Combined Force Space Component Command

The Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) is a U.S.–led multinational subordinate command of United States Space Command. It is responsible for tactical control of American and multinational space forces. The CFSCC's mission is to "plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force, and the Nation."[3] It was established on 29 August 2019.

Combined Force Space Component Command
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Founded29 August 2019; 1 year, 3 months
Country United States
 Australia
 Canada
 United Kingdom
TypeSubordinate command
RoleTactical control of space forces
Size17,000 personnel [1]
Part of U.S. Space Command
HeadquartersVandenberg AFB, California, U.S.[1]
Commanders
Commander Maj Gen DeAnna M. Burt, USSF
Deputy Commander Brig Gen Michael E. Conley, USAF
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Heath Jennings, USAF[2]
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Structure

The Combined Force Space Component Command's includes four centers:

History

The Combined Force Space Component Command was established immediately after the establishment of United States Space Command on August 29, 2019. In addition to having tactical control of Space Force, Army, Navy, and multinational forces, the CFSCC also plans and executes space operations. The CFSCC both executes space operations and integrates space effects and support within the existing combatant commands. The CFSCC also provides support to, and receive support from, Coalition operations centers including the Australian Space Operations Center, Canadian Space Operations Center, and United Kingdom Space Operations Center.

In addition the CFSCC commands and controls assigned multinational forces in support of Operation Olympic Defender. Olympic Defender is aimed at "strengthening allies’ abilities to deter hostile actions by rivals."[4] British Defense Minister Penny Mordaunt told delegates to a July 2019 conference that "over the next 18 months.. Britain will send eight personnel" to the CFSCC to help "“strengthen deterrence against hostile actors in space."[5] Olympic Defender, dating to 2013, "coordinate[s] allies’ efforts to protect key satellites."[6]

The CFSCC specifically commands space domain awareness, space electronic warfare, satellite communications, missile warning, nuclear detonation detection, environmental monitoring, military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, navigation warfare, command and control, and positioning, navigation, and timing.[1]

A ceremony recognizing the establishment of the CFSCC occurred on October 1, 2019 at Vandenberg AFB.[7]

List of commanders
No. Commander Term Service branch
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1 Major General
Stephen N. Whiting		 29 August 2019 20 November 2019 83 days
U.S. Air Force
2 Major General
John E. Shaw		 20 November 2019 16 November 2020 1 year, 49 days
U.S. Air Force
3 Major General
DeAnna M. Burt		 16 November 2020 Incumbent 83 days
U.S. Space Force

See also

References
  1. "Combined Force Space Component Command Established at Vandenberg AFB > Schriever Air Force Base > Article Display". Schriever.af.mil. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  2. https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2472341/vandenberg-leadership-joins-operation-fight-back/
  3. "United States Space Command Fact Sheet > United States Space Command > Fact Sheets Editor". Spacecom.mil. 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  4. Chuter, Andrew (2019-07-18). "UK, US militaries join forces to keep the upper hand in space". Defense News. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  5. Chuter, Andrew (2019-07-18). "UK, US militaries join forces to keep the upper hand in space". Defense News. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  6. Thisdell2020-09-01T11:08:00+01:00, Dan. "Why the sky is no limit for RAF's space ambitions". Flight Global. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  7. "Military leaders unveil new space command at Vandenberg Air Force Base | Military Council". Militarycouncil.ca.gov. 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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