HAFMD2-1 — Chief Of Space Operations

HAFMD2-1 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of the Chief of Space Operations.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD2-1
  • Title: CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-11-08

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It describes the CSO’s role in assisting the Secretary of the Air Force and participating in the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It defines organizational relationships, Space Staff composition, CSO duties, and authority assignments.

Topics covered

  • Chief of Space Operations mission
  • Space Staff composition
  • Secretary of the Air Force authority
  • Joint Chiefs of Staff duties
  • CSO command relationships
  • Space Staff plans and recommendations

Questions and answers

Who retains ultimate responsibility for Department of the Air Force policies?

The SecAF retains ultimate responsibility for all policies related to the DAF. (paragraph 1)

What is the CSO’s role as a military advisor?

The CSO serves at the pleasure of the President, is the principal military advisor to the SecAF for space domain related matters and acts as the agent of the SecAF in executing assigned responsibilities under 10 USC § 9082. (paragraph 2)

Who is subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air Force?

The Secretariat, the CSO, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations (OCSO) perform their DAF functions subject to the authority, direction, and control of the SecAF. (paragraph 2)

What does the Space Staff include?

The Space Staff includes the CSO, the Vice Chief of Space Operations (VCSO), the Deputy Chiefs of Space Operations, and other such staff offices as the SecAF may establish or designate, members of the Space Force and Air Force assigned or detailed to the Space Staff, and civilian employees in the DAF assigned or detailed to the Space Staff. (paragraph 2)

Are there specific delegations or assignments of responsibilities to SF/CSO?

There are no specific delegations or assignments of responsibilities to SF/CSO. (paragraph 4)

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