SPOCMD107 — SpOC CTS

SPOCMD107 governs the mission, organization, and responsibilities of USSF SpOC Combat Training Squadrons and their detachments.

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  • Publication number: SPOCMD107
  • Title: SpOC CTS
  • Date: 2024-01-04

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SPOCMD107 describes Combat Training Squadron missions, training programs, equipment, threat environments, and organizational structures. It requires mandatory compliance, records management, and waivers through the chain of command for nontiered compliance items.

Applies to: This mission directive applies to HQ SpOC and subordinate units.

Topics covered

  • Combat Training Squadron missions
  • Combat Mission Ready spacecrew training
  • Training simulators and networks
  • Threat environments
  • Spacecrew evaluations
  • Total force integration

Questions and answers

What training does SPOCMD107 require Combat Training Squadrons to provide?

CTS/CTS Dets are located on various Space Force Bases (SFB) with a mission to prepare Combat Mission Ready (CMR) U.S., Allied, and Coalition Spacecrew professionals through Initial Qualification Training (IQT)/Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Continuation Training (CT), Advanced Training (AT), Exercise support and coordination, and crew position Evaluations IAW DAFGM 2023-13-602V1, Ready Spacecrew Program Training, AFI 13-602V2, Spacecrew Standardization and Evaluation Program, associated SPOCMAN 13-6 Mission Design Series Volumes, and DAFH 36-2675, Information for Designers of Instructional Systems. (paragraph 1)

What operations training does SPOCMD107 include?

Within this context, this training includes both offensive and defensive operations training on Standard Space Trainers (SST) or other headquarters approved training simulators or emulators to ensure freedom of action in space and, when directed, defeat efforts to interfere with or attack U.S. or allied space systems. (paragraph 1)

What networks support space operations training under SPOCMD107?

CTS/CTS Dets incorporate and influence weapon system training through networked systems available through Special Access Program (SAP), Secure Global Network (SGN), Joint Worldwide Communication Systems (JWICS), Secure Internet Protocol (SIPR), and Non-Secure Internet Protocol (NIPR). (paragraph 1)

What environment must space professionals be trained to operate in?

Interoperability through connected architecture ensures space operations training includes command and control, and intelligence-led/cyber-resilience; and trains space professionals to operate in a Contested, Degraded, and Operationally Limited (CDO) environment. (paragraph 1)

Are waiver requests allowed for SPOCMD107 compliance items?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the publication OPR for nontiered compliance items.

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