The 461st Operations Group consists of the Air Force's only Active Duty E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System operational squadrons, combat training squadron, operations support squadron and air control networks squadron. The group trains and employs JSTARS combat Airmen, providing airborne command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to combatant commanders and intelligence community.
 

The 461st Maintenance Group is responsible for maintenance, logistics and combat support of 17 E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems aircraft to provide worldwide command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to combatant commanders. Provides combat-ready forces and operates and supports these forces worldwide, ensuring combat capability for all operations.