Space Delta 11 Explained

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]

Structure

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]

SquadronFunctionHeadquarters
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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Space Delta 11 activates, builds starcom readiness. KKTV. 3 September 2021 . 7 September 2021. 7 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210907063542/https://www.kktv.com/2021/09/03/space-delta-11-activates-builds-starcom-readiness/. live.
  2. Web site: STEVEN A. SWEEDEN. Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). 26 June 2024. 5 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205082102/https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Senior-Leaders/Display/Article/3496621/steven-a-sweeden/. live.
  3. Web site: DEL 11. Space Training and Readiness Command. 24 August 2021. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824024509/https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/How-We-Do-It/Space-Delta-11-Range-Aggressors/. live.
  4. Web site: Raymond: New STARCOM Will 'Shape the Next Century' of Space Operations. Miller. Amanda. 23 August 2021. 24 August 2021. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824021912/https://www.airforcemag.com/raymond-new-starcom-will-shape-next-century-space-operations/. live.
  5. Web site: Space Force activates Space Training and Readiness Command. United States Space Force. 23 August 2021. 24 August 2021. 23 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823234543/https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2742956/space-force-activates-space-training-and-readiness-command/. live.
  6. Web site: 2023-05-31 . Department of the Air Force announces preferred locations for STARCOM HQ, 3 Deltas . 2024-03-25 . Air Force . en-US.
  7. Web site: Col Peter Flores, STAR Delta-P/CC, and other leaders met with Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth yesterday to discuss the important role that #STARDelta plays within the United States Space Force. #SemperSupra #Guardians. Facebook. 24 August 2021. 8 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210908030827/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FUSSFSTARCOM%2Fposts%2F199665078584129. live.
  8. Web site: Meet the Command Team: Space Delta 11. 4 January 2022. 4 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220104082047/https://www.dvidshub.net/video/827617/meet-command-team-space-delta-11. live.