Space Delta 5

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 Monique C. DeLauter.[4][5][6]

Space Delta 5
Emblem of Space Delta 5
Founded24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleCommand and control
Part of Space Operations Command
HeadquartersVandenberg Space Force Base, California, U.S.
Websitewww.vandenberg.af.mil/Units/CFSCC/
Commanders
DirectorCol Monique C. DeLauter[1]
Deputy DirectorCol Phillip A. Verroco[2]
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Michael L. Dixon[3]
Insignia
Guidon

It was based upon the previous 614th Air Operations Center, the previous 14th Air Force operations center. [7]

Structure
Name Function Headquarters
Divisions
Combat Operations DivisionSpace forces Command and control[8]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Strategy and Plans DivisionStrategy and plans development[8]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance DivisionIntelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance[8]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Satellite Communications Integrated Operations DivisionSatellite communications integration[8]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Joint Fires and Information Operations Team[9]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Squadrons
55th Combat Training SquadronOperations training and evaluation, and military exercise execution[8]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
9th Combat Operations SquadronAir Force reserve component[8]Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

List of commanders
No. Commander Term Ref
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
DeLauter, Monique C.Colonel
Monique C. DeLauter		24 July 2020Incumbent1 year, 272 days[1]

References
  1. "Monique C. DeLauter > Space Operations Command (SPOC) > Display". Space Operations Command. October 26, 2020. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021.
  2. "Space Warfighter Talks (SWT) with Col Phil "Ragu" Verroco, Deputy Commander, Delta 5 introduction" – via www.youtube.com.
  3. "CFSCC hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new headquarters, Space Operations Center building".
  4. "Combined Space Operations Center/Space Delta 5 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Vandenberg Air Force Base. July 24, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  5. "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. SpaceNews. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  6. "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. July 24, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  7. Space Force Organisations Take Shape, July 24, 2020.
  8. https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/Portals/18/documents/CFSCC/CSpOC-Delta5-FactSheet.pdf?ver=2020-07-23-181257-343
  9. https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002976183/
  10. "CSO visits VAFB during MMIII launch". United States Space Command. U.S.: United States Space Command. Retrieved August 10, 2020.

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