E-6Bマーキュリー：指揮統制通信を支える通信中継と戦略空軍指令機

221123-N-N0736-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2022) The U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), a Royal Navy Vanguard-class nuclear submarine, an E6-B Mercury assigned to the “Shadows” of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 4 and an MH60R Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 conduct bi-lateral at-sea training in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 23, 2022. The training is designed to validate tactics, techniques and procedures which strengthens the relationship between uniquely close Allies in support of deterrence and collective security. The United States and the United Kingdom have a long-standing agreement of cooperation in the development and deployment of strategic weapons and supporting system. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Aaron Abbott)

190823-F-VV898-1085 United States Navy Boeing E-6B Mercury of Strategic Communications Wing ONE, Task Group 114.2, based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, high over Colorado Aug. 23, 2019. The E-6B was refueled by a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, also from Tinker AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

190715-F-OQ776-1044 A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, assigned to Strategic Communications Wing 1 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, taxis on the flightline after landing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, July 15, 2019. The E-6B is equipped with an airborne launch control system which is capable of launching U.S. land based intercontinental ballistic missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Skovo)

160803-N-UZ648-002 An E-6B Mercury aircraft post-Block II modifications. (NAVAIR)

150828-F-XV591-003 A U.S. Navy E-6 Mercury strategic airborne command post aircraft takes flight on Aug. 28, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The E-6 aircraft communicates with ballistic missile submarines while also expanding the mission to include ground missiles and nuclear-armed strategic bombers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

240917-F-XK483-1091 A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury arrives at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska during a simulated electronic minuteman test flight, Sept. 17, 2024. Airmen and Sailors from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, 576th Test Flight Squadron, 91st Missile Wing and Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing participated in the twice-a-year flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

190715-F-OQ776-1008 A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, assigned to Strategic Communications Wing 1 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, lands at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, July 15, 2019. The E-6B is a communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft which provides airborne command, control, and communications between the National Command Authority and U.S. strategic and non-strategic forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Skovo)

190823-F-VV898-1052 United States Navy Boeing E-6B Mercury of Strategic Communications Wing ONE, Task Group 114.2, is framed by the window of a KC-135R Stratotanker while refueling in a turn high over Colorado Aug. 23, 2019. The E-6B was refueled by a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker of the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve Command. The E-6B and KC-135R are based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and routinely train together as part of the Integrated Total Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)