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Space Delta 3
CMSgt Alex Birkle[2]
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Space Delta 3 (DEL 3) is a

space electromagnetic warfare forces in support of assigned missions.[3] It is headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base.[4][5][6][7]

Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former

21st Operations Group to focus securing the electromagnetic spectrum for national security space operations.[9]

History

On 1 January 1967 the 73d Aerospace Surveillance Wing, joined the

Spacetrack System.[12]
The wing was inactivated in April 1971.

The 73rd was reactivated on 1 March 1989 as the 73d Space Surveillance Group. On 1 October 1992, Detachment 3 at

Falcon Air Force Base
, Colorado. It was inactivated on 26 April 1995.

The Group performed space surveillance. In April 1995 the 73d Space Surveillance Group merged with the 21st Space Wing. From that point the 21st became the largest wing in the United States Air Force with units deployed throughout the world.

In December 2021, DEL 3 was awarded as the best delta in Space Operations Command.[16] The delta's three operational units were redesignated as electromagnetic warfare squadrons on April 15, 2022.[17]

In September 2023, General B. Chance Saltzman introduced the integrated mission delta (IMD) construct which combines different functions, like operations, training, intelligence, and cyber effects, into specific mission areas, including space electromagnetic warfare. DEL 3 was one of two initial units announced to test the construct. These IMDs mission generation, intelligence support, and cyber defense.[18][19] In October 2023, the 23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron was activated.[20]

Structure

DEL 3 is a component of

380th Space Control Squadron[21]

It plans to add a defensive space electronic unit in Guam.[21]

Emblem Name[22] Function Headquarters
Squadrons
3rd Combat Training Squadron (3 CTS) Operational training and certification, tactics development, engineering support, and crew force management Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (4 EWS)
Space electronic warfare
 Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (5 EWS)
Space electronic warfare
 Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (16 EWS)
Space electronic warfare
 Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (23 EWS)[20]
Space electronic warfare
 Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron (ISRS (P))[20]
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

Lineage

  • Established as the 73d Aerospace Surveillance Wing and activated on 1 November 1966
Organized on 1 January 1967[23]
Inactivated on 30 April 1971[23]
  • Redesignated 73d Space Surveillance Group on 10 February 1989
Activated on 1 March 1989
Redesignated 73d Space Wing on 1 June 1991
Redesignated 73d Space Group on 1 May 1992
Inactivated on 26 April 1995

Assignments

Stations

Components 1967-1995

  • 1st Command and Control Squadron: 28 February 1992 – 24 June 1994[26]
  • 1st Deep Surveillance Squadron (later, 1st Surveillance Squadron, 1st Space Surveillance Squadron: 1 April 1989 – 26 April 1995
  • 3rd Space Surveillance Squadron: 1 October 1992 – 26 April 1995[15]
  • 4th Surveillance Squadron
    (later 4th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 October 1990 – 26 April 1995
  • 5th Surveillance Squadron (later 5th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 October 1990 – 26 April 1995
  • 16th Surveillance Squadron (later 16th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 September 1991 – 1 October 1994[11]
  • 17th Surveillance Squadron (later 17th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 31 December 1969, 15 November 1993 – 26 April 1995[12]
  • 18th Surveillance Squadron (later 18th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 July 1991 – 26 April 1995
  • 19th Surveillance Squadron (later 19th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 October 1991 – 26 April 1995[13]
  • 20th Surveillance Squadron (later 20th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 August 1991 – 26 April 1995
  • 73d Operations Support Squadron: 15 May 1992 – 26 April 1995
  • 73d Support Squadron (later 73d Mission Support Squadron): 15 May 1992 – 26 April 1995

Detachments

  • Detachment 1 – San Vito dei Normanni Air Station, Italy (1 October 1989 – 1 October 1990)[27]
  • Detachment 2 – RAF Feltwell, United Kingdom (1 October 1989 – 1 October 1990)
  • Detachment 3: Misawa Air Base, Japan (1 January 1991 – 1 October 1992)

List of commanders

No. Commander Term Ref
Portrait Name Took office Left office Duration
1
John G. Thien
Thien, John G.Colonel
John G. Thien		24 July 202031 July 20211 year, 7 days[28]
2
Christopher A. Fernengel
Fernengel, Christopher A.Colonel
Christopher A. Fernengel		31 July 202129 June 20231 year, 333 days[29][30]
3
Nicole M. Petrucci
Petrucci, Nicole M.Colonel
Nicole M. Petrucci		29 June 2023Incumbent294 days[31][32]

References

  1. ^ a b "Space Delta 3 focuses on electromagnetic spectrum". United States Space Command. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Alex Birkle". Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base.
  3. ^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  4. Peterson Air Force Base. 24 July 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain
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  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.af.mil. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Peterson-Schriever Garrison | USSF | Peterson Air Force Base". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Ravenstein, p. 111
  11. ^ a b Robertson, Patsy (13 July 2009). "Factsheet 16 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  12. ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy (8 February 2010). "Factsheet 17 Expeditionary Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  13. ^ a b Haulman, Daniel L. (28 December 2010). "Factsheet 19 Space Operations Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  14. ^ Cornett & Johnson, pp. 149-150.
  15. ^ a b Butler, William M. (17 December 2015). "Factsheet 3 Space Experimentation Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  16. ^ "DEL 3 receives "Best Mission Delta"". Space Operations Command (SpOC). Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  17. ^ "4th, 5th and 16th SPCS Re-designation". Peterson Space Force Base. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  18. ^ "Space Force announces Integrated Mission Delta construct to optimize for Great Power Compe". United States Space Force. 12 September 2023.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  19. ^ "WORLD: Space". Air & Space Forces Magazine.
  20. ^ a b c "Space Delta 3 activates 23d Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron". Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base. 27 October 2023.
  21. ^ a b "DEL 3 updates focus and priorities". Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  22. ^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  23. ^ a b c d e Cornett & Johnson, p. 62.
  24. ^ Bailey, Carl E. (24 July 2008). "Factsheet Air Force Space Command (USAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  25. ^ Mueller, p. 565
  26. ^ Haulman, Daniel L. (15 April 2008). "Factsheet 1 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  27. ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency: Supplement to 73d Space Group Lineage and Honors, 1 November 2009
  28. ^ "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  29. ^ "Space Delta 3 Changes Command". 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  30. ^ "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  31. ^ "Col. Nicole Petrucci assumes command of Delta 3". Space Base Delta 1. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  32. ^ "COLONEL NICOLE M. PETRUCCI". Space Base Delta 1. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

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