Space Delta 10

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Space Delta 10
Space Delta 10 emblem.png
Delta emblem
Founded23 August 2021;3 years ago (2021-08-23)
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
BranchFlag of the United States Space Force.svg  United States Space Force
Type Delta
RoleSpace doctrine and wargaming
Part of Space Training and Readiness Command
Headquarters Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Website Official website
Commanders
Commander Col S. Shannon DaSilva
Deputy CommanderBrian Raymond [1]
Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Ryan Brown [2]
Insignia
Guidon Space Delta 10 guidon.svg

Space Delta 10 (DEL 10) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for space doctrine and wargaming. It was established on 23 August 2021 following the establishment of the Space Training and Readiness Command, the field command to which it reports. It is temporarily headquartered at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, but its final location requires a base selection process. [3] [4] [5]

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History

A ceremony was held on 30 September 2021 to recognize the delta's activation and the activation of the 10th Delta Operations Squadron. [6] In June 2023, as part of the previously referenced base selection process, it was announced that the preferred location for DEL 10 was Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. [7] On 7 August 2024, DEL 10 transferred to Patrick Air Force Base. [8]

Structure

DEL 10 is one of five deltas that reports to the Space Training and Readiness Command. It will be composed of four subordinate units, including the following squadron. It plans to add the 10th Doctrine and Tactics Squadron and 10th Wargaming Squadron. [9] [10]

EmblemNameFunctionHeadquarters
Squadrons
10th Delta Operations Squadron emblem.png 10th Delta Operations Squadron Delta Operations SupportUnited States Air Force Academy, Colorado
10th Force Development Squadron emblem.png 10th Force Development Squadron [11] Doctrine, tactics, and conceptsUnited States Air Force Academy, Colorado
Operating locations
STARCOM squadron template.png Operating Location - BWargamesSchriever Space Force Base, Colorado
STARCOM squadron template.png Operating Location - CLessons LearnedUnited States Air Force Academy, Colorado

List of commanders

No.CommanderTermRef
PortraitNameTook officeLeft officeTerm Length
1
Col Jack D. Fulmer II.jpg
Fulmer, Jack D. IIColonel
Jack D. Fulmer II
23 August 20217 August 20242 years, 350 days [12]
2
Col S. Shannon DaSilva (2).jpg
DaSilva, S. ShannonColonel
S. Shannon DaSilva
7 August 2024Incumbent20 days [13]

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