Space Operations Command
Space Operations Command (SpOC) is the United States Space Force's space operations, cyber operations, and intelligence field command. Headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, it consists of its mission deltas, and garrison commands.
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| Founded | 21 October 2020; 3 years, 3 months as Space Operations Command 1 September 1982; 41 years, 5 months as Air Force Space Command |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Space Force |
| Type | Field command |
| Role | |
| Size | 11,000 personnel |
| Headquarters | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Colors | Platinum |
| Engagements | Global War on Terrorism |
| Decorations | Air Force Organization Excellence Award |
| Website | www www |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Lt Gen David N. Miller |
| Vice Commander and DCG (Operations) | Brig Gen Devin Pepper |
| DCG (Support) | Brian T. Kehl |
| DCG (Transformation) | BGen. Kyle C. Paul, RCAF |
| Senior Enlisted Leader | CMSgt Caleb M. Lloyd |
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It was established on 1 September 1982 as Space Command (SPACECOM), the first dedicated space command in the United States Armed Forces. On 15 November 1985, it was renamed Air Force Space Command (AFSPC or AFSPACECOM) to distinguish it from U.S. Space Command, Naval Space Command, and Army Space Command. On 20 December 2019, following the establishment of the United States Space Force as an independent service, Air Force Space Command was also redesignated as United States Space Force (USSF) and served as the transitional headquarters of the new service, but remained a component of the U.S. Air Force. On 21 October 2020, United States Space Force was redesignated as Space Operations Command and officially transitioned from a U.S. Air Force major command to a U.S. Space Force field command.