The 83rd FIS was transferred from USAFE to ADC in June 1947 at Mitchell Field. Prior to being equipped it was transferred to Hamilton AFS where it received F-51Ds and F-84Bs. In the fall of 1950 it received F-84Ds and in August 1951 it transitioned into F-89Bs. In July 1952 the squadron moved to Paine Field and received F-86Ds. In August 1955 the 83rd FIS designation was transferred to Hamilton AFB to another F-86D squadron.

In December 1957 the 83rd FIS received F-l04As to become the first operational 104 squadron in ADC. In July 1960 the F-104 replaced by F-l01Bs and on 1 July 1963 the squadron was inactivated.

The 83d FIS was reactivated at Loring Air Force Base, Maine, in July 1971 when it absorbed the mission, personnel, and Convair F-106 Delta Darts of the 27th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. The 83d FIS was inactivated in June 1972 as part of the draw-down of Air Defense Command.

The 83rd FIS was deactivated in June 1972.