S4SMD-DEL5 — Space Delta 5

S4SMD-DEL5 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of Space Delta 5 and Combat Delta 1-5.

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  • Publication number: S4SMD-DEL5
  • Title: SPACE DELTA 5
  • Date: 2026-02-27

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It describes DEL 5’s command and control forces, organization, applications, equipment, and relationship to USSPACECOM. It requires assigned responsibilities including readiness assessment, security, financial controls, and combat-ready force provision.

Applies to: This mission directive applies to DEL 5 and subordinate active-duty units and personnel.

Topics covered

  • Command and control forces
  • Space Mission Task Force 1
  • Combined Space Operations Center
  • Space operations applications
  • Cyberspace defense
  • Delegated tactical control
  • Unit readiness and effectiveness
  • Government funds

Questions and answers

What mission does DEL 5 perform for USSPACECOM?

DEL 5 organizes, trains, and equips combat ready USSF command and control (C2) forces for United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) as part of S4S. (paragraph 1)

What does CDEL 1-5 provide when presented?

CDEL 1-5 (when presented) provides the USSF core of the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) which executes C2 of forces in order to deliver space effects in support of independent, joint, or combined all-domain military activities across the spectrum of operations. (paragraph 1)

What applications does DEL 5 operate?

DEL 5 (CDEL 1-5 when presented) operates multiple applications utilized for space operations and cyberspace defense of C2 capabilities. (paragraph 1)

Who is DEL 5 responsible to?

DEL 5 (CDEL 1-5 when presented) is responsible to the Commander, United States Space Forces-Space - Combined/Joint Force Space Component Commander (S4S/CCC/JFSCC). (paragraph 2)

What readiness reporting and validation does DEL 5 require?

Assess and report unit readiness and effectiveness. Ensure unit Joint Mission Essential Task List/Mission Essential Task List (JMETL/METL) is aligned with this Mission Directive and assigned missions through at least an annual validation. (paragraph 3)

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