SPFMD9 — United States Space Forces-central Component Field Command (usspacefor-cent)

SPFMD9 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of United States Space Forces – Central.

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  • Publication number: SPFMD9
  • Title: UNITED STATES SPACE FORCES-CENTRAL COMPONENT FIELD COMMAND (USSPACEFOR-CENT)
  • Date: 2025-07-23

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It identifies USSPACEFOR-CENT as the United States Space Force Service component to USCENTCOM and describes its operational role. The directive assigns command and mission responsibilities, including space operations, situational awareness, subordinate echelons, training, and readiness; compliance is mandatory.

Topics covered

  • USSPACEFOR-CENT mission
  • USCENTCOM support
  • Command authority
  • Operational and tactical control
  • Space operations
  • Situational awareness
  • Training and readiness

Questions and answers

What is USSPACEFOR-CENT’s role in relation to USCENTCOM?

USSPACEFOR-CENT is the United States Space Force (USSF) Service component to USCENTCOM. (paragraph 1)

What capabilities does USSPACEFOR-CENT provide to USCENTCOM?

USSPACEFOR-CENT provides the Commander, USCENTCOM (CDRUSCENTCOM) with capabilities-focused space forces to conduct the full range of military operations. (paragraph 1)

What does USSPACEFOR-CENT do for security and regional stability?

USSPACEFOR-CENT enhances security, promotes regional stability, and advances U.S. interests in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (paragraph 1)

Who is the COMSPACEFOR-CENT responsible to for executing the Secretary of the Air Force’s responsibilities?

The Commander, USSPACEFOR-CENT (COMSPACEFOR-CENT) 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 USCENTCOM, to include specified administrative control of combat formations allocated from other field commands, as directed. (paragraph 2)

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

The COMSPACEFOR-CENT exercises operational and tactical control of USSF forces as delegated by CDRUSCENTCOM. (paragraph 2)

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