Joint Task Force–Space Defense

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]

Joint Task Force–Space Defense
Joint Task Force–Space Defense shield
ActiveAugust 29, 2019 – present
Country United States
TypeJoint task force
RoleSpace defense
Part of U.S. Space Command
HeadquartersSchriever AFB, Colorado, U.S.[1]
Commanders
Commander BG Thomas L. James, USA[2][3]
Deputy Commander Brig Gen Christopher S. Povak, USAF
Command Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Tina Timmerman, USAF
Insignia
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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. Portrait Name Term Service branch Deputy Commander Senior Enlisted Leader
Took office Left office Duration
1
Brigadier General
Thomas L. James		29 August 2019Incumbent301 days
U.S. Army		Brigadier General
Christopher S. Povak		Chief Master Sergeant
Tina Timmerman

See also

References
  1. "U.S. Space Command's major components will be based in California and Colorado". SpaceNews.com. June 30, 2019.
  2. "Formal Recognition of Joint Task Force-Space Defense Expands US Space". Air Force Space Command.
  3. https://www.schriever.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1995302/formal-recognition-of-joint-task-force-space-defense-expands-us-space-commands/
  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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