The US Air Force (USAF) has plans to base the Reserve Command MQ-1 Predator remote split-operations (RSO) squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, US.

The single MQ-1 RSO squadron deployment, which involves only ground control systems, will consist of 140 personnel and associated equipment.

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Deputy assistant secretary for installations Kathleen Ferguson said, “The selection of the preferred alternative is the result of a deliberate, enterprise-wide assessment.”

The final basing decision will be taken following environmental, operational and technical assessment of the site.

The MQ-1 Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system with a fully operational system consisting of four air vehicles, a ground control station and a primary satellite link communication suite.

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