497th Combat Training Squadron (497th CTS)

United States Air Force
PSA Sembawang Terminal
Building 7-4, Stores Road
Singapore 759657
Tel: (65) 6750-2300
Fax: (65) 6750-2319

FPO Address: PSC 470 Box 2300
FPO AP 96534-2300

The 497th Combat Training Squadron provides operational and logistical support to U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft deployed to Singapore for training exercises with the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Approximately three deployments of USAF F-15s and F-16s from both Active Duty and National Guard units from around the world are made each year.

In addition, the squadron supports/participates in regional exercise and global contingencies, and provides housing; morale, recreation and welfare facilities and programs: medical services; force protection to recourses and personnel; and legal, financial, communications, and contracting support to assigned and deployed personnel.

The commander is also the Designated Commanding Officer for legal jurisdiction over U.S. military personnel in nine Southeast Asian countries.