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
Active	August 29, 2019 – present
Country	United States
Type	Joint task force
Role	Space defense
Part of	U.S. Space Command
Headquarters	Schriever 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 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]

• National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado

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
	Name	Portrait	Took office	Left office	Duration
1		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

See also

• Combined Force Space Component Command

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.