Space Delta 3

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Space Delta 3
Emblem of Space Delta 3.png
Emblem of Space Delta 3
Founded24 July 2020; 17 months ago (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleSpace electromagnetic warfare
Size350 personnel[1]
Part ofSpace Operations Command emblem.png Space Operations Command
HeadquartersPeterson Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
Websitewww.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/
Commanders
CommanderCol Christopher A. Fernengel
Deputy CommanderLt Col Jon Slaughter[1]
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Taryn Stys[2]
Insignia
GuidonSpace Delta 3 guidon.svg

Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for preparing forces for executing combat-ready space electromagnetic warfare operations to dominate the space domain. It is headquartered Peterson Space Force Base.[3][4][2][5]

Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former 21st Space Wing's 721st Operations Group upon establishment.[6] The 721st Operations Group was activated on 10 October 2019 partly by realigning units from the former 21st Operations Group to focus securing the electromagnetic spectrum for national security space operations.[7]

Structure[]

DEL 3 is a component of Space Operations Command, one of eight deltas aligned under the field command. It is composed of the 721st Operations Support Squadron, which provides advanced training to the delta's members, and three operational units, the 4th Space Control Squadron, 5th Space Control Squadron, and 16th Space Control Squadron. It is also augmented by four Air National Guard units, the 114th Space Control Squadron, , , and , and the Air Force Reserve's 380th Space Control Squadron[8]

It plans to add a defensive space electronic unit in Guam and the delta's three operational units are planned to be redesignated as electronic warfare squadrons.[9]

Name[10] Function Headquarters
Squadrons
721st Operations Support Squadron emblem.png 721st Operations Support Squadron (721st OSS) Operational training and certification, tactics development, engineering support, and crew force management Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
4th Space Control Squadron emblem.png 4th Space Control Squadron (4th SPCS) Space electronic warfare Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
5th Space Control Squadron emblem.png 5th Space Control Squadron (5th SPCS) Space electronic warfare Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
16th Space Control Squadron emblem.png 16th Space Control Squadron (16th SPCS) Space electronic warfare Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado

History[]

In December 2021, DEL 3 was awarded as the best delta in Space Operations Command.[11] The delta also plans to add a defensive SEW unit in Guam.[12]

List of commanders[]

No. Commander Term
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
John G. Thien[13]
Thien, John G.Colonel
John G. Thien[13]		24 July 202031 July 20211 year, 7 days
2
Christopher A. Fernengel[14]
Fernengel, Christopher A.Colonel
Christopher A. Fernengel[14]		31 July 2021[15]Incumbent172 days

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Space Delta 3 focuses on electromagnetic spectrum". United States Space Command. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.af.mil. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Peterson Air Force Base. 24 July 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Peterson-Schriever Garrison | USSF | Peterson Air Force Base". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  7. ^ "721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities". Peterson Air Force Base. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  8. ^ https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities
  9. ^ https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities
  10. ^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  11. ^ https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2877981/del-3-receives-best-mission-delta
  12. ^ https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities
  13. ^ "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  14. ^ "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Space Delta 3 Changes Command". 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.

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