SPFMD4 — Space Training And Readiness Command (starcom)

SPFMD4 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM).

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  • Publication number: SPFMD4
  • Title: SPACE TRAINING AND READINESS COMMAND (STARCOM)
  • Date: 2023-07-18

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It sets STARCOM’s readiness, training, education, doctrine, testing, and force development roles. It also requires continuity of applicable authorities and processes across equivalent USSF organizations.

Topics covered

  • STARCOM mission
  • STARCOM command structure
  • Space Delta subordinate units
  • Operational test authority
  • Operational Test and Training Infrastructure
  • Wargames and exercises
  • USSF space and cyber career fields

Questions and answers

What is STARCOM’s mission?

STARCOM increases United States Space Force (USSF) readiness to prevail in competition and conflict through education, training, doctrine, and test. (paragraph 1)

What is STARCOM responsible for as a field command?

The Commander, STARCOM is responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations for the administration, organization, training, equipping, and readiness of assigned and attached forces. (paragraph 2)

Who can STARCOM coordinate with directly?

STARCOM is delegated direct liaison authorized (DIRLAUTH) with the leaders and/or representatives of other United States government organizations (federal, state, and local), international partners or allies, civilian educational organizations, and commercial industries. (paragraph 2)

What is Space Delta 10’s primary mission?

Space Delta 10 (DEL 10), whose primary mission is doctrine, lessons learned, wargaming and tactics development. (paragraph 2)

What does STARCOM do to develop joint warfighters?

Ensures readiness through training, education, and development of Guardians and Airmen including Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard forces into joint space warfighters capable of prevailing against an aggressive adversary’s strategy, operational concepts, and tactics. (paragraph 3)

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