614th Air and Space Operations Center
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Fourteenth Air Force
The Fourteenth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Space Command . It is headquartered at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California....
/ (Air Forces Strategic (AFSTRAT) and Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command is a major command of the United States Department of the Air Force, with its headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. AFSPC supports U.S. military operations worldwide through the use of many different types of satellite, launch and cyber operations....
(AFSPC). Per AFSPC special order, 614 AOC was redesignated from the 614th Space Operations Group effective 24 May 2007; the ceremony to redesignate was held outside the 14 AF headquarters building, 18 June 2007, at Vandenberg AFB, CA.http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123057458
The 614 AOC is an operational echelon which functions to consolidate operational command and control of joint space forces, similar to the functioning of a traditional Falconer Air Operations Center, but is classed, by AF doctrine, as a "Functional AOC." The 614 AOC, as the primary force provider to the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC), has supplied the Joint Functional Component Command for Space
Joint Functional Component Command for Space
The Joint Functional Component Command for Space is a component of US Strategic Command. The Command was established on 19 July 2006, and activated on 12 September 2006, under the command of General William L. Shelton...
operations expertise to create space situational awareness and command and control space forces. All of these efforts are in continuous around-the-clock support of global and theater operations.
Mission
"To defend the United States and its Allies through the creation of space situational awareness and the command and control of joint space operations on behalf of CDR JFCC SPACE."Vision
"To provide superior space situational awareness and agile, responsive, and intelligent command and control of joint space operations for the United States and its Allies."Leadership Commitment
"To provide a professional, safe, and mission-focused work environment in which all personnel can develop both professionally and personally."History
April 1996 Thirty-seven members were assigned to the 614th Space Operations Flight (614 SOPF) and were initially housed in two temporary facilities.November 1997 The 614 SOPF christened a new space operations center. 614 SOPF was later redesignated 614 SOPS.
1 August 1998 Since its inception, the 614 SOPG has continuously operated the Air Force’s command and control center for space operations forces, variously known as the Space Operations Center, the SPACAF AOC, and finally, the Joint Space Operations Center, or JSpOC. During its history, it also had responsibility for the mission of serving as the Extremely High Frequency SATCOM subject matter expert, as well as providing manning to the Global and Regional SATCOM Support Centers. In May 2005, the 614 SOPG took responsibility for the 1st Space Control Squadron
1st Space Control Squadron
The United States Air Force's 1st Space Control Squadron was a space situational awareness unit located at Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colorado and later moved to Vandenberg AFB, California...
and its mission of tracking and cataloging all man-made objects in space.
July 1999 The Space Operations Center was redesignated as the 14th Air Force Air and Space Operations Center (Space AOC). With the support of Headquarters Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command is a major command of the United States Department of the Air Force, with its headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. AFSPC supports U.S. military operations worldwide through the use of many different types of satellite, launch and cyber operations....
, Space AOC manpower grew to over 100 positions.
May 2005 The Space AOC was redesignated as the Joint Space Operation Center (JSpOC) and moved into a new, larger facility still within the 14th Air Force HQ building.
21 September 2007 The ribbon is cut on a new operations center, in a new building, and consolidated all 614 AOC units to Vandenberg AFB, CA; operations began in the few facility on 18 August 2007. General Kevin P. Chilton
Kevin P. Chilton
Kevin Patrick "Chilli" Chilton , is an engineer and a former United States Air Force four-star general. His last assignment was as Commander, U.S. Strategic Command from October 3, 2007 to January 28, 2011. Prior to his appointment to general officer ranks, Chilton spent 11 years of his military...
(AFSPC/CC) presided; Maj Gen William L. Shelton
William L. Shelton
William Lee Shelton is a United States Air Force four-star general who serves as the current Commander, Air Force Space Command. He previously was the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and Director, Air Staff. He previously served as Chief of Warfighting Integration and...
(14 AF/CC) was also present. The 614 AOC is co-located with and forms the core of the JSpOC.
Components
- Strategy Division,
- Combat Plans Division,
- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (former 614th Space Intelligence Squadron614th Space Intelligence SquadronThe United States Air Force's 614th Space Intelligence Squadron was a unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. It was inactivated on 2007-06-18 when the 614th Space Operations Group was redesignated the 614 Air and Space Operations Center.-Mission:...
), - Combat Operations Division (former 614th Space Operations Squadron614th Space Operations SquadronThe 614th Space Operations Squadron was a squadron of the United States Air Force under Air Force Space Command . By AFSPC order the unit inactivated 24 May 2007. Its mission and members moved to the Combat Operations Division of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center...
with majority of former 1st Space Control Squadron1st Space Control SquadronThe United States Air Force's 1st Space Control Squadron was a space situational awareness unit located at Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colorado and later moved to Vandenberg AFB, California...
), - Unified Space VaultUnified Space VaultThe Unified Space Vault as one of five divisions of the 614th Air and Space Operations Center / Joint Space Operations Center , provides a focused approach for all 614 AOC / JSpOC vault activities and coordinates critical space operations, to include Laser Clearinghouse and Information...
Division
Associated Units
- 614th Air and Space Communications Squadron
- 9th Space Operations Squadron9th Space Operations SquadronThe United States Air Force's 9th Space Operations Squadron is a space operations unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. 9 SOPS operates the Joint Space Operations Center, or JSpOC, performing combat operations, plans, strategy and intelligence assessments enabling the commander, Joint...
(USAFR) - 216th Operational Support Squadron (CA ANG)
Honors
1998 Air Force Organizational Excellence Award,2005 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award,
2005 USSTRATCOM Omaha Trophy as the Best Space and Informations Operations Unit (JSpOC award),
2006 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
2007 USSTRATCOM Omaha Trophy as the Best Space and Informations Operations Unit (JSpOC award),
2008 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Chain of Command
- United States Department of DefenseUnited States Department of DefenseThe United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
- United States Air ForceUnited States Air ForceThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
- Air Force Space CommandAir Force Space CommandAir Force Space Command is a major command of the United States Department of the Air Force, with its headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. AFSPC supports U.S. military operations worldwide through the use of many different types of satellite, launch and cyber operations....
- 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic)
- 614th Air and Space Operations Center
Past Unit Commanders
- Col Larry D. JamesLarry D. JamesLieutenant General Larry D. James is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters USAF. Lt Gen James' last command was the 14th Air Force and Joint Functional Component Command for Space from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California...
(now Lt Gen, USAF) - August 1998 to June 2000 (also served as dual-hatted 14 AF/A3) - Col Suzanne M. Vautrinot (now Maj Gen, USAF) - June 2000 to July 2002 (also served as dual-hatted 14 AF/A3)
- Col Jay G. Santee (now Brig Gen, USAF) - July 2002 to August 2004 (also served as dual-hatted 14 AF/A3)
- Col Mark Jelonek - August 2004 to 1 June 2006 (dual-hatted 14 AF/A3 duties separated part-way through his command)
- Col Stephen N. Whiting - 1 June 2006 to 11 June 2008
- Col Richard W. Boltz - 11 June 2008 to 26 April 2010
- Col J. Christopher Moss - 26 April 2010 to present
Point of Contact
30th Space Wing Public Affairs(805) 606-3595
DSN 276-3595
Vandenberg AFB, CA
See also
- Air Operations CenterAir Operations CenterAn Air and Space Operations Center is a type of command center used by the United States Air Force. It is the senior agency of the Air Force component commander to provide command and control of air and space operations....