoint or Brief, '''IMS''' then assure the product to ensure the original enquiry has been answered.  The final product is then distributed to the customer.

==Operations Support Division==
Operations Support Division provides timely, fused, all-source operational air intelligence support and intelligence planning. It acts as the focus for targeting issues and supports the ASWC's Integrated Mission Support responsibilities. It is responsible for the management of the Defence Electronic Warfare Centre and specifically for the maintenance and segmental development of the database, as well as the provision of associated data and information to all 3 Services, including the provision of the national Electronic Order of Battle. The Division encompasses 591 Signals Unit, 7006(VR) Squadron, 7010(VR) Squadron and 7630(VR) Squadron RAuxAF and is Operational Sponsor for the Operations Support (Intelligence) Specialisation and Intelligence Analyst (Intelligence) Trade.

==Operational Analysis (OA) Element==
The Operational Analysis Element supports all the divisions of the AWC. It conducts studies and provides scientific and technical advice on any issue which affects the conduct of air operations. It plans, directs and manages activities to meet the scientific studies and advice requirements of Air Command.  The work includes the support of test and evaluation of aircraft, weapons (air-to-air, air-to-surface and surface-to-air), countermeasures and associated systems involving the design, management, analysis and reporting of flight and ground trials. Direct support of front line operations comprises advice to HQs and tactical advice to squadrons including targeting (weapon to target matching and collateral damage modelling) and [[threat assessment]].  Higher level analysis tasks include information and influence operations, psychological effects studies and campaign effectiveness assessment.

==Flying Division==
Flying Division is responsible for integrating air power expertise with test, evaluation, tactical-development and operational-employment activities, in order to deliver capability in support of current operations, while developing capabilities to meet requirements of the future.  To achieve this, it conducts flight and ground tests to assess, develop, evaluate, and clear aircraft for the front line, together with airborne weapons and sensors. As well as trialling new or modified systems and software in order to ensure they are safe and effective, Flying Division also ensures they are delivered with mature tactics ready for operational deployment.  It also conducts developmental and research flying. Flying Division is supported by, and delivers its activities through, [[No. 206 Squadron RAF|206 (R) Sqn]], the tri-service Rotary Wing Test and Evaluation Squadron (RWTES) and the Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS) at MOD Boscombe Down, and [[No. 17 Squadron RAF|17 TES]] and [[No. 41 Squadron RAF|41 Sqn]] at [[RAF Coningsby]]. Much of its activity at Boscombe Down is conducted in partnership with the defence science and technology company, [[QinetiQ]], as part of the Aircraft Test & Evaluation Collaboration (ATEC). The [[Heavy Aircraft Test Squadron]] was formerly responsible for testing heavy aircraft.

==Test and Evaluation Division==
T&E Division are responsible for the Joint Airborne Delivery T&E Unit, [[No. 56 Squadron RAF|56 Test & Evaluation Squadron]], the [[No. 216 Squadron RAF|216 Unmanned Aerial Systems T&E Squadron]], the trials coordination cell and all military personnel employed as fixed/rotary-wing mission systems / air-launched munitions specialists who directly support Air T&E activity.  This division are also the prime interface between the AWC, QinetiQ and the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] T&E Simulation and Training Project Team, providing a focus for MOD programmes at Boscombe Down supported under the Long Term Partnering Agreement. The T&E Division is commanded by the AWC's principal engineer and is responsible to the Commandant AWC for all professional engineering matters.

==Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit==
The [[Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit|JADTEU]] mission is "To enable the delivery by air of manpower, machines and materiel through development, trials and training, in order to enhance Defence Capability."

The unit is located at [[RAF Brize Norton]] and comprises 124 [Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Civil Service] personnel commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

==Commandants==
* [[Air Commodore]] John Lumsden 1993-1996
* [[Air Commodore]] R V Morris 1996-1998
* [[Air Commodore]] Ray Horwood 1998-2000
* [[Air Commodore]] [[Stuart Peach]] 2000-2003
* [[Air Commodore]] [[Chris Nickols]] 2003-2005
* [[Air Commodore]] [[Tim Anderson (RAF officer)|Tim Anderson]] 2005-2007
* [[Air Commodore]] Julian Stinton 2007-2009
* [[Air Commodore]] [[Edward Stringer]] 2009-2011
* [[Air Commodore]] Stu Evans 2011-2013
* [[Air Commodore]] Bruce Hedley 2013-2015
* [[Air Commodore]] Alistair Seymour 2015-2019
* Air Commodore Richard Davies 2019-2022
* Air Commodore Blyth Crawford 2022–present

==See also==
*[[List of Royal Air Force units & establishments]]

==Citations==
===References===
((Reflist))

===Bibliography===
*((cite book |last1=March|first1=Peter&nbsp;R.|title=Royal Air Force Yearbook 1996|year=1996|publisher= Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund|location=[[Fairford]], UK))
*((cite book |last1=Sturtivant|first1=Ray|last2=Hamlin|first2=John|last3=Halley|first3=James&nbsp;J.|title=Royal Air Force flying training and support units |year=1997 |publisher= Air-Britain (Historians)|location= UK|isbn=0-85130-252-1))

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