| Space Delta 3 | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of Space Delta 3 | |
| Founded | 24 July 2020 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch |
 United States Space Force |
| Type | Delta |
| Role | Space electromagnetic warfare |
| Size | 350 personnel[1] |
| Part of |
 Space Operations Command |
| Headquarters | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S. |
| Website | www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Col Christopher A. Fernengel |
| Deputy Commander | Lt Col John Kolb[1] |
| Senior Enlisted Leader | CMSgt Taryn Stys[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Guidon |
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Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for presenting operational combat-ready space electromagnetic warfare forces in support of assigned missions.[3] It is headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base.[4][5][2][6]
Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former 21st Space Wing's 721st Operations Group upon establishment.[7] 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.[8]
History[]
In December 2021, DEL 3 was awarded as the best delta in Space Operations Command.[9] The delta's three operational units were redesignated as electromagnetic warfare squadrons on April 15, 2022.[10]
Structure[]
DEL 3 is a component of Space Operations Command, one of eight deltas aligned under the field command. It is composed of the 3rd Combat Training Squadron, which provides advanced training to the delta's members, and three operational units, the 4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, 5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, and 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron. It is also augmented by four Air National Guard units, the 114th Space Control Squadron, 138th Space Control Squadron, 216th Space Control Squadron, and 293rd Space Control Squadron, and the Air Force Reserve's 380th Space Control Squadron[11]
It plans to add a defensive space electronic unit in Guam.[11]
| Emblem | Name[12] | Function | Headquarters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squadrons | ||||
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3rd Combat Training Squadron (3 CTS) | Operational training and certification, tactics development, engineering support, and crew force management | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado | |
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4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (4 EWS) | Space electronic warfare | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado | |
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5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (5 EWS) | Space electronic warfare | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado | |
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16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (16 EWS) | Space electronic warfare | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado | |
List of commanders[]
| No. | Commander | Term | Ref | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Duration | ||
| 1 | Colonel John G. Thien | 24 July 2020 | 31 July 2021 | 1 year, 7 days | [13] | |
| 2 | Colonel Christopher A. Fernengel | 31 July 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 119 days | [14][15] | |
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Space Delta 3 focuses on electromagnetic spectrum". https://www.spacecom.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2506638/space-delta-3-focuses-on-electromagnetic-spectrum/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Space Delta 3". https://www.peterson.af.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/.
- ↑ "Space Delta 3". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/SpOC-Deltas/Space-Delta-3/.
- ↑ "Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet". 24 July 2020. https://www.peterson.af.mil/Portals/15/Delta3_factsheet.pdf.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"" (in en-US). 2020-07-24. https://spacenews.com/space-force-reorganizes-former-air-force-space-wings-into-deltas-and-garrisons/.
- ↑ "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization" (in en-US). 2020-07-24. https://www.airforcemag.com/space-force-organizations-take-shape-as-selection-boards-meet/.
- ↑ "Peterson-Schriever Garrison | USSF | Peterson Air Force Base". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/.
- ↑ "721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/1991753/721st-og-activated-as-usaf-realigns-to-protect-and-defend-us-space-capabilities/.
- ↑ "DEL 3 receives “Best Mission Delta”". https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2877981/del-3-receives-best-mission-delta.
- ↑ "4th, 5th and 16th SPCS Re-designation". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Article-Display/Article/3003331/4th-5th-and-16th-spcs-re-designation/.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "DEL 3 updates focus and priorities". https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities.
- ↑ "Space Delta 3". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/.
- ↑ "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About/Biographies/Display/Article/1995409/colonel-john-g-thien/.
- ↑ "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2714750/colonel-christopher-a-fernengel/.
- ↑ "Space Delta 3 Changes Command". 30 July 2021. https://www.fox21news.com/news/space-delta-3-changes-command/.
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