Joint Functional Component Command for Space
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The Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC SPACE) is a component of US Strategic Command. The Command was established on July 19, 2006, and activated on September 12, 2006[1], under the command of Major General William L. Shelton. The JFCC SPACE is headquartered at Vandenberg AFB, California, and was formed from the split of Joint Functional Component Command for Space and Global Strike (JFCC SGS) into two separate commands, JFCC SPACE and Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike and Integration (JFCC GSI).
CDR JFCC SPACE is also the Commander of the 14th Air Force (AF Space Command). While the Implementation Directive was signed 19 July, the JFCC SPACE activation ceremony was held 12 Sep 06 at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Gen James E. Cartwright (CDRUSSTRATCOM) presided over the ceremony where he presented the JFCC SPACE colors to Maj Gen William L. Shelton[2].
[edit] Mission
According to Maj Gen Shelton, "Our prime mission directive in JFCC SPACE is to ensure our freedom of action in space, while preventing adversary use of space against us." [1] To do this, the component optimizes planning, execution, and force management, as directed by the commander of USSTRATCOM, of the assigned missions of coordinating, planning, and conducting space operations.[[1]]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Airman 1st Class Erica Stewart. JFCC SPACE activates at Vandenberg. Vandenberg AFB public website. Retrieved on December 9, 2006.
- ^ Biography of William L. Shelton. Air Force Link. Retrieved on December 9, 2006.
- USSTRATCOM History.[2] USSTRATCOM Public Affairs. Retrieved on December 8, 2006.
- USSTRATCOM Organization.[3] USSTRATCOM Public Affairs. Retrieved on December 8, 2006.
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