The Special Missions Operations Staff consists of the Director of Special Mission Operations, Homeland Security / Air Defence Missions Officer, Counterdrug Missions Officer, and the MQ-9 Chase Missions Officer. The Director has oversight over all Special Mission Operations. The Homeland Security / Air Defence Missions Officer interfaces with their wing counterpart to ensure efficient execution of the assigned missions. The Counterdrug Missions Officer interfaces with their wing counterpart to ensure efficient execution of the assigned missions. The MQ-9 Chase Missions Officer coordinates and executes the MQ-9 Drone Escort program.