Combined Space Operations Center
Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) is a synergistic C2 weapon system focused on planning and executing USSTRATCOM's Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC SPACE) mission. The purpose of the JSpOC is to provide a focal point for the operational employment of worldwide joint space forces, and enables Commander, JFCC SPACE (CDR JFCC SPACE) to integrate space power into global military operations.
Organization
The JSpOC includes the personnel, facilities and equipment necessary to provide CDR JFCC SPACE the ability to plan and execute worldwide space forces. It is composed of four core divisions: Strategy (SD), Combat Plans (CPD), Combat Operations (COD), and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISRD).
Products
Three products are used to plan and execute JFCC SPACE forces in support of the mission: the Space Operations Directive (SOD), produced by Strategy, the Master Space Plan (MSP), and a weekly Joint Space Tasking Order (JSTO), both produced by Combat Plans. The SOD is a weekly assertion of CDR JFCC SPACE's intent, and gives him overall visibility into the efforts of the subordinate units assigned to his Tactical Control (TACON). The Master Space Plan (MSP) visually details how joint space forces will support both CDR JFCC SPACE and theater commanders and guides the creation of the weekly JSTO. The JSTO functions as CDR JFCC SPACE's execution order and tasks his TACON units with specific missions. All three products can be effectively matched to synchronize with ongoing exercise or real-world wartime operations in any geographic combatant command. Combat Operations effectively monitors the execution phase of operations and provides information on tasking responses to CDR JFCC SPACE, the other JSpOC divisions, upper command echelons, and theater space personnel for their space situational awareness. In doing so, they create the Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP). The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division is integrated into all phases of the operational cycle, providing pertinent space intelligence information to the other three divisions in support of the strategy, planning and operations monitoring efforts.
Chain of Command
United States Department of Defense
United States Strategic Command
Joint Functional Component Command for Space
Point of Contact
30th SW Public Affairs (805) 606-3595 DSN 276-3595 Vandenberg AFB, CA