SPOCMD801 governs the mission, organization, and responsibilities of the USSF 2d Space Operations Squadron for GPS operations.
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It describes satellite navigation capabilities, GPS command and control, electronic protection, threat environments, and future requirements. It requires compliance with the directive and defines how 2 SOPS operates and supports GPS capabilities.
Applies to: This MD applies to all 2 SOPS personnel.
Perform Command and Control (C2) of USSF Satellite Navigation (SATNAV) capabilities to provide positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and nuclear detonation detection. (paragraph 1)
For strategic PNT Electronic Protect (EP) delivery to US & Allied militaries and other government-authorized users, 2 SOPS operates the GPS satellite vehicle constellation via the ground control segment while the other military services deploy user equipment receivers for force structure in their assigned operational domains. (paragraph 1)
The MCS delivers military PNT EP signals and is responsible for all aspects of constellation C2. (paragraph 1)
2 SOPS operates the GPS to provide strategic PNT EP as one element of NAVWAR for a CCMD PNT EW campaign principally challenged by jamming, spoofing, cyber, and kinetic threats. (paragraph 1)
2 SOPS will, on order or in accordance with approved guidance/direction/rules of engagement, execute Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to protect and defend the constellation against near-term kinetic space-to-ground, space-based threats, and current cyber threats and assure the PNT signal. (paragraph 1)