Space Delta 5
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Emblem of Space Delta 5
Founded24 July 2020; 2 years ago (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleCommand and control
Part of
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Space Operations Command
HeadquartersVandenberg Space Force Base, California, U.S.
Websitewww.vandenberg.af.mil/Units/CFSCC/
Commanders
DirectorCol Phillip A. Verroco
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Michael L. Dixon[1]
Insignia
Guidon
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Space Delta 5 (DEL 5) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for preparing, presenting, and fighting assigned and attached forces for the purpose of conducting operational-level command and control (C2) of space forces to achieve theater and global objectives. It provides the majority of the forces and the structure for the Combined Space Operations Center. Activated on 24 July 2020, the delta is headquartered at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Its current commander is Colonel Phillip A. Verroco.[2][3][4]

It was based upon the previous 614th Air Operations Center, the previous 14th Air Force operations center. [5]

Structure

Emblem Name Function Headquarters
Divisions
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Combat Operations Division Space forces Command and control[6] Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Strategy and Plans Division Strategy and plans development[6] Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance[6] Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
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Satellite Communications Integrated Operations Division Satellite communications integration[6] Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
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Joint Fires and Information Operations Team[7] Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Squadrons
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55th Combat Training Squadron Operations training and evaluation, and military exercise execution[6] Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

List of commanders

No. Commander Term Ref
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
Monique C. DeLauter
DeLauter, Monique C.Colonel
Monique C. DeLauter		24 July 202024 May 20221 year, 304 days[8]
2
Phillip A. Verroco
Verroco, Phillip A>Colonel
Phillip A. Verroco		24 May 2022Incumbent193 days[9]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Space Delta 5.
  1. ^ "CFSCC hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new headquarters, Space Operations Center building". Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Combined Space Operations Center/Space Delta 5 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Vandenberg Air Force Base. July 24, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. SpaceNews. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. ^ "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. July 24, 2020. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Space Force Organisations Take Shape Archived August 11, 2020, at the Wayback Machine, July 24, 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Combined Space Operations Center / Space Delta 5 Fact Sheet" (PDF). November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "18 SPCS, GSSAC strengthen interoperability through 'Operator Exchange' event". Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "Monique C. DeLauter > Space Operations Command (SPOC) > Display". Space Operations Command. October 26, 2020. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021.
  9. ^ Kitterman, Luke (May 25, 2022). "Space Delta 5 holds first change of command ceremony". Vandenberg Space Force Base. Archived from the original on June 10, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "CSO visits VAFB during MMIII launch". United States Space Command. U.S.: United States Space Command. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2020.

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