Start Date
13-11-2015 10:45 AM
Abstract
On 23 June 2015, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work announced the development of the Joint Interagency Combined Space Operations Center (JICSpOC) and a backup for the Joint Space Operations Center (JSPoC). Initial standup for testing and experimentation is scheduled for 1 October 2015 with an anticipated initial operational capability of 1 May 2016. After development is completed, the JICSpOC will officially be declared the backup to the JSpOC. The JICSpOC is designed to created unity of effect and information in space operations among the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Interagency, allied, and commercial satellite industries. The initial need for the JICSpOC is to ensure the National Security Space Enterprise meets and out-paces emerging and advanced space threats and continues to provide vital information, capabilities and effects for national leadership, allies, partners and the Joint Force. The JICSpOC will enhance the deterrent posture of National Security Space by further demonstrating the United States is prepared should an adversary attack our space capabilities and thereby enhances the space contributions to national security. The center will have the capability to develop, test, validate and integrate National Space Systems Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.
The Department of Defense is committed to creating space resiliency and is working with the Intelligence Community to build the JICSpOC to take a giant leap forward toward that goal. While the details on the JICSpOC are still being worked out, the US Government recognizes that our nation’s space architecture faces increasing threats. It is important that the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community work together to address those threats and better integrate space capabilities. Together they will develop innovative approaches to space control.
Area of Interest
Space Situational Awareness
Standup of the Joint Interagency Comined Space Operations Center
On 23 June 2015, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work announced the development of the Joint Interagency Combined Space Operations Center (JICSpOC) and a backup for the Joint Space Operations Center (JSPoC). Initial standup for testing and experimentation is scheduled for 1 October 2015 with an anticipated initial operational capability of 1 May 2016. After development is completed, the JICSpOC will officially be declared the backup to the JSpOC. The JICSpOC is designed to created unity of effect and information in space operations among the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Interagency, allied, and commercial satellite industries. The initial need for the JICSpOC is to ensure the National Security Space Enterprise meets and out-paces emerging and advanced space threats and continues to provide vital information, capabilities and effects for national leadership, allies, partners and the Joint Force. The JICSpOC will enhance the deterrent posture of National Security Space by further demonstrating the United States is prepared should an adversary attack our space capabilities and thereby enhances the space contributions to national security. The center will have the capability to develop, test, validate and integrate National Space Systems Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.
The Department of Defense is committed to creating space resiliency and is working with the Intelligence Community to build the JICSpOC to take a giant leap forward toward that goal. While the details on the JICSpOC are still being worked out, the US Government recognizes that our nation’s space architecture faces increasing threats. It is important that the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community work together to address those threats and better integrate space capabilities. Together they will develop innovative approaches to space control.
Comments
This information is derived from an OSD public affairs statement following the 23 Jun 15 announcement of the JICSpOC development. Final paper and presentation will be contingent on the approval of AFSPC Public Affairs.
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