Space Delta 7

Space Delta 7 (DEL 7) is a delta of the United States Space Force, responsible for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). The delta provides actionable and time sensitive intelligence for space domain operations including detection, characterization and targeting of adversary space capabilities.[2]

Space Delta 7
Emblem of Space Delta 7
Founded24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleIntelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Part of Space Operations Command
HeadquartersPeterson Air Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
Motto(s)Semper Venandi
"always hunting"[1]
Websitewww.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-7/
Commanders
CommanderCol Chandler P. Atwood
SuperintendentCMSgt Thomas S. Drake

The unit employs a variety of fixed and mobile sensors across the globe operated by intelligence professionals to enable its mission to gain and maintain information dominance in the space domain in the execution of National Defense Strategy priorities.[2]

History

Delta 7 was activated July 24, 2020.[2] It is headquartered at the Peterson-Schriever Garrison, Colorado, within Peterson Air Force Base. Delta 7 is the successor unit to the United States Air Force's 544th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group.

On January 8, 2021, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe officially designated the Space Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance enterprise the 18th member of the United States Intelligence Community.[3]

Structure
Name Function Headquarters Detachments
Squadrons
71st Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance SquadronIntelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to space mission deltas[4]Peterson Air Force Base, ColoradoDetachment 1: Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado[5]
5 other detachments[6]
72nd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance SquadronIntelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissancePeterson Air Force Base, Colorado3 detachments[7]
73rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance SquadronIntelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, National Air and Space Intelligence Center[8]Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio[9]Detachment 1: Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado[10]
Detachment 2: Osan Air Base, South Korea[11]
Detachment 6: Fort George G. Meade, Maryland[12]
Col. Chandler Atwood members of the new unit at the standup of ISRS 71 and 72, 11 September 2020.

Commander
No. Commander Term Superintendent
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
Atwood, Chandler P.Colonel
Chandler P. Atwood		24 July 2020Incumbent194 daysChief Master Sergeant
Thomas S. Drake

References
  1. "Semper Venandi: Osan Advances the Hunt". Osan Air Base. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. "Space Delta 7 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Peterson Air Force Base. July 24, 2020.
  3. "DNI Ratcliffe Welcomes U.S. Space Force as 18th Intelligence Community Member". www.dni.gov. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  4. https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2358563/delta-7-gains-new-space-intelligence-squadrons/
  5. https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Article/322395/space-delta-4-missile-warning/
  6. https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2358563/delta-7-gains-new-space-intelligence-squadrons/
  7. https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2358563/delta-7-gains-new-space-intelligence-squadrons/
  8. https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2344291/73rd-isrs-activates-becomes-part-of-us-space-force/
  9. https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-7/
  10. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/360456/18th-intelligence-squadron-detachment-1-unit-activation-ceremony
  11. https://www.osan.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2409116/semper-venandi-osan-advances-the-hunt/
  12. https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2344291/73rd-isrs-activates-becomes-part-of-us-space-force/

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