Space Training and Readiness Command

The Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) is a field command of the United States Space Force responsible for the training and education of space professionals, as well as the development of space warfighting doctrine. It is currently headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, but its permanent headquarters will still need to be chosen.[2][4]

Not to be confused with Space Training and Readiness Delta (Provisional) or Starcom: The U.S. Space Force.
Space Training and Readiness Command
STARCOM emblem
Founded23 August 2021 (110 days)
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
TypeDelta
RoleSpace training and readiness
Size800 personnel[1]
HeadquartersPeterson Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
Websitewww.starcom.spaceforce.mil
Commanders
Commander Brig Gen Shawn Bratton, USAF
Deputy Commander Brig Gen Todd R. Moore[2]
Senior Enlisted LeaderCMSgt James Seballes[3]

STARCOM was activated on 23 August 2021 following the inactivation of Space Training and Readiness Delta (Provisional). Announced on 30 June 2020 as one of three field commands of the U.S. Space Force, STARCOM was planned to be activated in 2021. In the interim, STAR Delta (P) was activated on 24 July 2020 to serve as the precursor organization to the planned Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). It provided oversight of Space Force education, training, and operational test and evaluation units.[4]

Structure

STARCOM is composed of five deltas activated following the activation of the field command. Space Delta 1 is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, while the other deltas have to undergo a permanent base selection process.[2][5]

Squadron Function Headquarters Current Commander
Space Delta 1Space trainingVandenberg Space Force Base, CaliforniaCol Jason N. Schramm
Space Delta 10Space doctrine and wargamingUnited States Air Force Academy, Colorado*Col Jack D. Fulmer II
Space Delta 11Space range and aggressorSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado*Col Kyle J. Pumroy
Space Delta 12Space test and evaluationSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado*Col Peter J. Flores
Space Delta 13Space educationMaxwell Air Force Base, Alabama*Col Niki J. Lindhorst

History
STARCOM activation ceremony on 23 August 2021.

The creation of STARCOM was announced on 30 June 2020 as one of three field commands in the Space Force. It was scheduled to be activated in 2021.[6] In the interim, the Space Training and Readiness Delta (Provisional) (STAR Delta (P)) was activated on 24 July 2020 to consolidate the various space training and education units from the United States Air Force that was realigned to the Space Force.[7] Reporting to Space Operations Command, STAR Delta (P) served as the precursor organization to STARCOM while its establishment was still being planned.

By December 2020, the Space Training and Readiness Command Task Force was created, with Brigadier General Shawn Bratton, an Air National Guard officer, serving as planning lead and Chief Master Sergeant James P. Sabellas senior enlisted leader.[8][3]

On 23 August 2021, STARCOM was activated following the inactivation of STAR Delta (P). Bratton took command as the first commander of STARCOM and Sabellas became its first senior enlisted leader. Following the activation of STARCOM, five subordinate deltas were also activated that serves as the main structure of the new field command. Colonel Peter J. Flores, who served as STAR Delta (P) commander, took command of Space Delta 12. The field command's headquarters is temporarily located at Peterson Space Force Base while its permanent headquarters will be selected following a base selection process.[1][2]

List of commanders
No. Commander Term
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
1
Bratton, Shawn N.Brigadier General
Shawn Bratton		23 August 2021Incumbent110 days

See also

References
  1. "Raymond: New STARCOM Will 'Shape the Next Century' of Space Operations". 23 August 2021.
  2. "Space Force activates Space Training and Readiness Command". United States Space Force.
  3. https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/Portals/2/Documents/STARCOM%20SEL%20Bio%20-%20CMSgt%20Seballes%20FINAL.pdf?ver=nvDFVqUnVbu6WYhpjJp81Q%3d%3d
  4. "USSF field command structure reduces command layers, focuses on space warfighter needs". United States Space Force. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  5. "How We Do It". www.starcom.spaceforce.mil.
  6. "Space Force Finalizes Organizational Changes". 30 June 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  7. "USSF Virtual Activation & Deactivation Ceremonies". DVIDS. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  8. https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-establish-new-command-in-colorado-focused-on-training-and-education/
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