The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron (STOS) is a United States Air Force nuclear missile control & support squadron. The 625th STOS has five flights that play different roles in this mission. The Latin motto of the 625th STOS is Si vis pacem para bellum, which means, "If you wish for peace, prepare for war." The 625th STOS is located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska and falls under the 595th Command and Control Group (C2G), 8th Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). 625th STOS flights Airborne Launch Control System Operations flight (DOO) The Airborne Launch Control System (ALCS) operations flight provides combat forces for the United States Strategic Command "Looking Glass" Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) on board the Navy's E-6B Mercury aircraft. Flying as integral members of the ABNCP battle staff, the ALCS crew, using on-board equipment, provides a survivable means to launch the Nation's LGM-30G Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) force. ICBM Targeting flight (DOM) The ICBM Targeting flight, working closely with United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and JFCC-GS, maintains current and accurate targeting for the Nation's LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM fleet. Additionally, the flight produces the targeting for all ICBM test launches, support Air Force Global Strike Command software tests, and develops, documents, verifies and maintains targeting software programs and operating procedures required for daily ICBM alert operations. ALCS Training and Evaluation flight (DOT) The ALCS Training and Evaluation flight provides simulator and classroom training to Missile Combat Crew-Airborne missileers who operate the Airborne Launch Control System on board the E-6B Mercury. The ALCS Training and Evaluation flight also provides ALCS initial Mission Qualification Training and Combat Mission Ready currency training and evaluations. Test and Analysis flight (DOX) The Test and Analysis flight executes flight safety zones and optimum launch tracks for the ALCS on board the U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft. The team oversees flight performance analysis and capability assessments of U.S. and foreign ballistic missile weapon systems. The team also serves as the airborne test conductor for all ICBM force development evaluation missions in which they lead, plan and coordinate Airborne Launch Control System test missions with USSTRATCOM, AFGSC, US Navy and other national agencies. Systems Development flight (DOS) The Systems Development flight develops documents, verifies and maintains the operational readiness for ICBM targeting software programs and operating procedures required for daily Minuteman III ICBM targeting operations. Additionally, they directly support the Targeting flight and