HAFMD2-4 — Deputy Chief Of Space Operations For Intelligence

HAFMD2-4 governs the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, including United States Space Force ISR policies.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD2-4
  • Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENCE
  • Date: 2023-04-24

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It establishes the SF/S2’s relationships with the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations, Space Staff, and intelligence organizations. It assigns responsibilities for intelligence policy, doctrine, resources, compliance, support, and GEOINT, and compliance with the publication is mandatory.

Topics covered

  • Space Force intelligence policy
  • Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
  • Cryptologic matters
  • Intelligence Community coordination
  • ISR resource planning
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Threat modeling and simulation

Questions and answers

What mission does the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence support?

The Deputy Chief of Space Operations (DCSO) for Intelligence (SF/S2), pursuant to Title 10 United States Code (USC) Sections (§§) 9013 and 9081-9084 and this Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive (HAFMD), assists the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), the Under Secretary of the Air Force (USecAF), other Secretariat offices, and the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) in carrying out the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission by developing and overseeing policies to organize, train, and equip those forces for the United States Space Force (USSF). (paragraph 1)

Who does the SF/S2 report to and support?

The SF/S2 reports directly to the CSO, but provides support to the SecAF, the USecAF, other Secretariat offices, and other Office of the Chief of Space Operations (OCSO) staff offices. (paragraph 2)

What intelligence activities does the SF/S2 oversee?

The SF/S2 oversees the intelligence activities of Delta 18, also referred to as the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), which is subordinate to Space Operations Command, but functionally aligns to the SF/S2. (paragraph 2)

What is the SF/S2's authority for cryptologic matters?

SF/S2 serves as Chief, USSF Service Cryptologic Component (SCC) and is the principal Space Force authority for all cryptologic matters. (paragraph 2)

What responsibilities does the SF/S2 have for ISR policy and resources?

Policy formulation, planning, evaluation, oversight, resource advocacy, and leadership of USSF ISR capabilities. (paragraph 3)

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