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U.S. ArmySpace and Missile Defense Command / U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command
U.S. ArmySpace and Missile Defense Command / U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command
Providing Global Supportto
Combatant Commanders
Providing Global Supportto
Combatant Commanders
Joint Functional Component Commandfor
Integrated Missile Defense
Joint Functional Component Commandfor
Integrated Missile Defense
CSM David L. Lady(Strategic Space and Defense 2006)CSM David L. Lady
(Strategic Space and Defense 2006)
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Supporting The Current Fight - Globally
Providing operationally responsive, tactically relevant capabilitiesProviding operationally responsive, tactically relevant capabilitiesProviding operationally responsive, tactically relevant capabilitiesProviding operationally responsive, tactically relevant capabilities
Ground-based Midcourse Defense Army space expertise (SSEs, ARSSTs, CETs, Space Cadre) Joint Blue Force Situational Awareness Enhanced SATCOM (RSSCs, 53rd Signal Bn) In-theater missile early warning (JTAGS) On-site spectral imagery (ARSSTs, CETs) 24/7 reach back to the JSpOC, NGA and other national assets
Examples: Launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea Space Situational Awareness (USAKA/RTS)
NCR IADS and HACMD missions
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Ground-based Midcourse Defense- Increased interceptor inventory- Greater robustness through sensor redundancy- Balancing development with operational capability (CTO)
Increasing IMD exercise participation & support Expanding Army space presence RDT&E initiatives
- Directed Energy- Multiple Kill Vehicle (MKV)- Modernization of test facilities (RTS, HELSTF)
Addressing Tomorrow’s Threats - Today!
Building Capabilities Where None Existed BeforeBuilding Capabilities Where None Existed BeforeBuilding Capabilities Where None Existed BeforeBuilding Capabilities Where None Existed Before
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