Combined Joint Task Force–Space Operations

The Combined Joint Task Force–Space Operations (CJTF–SO) was a subordinate command to the United States Space Command. It was activated on 15 November 2022 and inactivated on 6 December 2023 following the standup of United States Space Forces – Space.[1][2]

Combined Joint Task Force–Space Operations
Active15 November 2022–6 December 2023
Country United States
TypeSubordinate command
RoleSpace operations
Part ofU.S. Space Command
HeadquartersPeterson Space Force Base, Colorado

Structure

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  Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC), Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

  Joint Task Force–Space Defense (JTF–SD), Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado

List of commanders

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No. Commander Term Service branch
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
Lieutenant General
Thomas L. James
Acting
15 November 20226 December 20231 year, 21 days 
U.S. Army

References

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  1. ^ Erwin, Sandra (16 November 2022). "U.S. Space Command creates new task force to coordinate space operations". SpaceNews.
  2. ^ "USSPACECOM establishes a Combined Joint Task Force". United States Space Command.

See also

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