HAFMD2-5 — Deputy Chief Of Space Operations For Operations, Cyber, And Nuclear

HAFMD2-5 governs the mission, organizational relationships, and responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD2-5
  • Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS FOR OPERATIONS, CYBER, AND NUCLEAR
  • Date: 2023-04-17

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It establishes the SF/COO mission and describes relationships with the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations, and other offices. It assigns responsibilities for operations, readiness, sustainment, information environment capabilities, nuclear deterrence, logistics, and mission assurance, and states that compliance is mandatory.

Topics covered

  • Space operations missions
  • Organizational relationships
  • Operational career fields
  • Mission sustainment and logistics
  • Information environment capabilities
  • Nuclear deterrence support
  • Mission assurance policy

Questions and answers

Who retains ultimate responsibility for all DAF policies?

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

Who does the SF/COO report to?

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

What operational activities must the SF/COO oversee?

Overseeing operational activities, capabilities, and training necessary to support national security objectives and military strategy as the USSF operations deputy to the CSO. (paragraph 3)

Which operational career fields are excluded from SF/COO management?

Providing management of USSF operational career fields (excluding the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence (SF/S2): 14N and 5I career fields). (paragraph 3)

What does the SF/COO do for mission assurance?

Responsibility to develop USSF Mission Assurance policy for Space critical infrastructure and to oversee all USSF critical asset program matters. (paragraph 3)

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