SPOCMD201 — HEADQUARTERS SPACE DELTA 2 – 20th SPACE SURVEILLACE SQUADRON (20 SPSS)

SPOCMD201 governs the mission, organization, command, and responsibilities of United States Space Force Space Domain Awareness squadrons.

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  • Publication number: SPOCMD201
  • Title: HEADQUARTERS SPACE DELTA 2 – 20th SPACE SURVEILLACE SQUADRON (20 SPSS)
  • Date: 2023-08-15

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It describes 20 SPSS operations, including radar systems, space object detection and tracking, Space Object Intelligence, reporting, and threat environments. It requires mission-ready operators, training and evaluation programs, security for restricted facilities and resources, and procedures for new mission requirements or system enhancements.

Applies to: This MD applies to all Space Delta 2 20 SPSS units and personnel.

Topics covered

  • Space domain awareness missions
  • AN/FPS-85 radar
  • AN/FSY-3 Space Fence Radar
  • Threat environments
  • Space object intelligence
  • Mission-ready operator training
  • Combatant command authority

Questions and answers

What does 20 SPSS do for Space Delta 2?

The mission of 20 SPSS is to detect, track, identify, generate narrow-band Space Object Intelligence (SOI) and provide reports on nearEarth and deep space objects for Space Delta 2 (DEL 2), in support of United States Space Command’s (USSPACECOM's) space domain awareness (SDA) mission. (paragraph 1)

How continuously does 20 SPSS operate?

20 SPSS performs all-weather, 24/7 operations, to provide observations on cataloged objects, uncorrelated targets, and space events. (paragraph 1)

What is required of 20 SPSS unit members?

Unit members are trained, evaluated, and certified mission ready operators. (paragraph 3)

What authority is vested in the Commander, United States Space Command?

Combatant Command authority is vested in Commander, United States Space Command (CDRUSSPACECOM), through its C2 facilities. (paragraph 2)

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