SPOCMD401 governs the mission, organization, and responsibilities of USSF Space Warning Squadrons, Operating Locations, and Detachments.
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SPOCMD401 addresses missile warning and nuclear detonation detection sensor operations, command direction, planning guidance, and support to subordinate units. It requires compliance, records maintenance under applicable records guidance, and prohibits supplementation or further implementation.
Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to DEL 4 and subordinate USSF units and personnel, and the Air National Guard.
Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule. (paragraph 4)
DEL 4 units deliver reliable, unambiguous, timely, continuous, and accurate missile warning for theater and/or strategic missile launches utilizing both terrestrial-based and on-orbit assets to complete its assigned mission. (paragraph 1)
The mission of DEL 4 Space Warning Squadrons is to provide strategic and/or theater missile warning and tracking data for the United States, International Partners, and CCDRs to deter attack, protect human lives, and, if necessary, enable a decisive response. (paragraph 1)