If a major war ever happens, low-Earth orbit could turn into a combat zone. To that end, the US Air Force Space Command has created the "Space Mission Force"
to train soldiers to operate military satellites in response to
threats. "Adversaries have developed and fielded capabilities to disrupt
and deny the space systems we operate on behalf of the United States
and our allies," writes US General John Hyten.
"Consequently, [we] must organize, train and equip our space forces in a way that maintains our vigilance."
"Consequently, [we] must organize, train and equip our space forces in a way that maintains our vigilance."
The paper was light on the specifics of the training, but clear on the goals. Hyten said that the US military must stay ahead of potential enemies by taking a hard look at its current practices and, if necessary, overhaul its space defense systems. Two squadrons have already started training, and the space wing that mans the Air Force missile warning satellites will move over to the Space Mission Force next, year, according to Space News.
While much of the paper describes broad philosophies rather than operational specifics, the document said the Air Force hopes “to challenge current practices and re‐evaluate all existing processes to drive development” and find new solutions.
In February, staffers from the 50th Space Wing, which manages various Air Force satellites, including the GPS constellation, began its first rotation of training. The 21st Space Wing, which runs the Air Force’s space situational awareness ground stations and radars, began its first rotation July 1. The 460th Space Wing, which manages the Air Force’s missile warning satellites, will begin its transition to the Space Mission Force next year.
While
much of the paper describes broad philosophies rather than operational
specifics, the document said the Air Force hopes “to challenge current
practices and re‐evaluate all existing processes to drive development”
and find new solutions.
In February, staffers from the 50th Space Wing, which manages various Air Force satellites, including the GPS constellation, began its first rotation of training. The 21st Space Wing, which runs the Air Force’s space situational awareness ground stations and radars, began its first rotation July 1. The 460th Space Wing, which manages the Air Force’s missile warning satellites, will begin its transition to the Space Mission Force next year.
- See more at: http://spacenews.com/u-s-air-force-expands-space-warfare-training/#sthash.A7AXt8Ng.dpuf
In February, staffers from the 50th Space Wing, which manages various Air Force satellites, including the GPS constellation, began its first rotation of training. The 21st Space Wing, which runs the Air Force’s space situational awareness ground stations and radars, began its first rotation July 1. The 460th Space Wing, which manages the Air Force’s missile warning satellites, will begin its transition to the Space Mission Force next year.
- See more at: http://spacenews.com/u-s-air-force-expands-space-warfare-training/#sthash.A7AXt8Ng.dpuf
While
much of the paper describes broad philosophies rather than operational
specifics, the document said the Air Force hopes “to challenge current
practices and re‐evaluate all existing processes to drive development”
and find new solutions.
In February, staffers from the 50th Space Wing, which manages various Air Force satellites, including the GPS constellation, began its first rotation of training. The 21st Space Wing, which runs the Air Force’s space situational awareness ground stations and radars, began its first rotation July 1. The 460th Space Wing, which manages the Air Force’s missile warning satellites, will begin its transition to the Space Mission Force next year.
- See more at: http://spacenews.com/u-s-air-force-expands-space-warfare-training/#sthash.A7AXt8Ng.dpuf
In February, staffers from the 50th Space Wing, which manages various Air Force satellites, including the GPS constellation, began its first rotation of training. The 21st Space Wing, which runs the Air Force’s space situational awareness ground stations and radars, began its first rotation July 1. The 460th Space Wing, which manages the Air Force’s missile warning satellites, will begin its transition to the Space Mission Force next year.
- See more at: http://spacenews.com/u-s-air-force-expands-space-warfare-training/#sthash.A7AXt8Ng.dpuf
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