Unit Name: | Space Delta 11 |
Type: | Delta |
Role: | Space range and aggressor |
Size: | 100 personnel[1] |
Command Structure: | Space Training and Readiness Command |
Garrison: | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
Garrison Label: | Headquarters |
Commander1: | Col Jay M. Steingold |
Commander1 Label: | Commander |
Commander2: | Mr Joseph White |
Commander2 Label: | Deputy Commander |
Commander3: | CMSgt Steven A. Sweeden[2] |
Commander3 Label: | Senior Enlisted Leader |
Space Delta 11 (DEL 11) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for space range and aggressor. It conducts live and virtual training and operations for test and training requirements. It was established on 23 August, 2021 following the establishment of the Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), the field command to which it reports. It is temporarily headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.[3] [4] [5] Its final location requires a base selection process and the Department of the Air Force's preferred option is Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.[6]
A ceremony was held on 30 August 2021 to recognize the delta's activation.[1]
DEL 11 is one of five deltas that reports to the Space Training and Readiness Command. It is composed of five subordinate units, two that were transferred from the United States Air Force and three that were created after the activation STARCOM.[1] [7] [8]
Squadron | Function | Headquarters | ||
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Delta staff | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado | |||
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Range | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado | |||
Orbital Warfare Range | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado | |||
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado | ||||
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |