Space Delta 13 Explained

Unit Name:Space Delta 13
Dates:1984–1991
2021–present
Type:Delta
Role:Space education
Command Structure:Space Training and Readiness Command
Garrison:Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Garrison Label:Headquarters
Commander1:Col Bryan J. Dutcher
Commander1 Label:Commander
Commander2:Col Stephen A. Hobbs
Commander2 Label:Deputy Commander
Commander3:CMSgt Nichole E. Reynolds[1]
Commander3 Label:Senior Enlisted Leader
Identification Symbol Label:Guidon

Space Delta 13 (DEL 13) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for space education. It offers advanced and developmental space education courses for the Space Force and its joint and allied partners. It was established on 23 August 2021 following the establishment of the Space Training and Readiness Command, the field command to which it reports. It is temporarily headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, but its final location requires a base selection process.[2] [3]

History

DEL 13's lineage can be traced back to 1 October 1984 when the Air Training Command activated the 3430th Technical Training Group (3430 TCHTG) under the 3400 Technical Training Wing at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, responsible for all training related the space operations mission in support of the Air Force Space Command. It initially composed of the 3423th Technical Training Squadron (3423 TCHTS) with operating locations in Sunnyvale Air Force Station and Johnson Space Center. That year, it had 67 instructors, teaching 33 courses and trained 973 officers and enlisted personnel. In 1987, it gained a second squadron, the 3454th Technical Training Squadron (3454 TCHTS).[4] The 3423 TCHTG was inactivated on 1 September 1991.[5]

Prior to the activation of Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), the 3423 TCHTG was redesignated as Space Delta 13 (DEL 13) on 19 August 2021. During the activation of STARCOM on 23 August 2021, DEL 13 was one of the five deltas activated as part of the new field command.[6] A ceremony was held on 13 September 2021 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to signify the activation of DEL 13.[7] It was formed by consolidating various space education units such as the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) and the Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (Vosler NCO Academy) and two detachments that serve as liaisons to the United States Air Force Academy and Air University. Additionally, the 13th Delta Operations Squadron was activated on 15 September 2021 to provide operational support to DEL 13.[8]

DEL 13 is temporarily based at Maxwell while a permanent location will be determined through the strategic basing process.[7] [5]

Instead of standing up its own war college like other services, the Space Force in 2023 partnered with the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies for its intermediate and senior professional military education.[9] [10]

Structure

DEL 13 is one of five deltas that reports to the Space Training and Readiness Command. It is composed of the following six subordinate units, three squadrons and three detachments:[11]

UnitFunctionHeadquarters
S
Q
U
A
D
R
O
N
S		13th Delta Operations Squadron[12] Delta staff and squadron management Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado--->
Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Detachment 1[13] Space Force liaison to U.S. Air Force Academy United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
Detachment 2 Space Force liaison to Air University[14] Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Detachment 3[15] Schriever & West Space Scholars Program (ILE & SLE)[16] Washington D.C.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NICHOLE E. REYNOLDS. Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). 19 December 2023. 20 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230820034329/https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Senior-Leaders/Display/Article/3496510/nichole-e-reynolds/. live.
  2. Web site: DEL 13. Space Training and Readiness Command. 24 August 2021. 24 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824023414/https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/How-We-Do-It/Space-Delta-13-Education/. live. https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/How-We-Do-It/Space-Delta-13-Education/
  3. 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.
  4. http://www.usafunithistory.com/PDF/3000/3430%20TECHNICAL%20TRAINING%20GP.pdf Technical training
  5. Web site: Space Delta 13 (STARCOM) . 24 June 2023 . 24 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230624044859/https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/3421654/space-delta-13-starcom/ . live .
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: Space Delta 13 activates to lead STARCOM education and accessions . 14 September 2021 . 19 December 2023 . 25 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230625091946/https://www.maxwell.af.mil/News/Display/Article/2774322/space-delta-13-activates-to-lead-starcom-education-and-accessions/ . live .
  8. Web site: Space Delta 13 - Education . 24 June 2023 . 24 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230624132413/https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/STARCOM-Deltas/Space-Delta-13-Education/ . live .
  9. Web site: Space Force Chooses a Private University for its First War College . 8 November 2022 . 19 December 2023 . 21 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230721175253/https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/11/07/space-force-chooses-private-university-its-first-war-college.html . live .
  10. Web site: Space Force to partner with Johns Hopkins University SAIS for service-specific IDE, SDE . 26 October 2022 . 19 December 2023 . 25 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230625063736/https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3201794/space-force-to-partner-with-johns-hopkins-university-sais-for-service-specific . live .
  11. 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.
  12. Web site: CSO visits AU, Space Force Delta 13 staff. 3 September 2021. 3 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210903064209/https://www.maxwell.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002847023/. live.
  13. Web site: Space Delta 13 Activation and Assumption of Command Ceremony. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920030401/https://www.facebook.com/events/375137014064198. dead. 20 September 2022. www.facebook.com.
  14. Web site: Meet the Command Team: Space Delta 13. 4 January 2022. 4 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220104082630/https://www.dvidshub.net/video/827620/meet-command-team-space-delta-13. live.
  15. Web site: Space Delta 13 - Education . 2023-12-09 . www.starcom.spaceforce.mil . 24 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230624132413/https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/STARCOM-Deltas/Space-Delta-13-Education/ . live .
  16. Web site: 2023-01-23 . U.S. Space Force Schriever & West Space Scholars Program (ILE & SLE) . 2023-12-09 . Johns Hopkins SAIS . en . 9 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209163345/https://sais.jhu.edu/admissions/masters-program-admissions/how-apply/us-military-and-veteran-applicants/us-space-force-schriever-west-space-scholars-program-ile-sle . live .

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