MQ-9 “Reaper”, MQ-1 “Predator” & RQ-4B “Global Hawk”
693rd ISR Group, 24th IS
Ramstein AB, Germany

The 24 IS plans, directs and conducts multi-source ISR planning and direction, collection, processing and exploitation, analysis and dissemination (PCPAD) operations in support of USAFE, USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, NATO, and Joint/Combined Force Air Component Commanders. The unit operates two primary mission systems: Distributed Ground System (DGS-4) and Eagle Vision One. DGS-4 is a part of the greater Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), which is the Air Force’s “Sentinel” weapon system (AN/GSQ-272). DGS-4 is one of fi ve core sites executing PCPAD of intelligence data derived from Air Force ISR platforms including the U-2 Dragon Lady, RQ-4 Global Hawk, MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper and other ISR assets.