Welcome to 56(Reserve) Squadron - the Air Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Test Evaluation Squadron, part of the Air Warfare Centre, based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. On 18 April 2008 No 56(R) Sqn disbanded as the F3 OCU. At the disbandment parade the number plate was passed to the Air C2 ISR Test and Evaluation Squadron based at RAF Waddington. This new role for the squadron keeps it at the forefront of operations, contributing to the operational development and optimization of the UK’s joint Air C2 and ISR capabilities through robust Test and Evaluation. The Phoenix rises once again!

To contribute to the operational development and optimisation of the UK’s Joint Air C2 and ISR capabilities through robust through-life Test and Evaluation, whilst providing SME advice to facilitate the advancement of tactics, techniques and procedures.