Squadrons

The 24th STS provides special operations airmen for the Joint Special Operations Command, including Pararescuemen, Combat Controllers, Special Reconnaissance, and Tactical Air Control Party personnel. They are the Air Force's Tier 1 unit, and 24th STS members are provided as enablers to the Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta and the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group, or DEVGRU due to their specific skill sets. As such, 24th STS members are also trained in conducting classified and clandestine operations such as direct action, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, hostage rescue, and special reconnaissance.

Pararescuemen (also known as PJs) are United States Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command operators tasked with recovery and medical treatment of personnel in humanitarian and combat environments. These special operations units are also used to support NASA missions and have been used to recover astronauts after water landings. They are attached to other special operations units from all branches to conduct other operations as appropriate.

A United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party, commonly abbreviated TACP, is an individual or team of United States Air Force Special Warfare Airmen with AFSC 1Z3X1, who are aligned with conventional, Special Operation Forces, and Tier 1 combat maneuver units to provide precision terminal attack control and terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition fixed- and rotary-wing close air support aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire; establish and maintain command and control communications; and advise ground commanders on the best use of air power.

The United States Air Force Special Operations Training Center located at Hurlburt Field, Florida. works under the supervision of the Air Force Special Operations Command ; Its primary function is to train the Air Force's Special Operations Personnel before being assigned to their respective units. The Mission Statement/Vision is, "Transforming Airmen into Air Commandos who possess the specialized skills and warrior those to fight and win anytime, anywhere."