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Military Units

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SPACE FORCE

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The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force. Its mission is to secure our Nation's interests in, from and to space.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Section

Formed of two or more guardians, this is also referred to as an “element” in basic training.


Flight

A flight comprises individual guardians or sections.


Squadron

Commanded By:

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Major

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Lieutenant Colonel

Two or more flights form a squadron. Squadrons are the lowest level of command, usually identified by number and function. The 1st Test and Evaluation Squadron, or 1 TES, is an example.


Delta

Commanded By:

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Colonel

Two or more squadrons form a delta. There are three types of deltas: mission delta, space base delta and space launch delta. Each mission delta is responsible for an entire mission set for the service. An example of a mission delta is Delta 9, which is responsible for orbital warfare. Each space base delta is responsible for base support on Space Force bases. Each space launch delta is responsible for both base support and the launch mission for its Space Force base.


Field Command

Field Command

Commanded By:

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Major General

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Lieutenant General

Field commands are responsible for organizing, training and equipping thousands of guardians around the world. A field command is organized by mission, such as Space Training and Readiness Command, and reports directly to headquarters at the Pentagon.

Service Component Field Command

Commanded By:

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Colonel

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Brigadier General

Service component field commands integrate Space Force capabilities with other service branches and combatant commands, serving as the bridge between the Space Force and the broader joint military structure. They are organized under the combatant command they support.

Other Military Services

There are a few distinct exceptions in the structure of each military service. Select a service to learn more.