5th Space Warning Squadron
| 5th Space Waring Squadron | |
|---|---|
5th Space Warning Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1992-1999, 2023-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Space Force |
| Type | Space Operations |
| Role | Missile Warning |
| Part of | Mission Delta 4 |
| Garrison/HQ | Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado |
| Nickname(s) | Ornery Owls |
| Anniversaries | 13 October 2023 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Robert M. Smith |
The United States Space Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) is an in-theater missile warning unit headquartered at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. It operates the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) system via four forward-stationed combat detachments located in Italy, Qatar, South Korea, and Japan.