SPOCMD181 — Space Analysis Squadron (sas)

SPOCMD181 governs the mission, organization, and responsibilities of Space Analysis Squadrons within Space Delta 18 and subordinate units.

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  • Publication number: SPOCMD181
  • Title: SPACE ANALYSIS SQUADRON (SAS)
  • Date: 2024-02-21

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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.

Topics covered

  • Space Analysis Squadron missions
  • Space intelligence support
  • Counterspace systems analysis
  • Threat environments
  • Analytic and production tools
  • Space Delta 18 command relationships
  • Squadron Commander duties

Questions and answers

What intelligence support does the Space Analysis Squadron provide?

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)

What threat level can 1 SAS and 2 SAS operate up to?

1 SAS has been organized/designed to operate up to and including Threat Level 5. (paragraph 1)

What systems and networks does 1 SAS utilize?

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)

What does 2 SAS analyze about counterspace systems?

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)

Who does the Commander, Space Delta 18, report to?

The Commander, Space Delta 18, reports directly to the Commander, Space Operations Command. (paragraph 2)

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