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]
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Active | August 29, 2019 – present |
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Type | Joint task force |
Role | Space defense |
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Headquarters | Schriever AFB, Colorado, U.S.[1] |
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Deputy Commander | ![]() |
Command Senior Enlisted Leader | CMSgt Jacob C. Simmons, USAF |
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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. | Commander | Term | Service branch | Deputy Commander | Senior Enlisted Leader | |||
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Name | Portrait | Took office | Left office | Duration | ||||
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Brigadier General Thomas L. James |
29 August 2019 | Incumbent | 346 days | ![]() U.S. Army |
Brigadier General Christopher S. Povak, USAF |
Brigadier General Tina Timmerman, USAF |
Brigadier General Jacob C. Simmons, USAF |
References
- "U.S. Space Command's major components will be based in California and Colorado". SpaceNews.com. June 30, 2019.
- "Formal Recognition of Joint Task Force-Space Defense Expands US Space". Air Force Space Command.
- https://www.schriever.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1995302/formal-recognition-of-joint-task-force-space-defense-expands-us-space-commands/
- "NEW COMBATANT COMMANDER BEGINS ORGANIZING SPACE". Schriever Air Force Base.
- "United States Space Command Fact Sheet". United States Space Command.
- "Combined Force Space Component Command Established at Vandenberg AFB". Schriever Air Force Base.
- "Combined Force Space Component Command Established at Vandenberg AFB". Schriever Air Force Base.