Space Delta 3

Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for preparing forces for executing combat-ready space electromagnetic warfare operations to dominate the space domain. It is headquartered Peterson Space Force Base.[3][4][2][5]

Space Delta 3
Emblem of Space Delta 3
Founded24 July 2020 (2020-07-24)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleSpace electromagnetic warfare
Size350 personnel[1]
Part of Space Operations Command
HeadquartersPeterson Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
Websitewww.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/
Commanders
CommanderCol Christopher A. Fernengel
Deputy CommanderLt Col Jon Slaughter[1]
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt Taryn Stys[2]
Insignia
Guidon

Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former 21st Space Wing's 721st Operations Group upon establishment.[6] The 721st Operations Group was activated on 10 October 2019 partly by realigning units from the former 21st Operations Group to focus securing the electromagnetic spectrum for national security space operations.[7]

Structure
Name[8] Function Headquarters
Squadrons
721st Operations Support Squadron (721st OSS)Operational training and certification, tactics development, engineering support, and crew force managementPeterson Space Force Base, Colorado
4th Space Control Squadron (4th SPCS)Space electronic warfarePeterson Space Force Base, Colorado
5th Space Control Squadron (5th SPCS)Space electronic warfarePeterson Space Force Base, Colorado
16th Space Control Squadron (16th SPCS)Space electronic warfarePeterson Space Force Base, Colorado

List of commanders
No. Commander Term
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
Thien, John G.Colonel
John G. Thien[10]		24 July 202031 July 20211 year, 7 days
2
Fernengel, Christopher A.Colonel
Christopher A. Fernengel[12]		31 July 2021[13]Incumbent133 days

References
  1. "Space Delta 3 focuses on electromagnetic spectrum". United States Space Command. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.af.mil. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. "Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Peterson Air Force Base. 24 July 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  5. "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. "Peterson-Schriever Garrison | USSF | Peterson Air Force Base". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  7. "721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities". Peterson Air Force Base. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  8. "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  9. "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  10. "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  11. "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  12. "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  13. "Space Delta 3 Changes Command". 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.

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