Joint Task Force–Space Defense

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Joint Task Force–Space Defense
Seal of the Joint Task Force Space Defense.svg
Joint Task Force–Space Defense shield
Active29 August 2019 – present
Country United States
TypeJoint task force
RoleSpace defense
Part ofUnited States Space Command emblem 2019.png U.S. Space Command
HeadquartersSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.[1]
Commanders
Commander MG Thomas L. James, USA[2][3]
Deputy Commander Brig Gen Dennis Bythewood, USSF
Command Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt , USSF
Insignia
FlagFlag of the Joint Task Force–Space Defense.svg

The Joint Task Force–Space Defense (JTF–SD) is a joint task force and subordinate command of United States Space Command. It is responsible for executing control of space defense and space domain awareness units to protect and defend U.S. space capabilities.[4]

Mission[]

Joint Task Force–Space Defense's mission is to "conduct, in unified action with mission partners, space superiority operations to deter aggression, defend U.S. and Allied interests, and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict."[5]

Structure[]

Joint Task Force–Space Defense includes:[6]

History[]

Joint Task Force–Space Defense was established immediately after the establishment of United States Space Command on August 29, 2019.[7]A ceremony recognizing the establishment of the JTF–SD was held on October 21, 2019 at Schriever AFB.[2]

Commanders[]

No. Commander Term Service branch
Name Portrait Took office Left office Duration
1 MG Thomas L. James Major General
Thomas L. James 		29 August 2019 Incumbent 2 years, 124 days Military service mark of the United States Army.svg
U.S. Army

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "U.S. Space Command's major components will be based in California and Colorado". SpaceNews.com. June 30, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Formal Recognition of Joint Task Force-Space Defense Expands US Space". Air Force Space Command.
  3. ^ "Schriever Space Force Base > Home".
  4. ^ "NEW COMBATANT COMMANDER BEGINS ORGANIZING SPACE". Schriever Air Force Base.
  5. ^ "United States Space Command Fact Sheet". United States Space Command.
  6. ^ "Combined Force Space Component Command Established at Vandenberg AFB". Schriever Air Force Base.
  7. ^ "Combined Force Space Component Command Established at Vandenberg AFB". Schriever Air Force Base.
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