Aliases
ARDCAir Force Systems Command (AFSC) — successor designation (1961 onwards)Air Research and Development CommandRDCResearch and Development CommandResearch and Development Command (RDC) — original designation (1950)
Disambiguation
Air Research and Development Command (ARDC), later redesignated Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) in 1961. Not to be confused with other military commands. Primary R&D organization within the United States Air Force.
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Organization
military-branchUSfounded: 1950
Enrichment
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- Air Force Systems CommandWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Established January 23, 1950 as Research and Development Command
- Redesignated Air Research and Development Command September 16, 1950
- Redesignated Air Force Systems Command April 1, 1961
- Headquarters: Baltimore MD (1950-1958), Andrews AFB MD (1958-1992)
- Merged to form Air Force Materiel Command July 1, 1992
- Records of United States Air Force Commands, Activities, and OrganizationsNational Archives▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Research and Development Command created January 23, 1950
- Became operational February 1, 1950
- Consolidated R&D units from Air Materiel Command
- Redesignated Air Research and Development Command September 16, 1950
- Redesignated Air Force Systems Command April 1, 1961
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ARDC
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