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.

Combined Force Space Component Command
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Founded29 August 2019; 7 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 John E. Shaw, USAF[2]
Deputy Commander Brig Gen Matthew Wolfe Davidson, USAF
Senior Enlisted LeaderCCM John F. Bentivegna, USAF
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Mission

The Combined Force Space Component Command'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]

Structure

The Combined Force Space Component Command's includes four integral components:

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 Air Force, Army, Navy, and multinational forces, the CFSCC also plans and executes space operations. Specifically, the CFSCC works to both execute space operations and integrate 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 it executes command and control of assigned multinational forces in support of Operation Olympic Defender.

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.[4]

Commanders
No. Portrait Name Term Service branch Deputy Commander Senior Enlisted Leader
Took office Left office Duration
1
Major General
Stephen N. Whiting		29 August 201920 November 201983 days
U.S. Air Force		Brigadier General
Matthew Wolfe Davidson		Chief Master Sergeant
John F. Bentivegna
2
Major General
John E. Shaw		20 November 2019Incumbent188 days
U.S. Air Force		Brigadier General
Matthew Wolfe Davidson		Chief Master Sergeant
John F. Bentivegna

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.af.mil/Units/Space-Operations-Command/
  3. "United States Space Command Fact Sheet > United States Space Command > Fact Sheets Editor". Spacecom.mil. 2019-08-29. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
  4. "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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