474 Civil Engr Sq (TAC)

The 474th Civil Engineering Squadron (Tactical Air Command), or 474 Civil Engr Sq (TAC), was an Air Force unit activated to provide vital engineering and construction support to tactical operations. Originally associated with the 474th Tactical Fighter Wing, the squadron was responsible for maintaining and rapidly repairing airfields, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure mission readiness and operational effectiveness. During its active years, the unit trained extensively for deployment scenarios, supporting both peacetime base operations and contingency missions. The squadron played a significant role in enhancing the mobility and sustainability of tactical air operations before its eventual inactivation.