SPOCMD181 governs the mission, organization, and responsibilities of Space Analysis Squadrons within Space Delta 18 and subordinate units.
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It describes Space Analysis Squadron intelligence missions, systems, equipment, threat environments, and future requirements. It also establishes command relationships and duties for the Squadron Commander, including administration, training, readiness, and mission execution.
Applies to: This MD applies to Space Delta 18 and subordinate units and personnel.
The SAS provides Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of national and military space missions, evaluating capabilities, performance, limitations, and vulnerabilities of space and counter-space systems and services, and execute USSF cryptologic and other Intelligence Community (IC)-delegated authorities and missions IAW service missions as directed. (paragraph 1)
1 SAS has been organized/designed to operate up to and including Threat Level 5. (paragraph 1)
1 SAS operates, maintains, and manages multiple analytic and production tools at various classification levels to fulfill requirements for service, joint, and national consumers. (paragraph 1)
Analyze technical characteristics, performance, signatures, capabilities, limitations, effectiveness, vulnerabilities, and employment of current and projected counterspace systems, networks, command, and control, launch facilities and programs. (paragraph 5)
The Commander, Space Delta 18, reports directly to the Commander, Space Operations Command. (paragraph 2)