AFRCMD061 — 960th Cyberspace Operations Wing

AFRCMD061 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the 960th Cyberspace Wing.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD061
  • Title: 960TH CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS WING
  • Date: 2024-03-06

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It describes the wing’s command structure, cyberspace mission, subordinate units, and operational responsibilities. It requires trained personnel, vulnerability assessments, cyber weapon system operations, and a rapidly deployable combat communication capability.

Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC).

Topics covered

  • 960th Cyberspace Wing mission
  • cyberspace command relationships
  • cyber weapon systems
  • defensive cyberspace missions
  • vulnerability assessments
  • combat communication capability
  • Reserve cyberspace governance

Questions and answers

What units does the 960th Cyberspace Wing Commander control?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel at the 860th Cyberspace Operations Group, Robins AFB, GA and the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX and all subordinate units. (paragraph 2)

What standards must subordinate units follow when operating cyber weapon systems?

Ensures subordinate units operate and train to operate cyber weapon systems in accordance with 16th Air Force guidance and operational standards. (paragraph 2)

How quickly must the combat communication capability be deployable?

Maintain a rapidly deployable (within 72 hours) combat communication capability to meet AF and combatant commander contingency requirements. (paragraph 3)

What personnel must the wing provide for defensive cyberspace missions?

Provide combat ready, trained personnel to execute defensive cyberspace missions on AF and Department of Defense networks and systems in defense of core AF functions and to ensure critical Department of Defense missions. (paragraph 3)

What are trained operators required to assess?

Provide trained operators to execute vulnerability assessments on AF and Department of Defense networks and systems in order to ensure appropriate integrity, security and network defense posture is enforced. (paragraph 3)

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