SPFMD12 — United States Space Forces - Southern Component Field Command (usspacefor-south)

SPFMD12 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of United States Space Forces–Southern.

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  • Publication number: SPFMD12
  • Title: UNITED STATES SPACE FORCES - SOUTHERN COMPONENT FIELD COMMAND (USSPACEFOR-SOUTH)
  • Date: 2026-02-24

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It identifies USSPACEFOR-SOUTH as the United States Space Force Service Component to USSOUTHCOM and describes its operational role. It assigns the commander duties involving space operations, situational awareness, subordinate echelons, and training and readiness.

Topics covered

  • USSPACEFOR-SOUTH mission
  • USSOUTHCOM service component
  • Space force command relationships
  • Operational and tactical control
  • Space operations
  • Theater space force command
  • Training and readiness

Questions and answers

What is USSPACEFOR-SOUTH’s mission in relation to USSOUTHCOM?

USSPACEFOR-SOUTH is the United States Space Force (USSF) Service Component to USSOUTHCOM. (paragraph 1)

What space capabilities does USSPACEFOR-SOUTH provide to USSOUTHCOM?

USSPACEFOR-SOUTH provides the Commander, USSOUTHCOM (CDRUSSOUTHCOM) with capabilities-focused space forces to conduct the full range of military operations. (paragraph 1)

Who is the COMSPACEFOR-SOUTH responsible to for Service-specific administration and support functions?

The Commander, USSPACEFOR-SOUTH (COMSPACEFOR-SOUTH) reports and is responsible to the Chief of Space Operations for the execution of the Secretary of the Air Force’s responsibilities to provide Service-specific administration and support functions for USSF forces assigned or attached to USSOUTHCOM, to include specified administrative control of combat formations allocated from other field commands, as directed. (paragraph 2)

What control does the COMSPACEFOR-SOUTH exercise over USSF forces?

The COMSPACEFOR-SOUTH exercises operational and tactical control of USSF forces as delegated by the CDRUSSOUTHCOM. (paragraph 2)

When does the COMSPACEFOR-SOUTH provide command and control to all available space forces?

The COMSPACEFOR-SOUTH, if designated as the Theater/Joint Forces Space Component Commander, provides command and control to all space forces made available by CDRUSSOUTHCOM, or Presidential directives. (paragraph 2)

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