724th Special Tactics Group
| 724th Special Tactics Group | |
|---|---|
724th Special Tactics Group emblem | |
| Active | 1943–1944; 2011–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Special Operations Forces |
| Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Pope Army Airfield |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
The 724th Special Tactics Group is one of the special operations ground components of the 24th Special Operations Wing, assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command. The group is headquartered at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. The group is composed of four squadrons, also located on Pope Field.
The group was initially created as the 724th Training Group on 22 January 1943 and activated on 28 February 1943. It was disbanded on 30 April 1944.