China's October Surprise II: Earth's "Quarantine" Has Lifted

CHINA AND ITS ALLIES MAY HAVE JUST SAVED THE DAY

China and its allies -- including Russia, Brazil and India -- may well have just saved the world from the greatest crisis and loss of life in modern history -- if not in all recorded history.

The scope of the disaster that was planned, and the potential loss of life, would have made any dictators' accomplishments -- Pol Pot, Stalin, Hitler, et cetera -- seem to pale by comparison.

As bizarre as this must sound to most people, this massive counter-insurgency against the New World Order apparently wouldn't have been possible without direct collaboration and assistance from extraterrestrial humans... who look and sound just like us.

http://divinecosmos.com/index.php/start-here/davids-blog/896-chinasurprisequarantine

AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND

You again see the rings around the Earth in the Air Force Space Command patch. This was originally featured on the official Air Force Space Command website, which has since been taken down.

However, at this website, there is a comprehensive series of mirrored links to what was originally on these official websites -- along with the now-defunct links.
http://www.thelivingmoon.com/43ancients/02files/Space_Command01.html

Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) is a major command of the United States Air Force with headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, USA. It was created on September 1, 1982. AFSPC defends the United States through its satellite and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations, vital force elements in projecting global reach and global power.

Mission

The Space Force Mission is to defend the United States through the control and exploitation of space. Air Force Space Command makes space reliable to the warfighter (i.e. forces personnel) by continuously improving the command's ability to provide and support combat forces — assuring their access to space. In addition, the command's ICBM forces deter any adversary contemplating the use of weapons of mass destruction. AFSPC has four primary mission areas:

* Space forces support involves launching satellites and other high-value payloads into space using a variety of expendable launch vehicles and operating those satellites once in the medium of space.
* Space control ensures friendly use of space through the conduct of counterspace operations encompassing surveillance, negation, and protection.
* Force enhancement provides weather, communications, intelligence, missile warning, and navigation. Force enhancement is support to the warfighter.
* Force application involves maintaining and operating a rapid response, land-based ICBM force as the Air Force's only on-alert strategic deterrent.

People

Approximately 40,000 people, including 25,400 active-duty military and civilians, and 14,000 contractor employees, combine to perform AFSPC missions. Those 25,400 active-duty personnel are divided into approximately 7,100 military employees and 18,300 civilian employees, although their missions overlap.

Organization

Numbered Air Forces

Air Force Space Command has two numbered air forces.

The Fourteenth Air Force provides space warfighting forces to U.S. Strategic Command, and is located at Vandenberg AFB, California. They manage the generation and employment of space forces to support U.S. Strategic Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) operational plans and missions.

The Twentieth Air Force is located at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming and maintains AFSPC's ICBM weapon systems in support of U.S. Strategic Command war plans.

Direct Reporting Units

Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles AFB, California, designs and acquires all Air Force and most Department of Defense space systems. It oversees launches, completes on-orbit checkouts, then turns systems over to user agencies. It supports the Program Executive Office for Space on the NAVSTAR Global Positioning, Defense Satellite Communications and MILSTAR systems. SMC also supports the Titan IV, Defense Meteorological Satellite and Defense Support programs, and Follow-on Early Warning System. In addition, it supports development and acquisition of land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles for the Air Force Program Executive Office for Strategic Systems.

The Space Innovation and Development Center (SIDC) at Schriever AFB, Colorado is also part of the command. The center plays a major role in fully integrating space systems into the operational Air Force. Its force enhancement mission looks at ways to use space systems to support warfighters in the areas of navigation, weather, intelligence, communications and theater ballistic missile warning, and how these apply to theater operations.

AFSPC is the major command providing space forces and trained ICBM forces for U.S. Strategic Command. AFSPC also supports NORAD with ballistic missile warning information, operates the Space Warfare Center to develop space applications for direct warfighter support, and is responsible for the Department of Defense's ICBM follow-on operational test and evaluation program.

Locations

AFSPC bases, stations and units include: Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB, and Buckley AFB in Colorado; Onizuka Air Force Station, Los Angeles Air Force Base, and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California; Cape Canaveral AFS and Patrick AFB in Florida; Minot AFB and Cavalier AFS in North Dakota; F.E. Warren AFB in Wyoming; Malmstrom AFB in Montana; Clear Air Force Station in Alaska; New Boston AFS in New Hampshire; and Thule Air Base in Greenland.

Space capabilities

Spacelift operations at the East and West Coast launch bases provide services, facilities and range safety control for the conduct of United States Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and commercial launches. Through the command and control (largely the domain of the 50th Space Wing) of all DOD satellites, satellite operators provide force-multiplying effects — continuous global coverage, low vulnerability and autonomous operations. Satellites provide essential in-theater secure communications, weather and navigational data for ground, air and fleet operations, and threat warning. Ground-based radar and Defense Support Program satellites monitor ballistic missile launches around the world to guard against a surprise attack on North America. Space surveillance radars provide vital information on the location of satellites and space debris for the nation and the world. With a readiness rate above 99 percent, America's ICBM team plays a critical role in maintaining world peace and ensuring the nation's safety and security.


Resources

AFSPC operates and supports the Global Positioning System, Defense Satellite Communications Systems Phase II and III, Defense Meteorological Support Program, Defense Support Program, NATO III and IV communications and Fleet Satellite Communications System UHF follow-on and MILSTAR satellites. AFSPC currently operates the Atlas II, Delta II, Titan II and Titan IV launch vehicles. This includes all of the nation's primary boosters from the Eastern and Western ranges and range support for the Space Shuttle. AFSPC also operates the nation's primary source of continuous, real-time solar flare warnings. The command also operates a worldwide network of satellite tracking stations to provide communications links to satellites — a system called the Air Force Satellite Control Network.

Ground-based radars used primarily for ballistic missile warning include the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, PAVE PAWS, and PARCS radars. The Maui Optical Tracking Identification Facility, Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System, Passive Space Surveillance System, phased-array and mechanical radars provide primary space surveillance coverage.

The ICBM force (apart from the SLBMs operated by the US Navy) consists of the Minuteman III missiles that provide the critical component of America's on-alert strategic forces. As the nation's "silent sentinels," ICBMs, and the people who operate them, have remained on continuous around-the-clock alert since 1959 — longer than any other U.S. strategic force. More than 500 ICBMs are currently on alert in reinforced concrete launch facilities beneath the Great Plains.

AFSPC is the Air Force's largest operator of UH-1N and HH-1H Huey helicopters, responsible for missile operations support and security.

History

Missile warning and space operations were combined to form Air Force Space Command in 1982. During the Cold War, space operations focused on missile warning, and command and control for national leadership. In 1991, Operation Desert Storm provided emphasis for the command's new focus on support to the warfighter. ICBM forces were merged into AFSPC in 1993.

Point of contact

Air Force Space Command
Public Affairs Office
150 Vandenberg St., Suite 1105
Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4500

(719) 554-3731 or DSN 692-3731

In Popular Culture

In the popular TV series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, the Stargate Program is run by the Air Force Space Command. The AF Space Command Patch was worn on the uniform of personnel aboard the Prometheus, Earth's first operational deep space battle cruiser.

SOURCE: afspc.af.mil
http://www.thelivingmoon.com/43ancients/02files/Space_Command01.html
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/docops/usspac/visbook.pdf

The Space Force Mission is to defend the United States through the control and exploitation of space.

Vey meaningful words...

The Space Innovation & Development Center (SIDC), formerly the Space Warfare Center (SWC), is a military unit of the United States Air Force. It is directly under Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) and resides at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The SIDC includes the AF Space Battlelab (SB)[1], Shield, and the 17th Test Squadron (17 TS).

Update Mission Statement as of April 2007

Mission

The Space Innovation and Development Center at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., is "unlocking the potential" as premier innovators, integrators and operational testers of air, space and cyberspace power to the warfighter. The center's mission is to advance full-spectrum warfare through rapid innovation, integration, training testing, and experimentation.

Space Innovation and Development Center at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo

Schriever Air Force Base - SIDC


DISCLAIMER NOTE: All images and Text on this page are courtesy of the USAF, Space Command and related agencies mentioned on this page. The source for the information on this page has been gathered for educational purposes only from their official website public press releases. No association with, or endorsement of, this website with any of the mentioned agencies is either claimed or implied.
Space Warfare Center (SWC)

Mission

The mission of the Space Warfare Center (SWC) is to advance Air Force, joint and combined space warfare through innovation, testing, tactics development and training.


Background

In the fall of 1992, an Air Force Blue Ribbon Panel on space recommended establishing a dedicated Space Warfare Center to examine the capabilities of space-based assets versus the actual enhancements gained from them. During Desert Storm, combat operations relied on space support more than in any past conflict. However, an analysis of these operations revealed several shortfalls in the Air Force’s ability to take advantage of capabilities space has to offer.

General Charles Horner, Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) officially dedicated the SWC on December 8, 1993. In 1995, the 17th Test Squadron (17 TS) was established and the 576th Flight Test Squadron (576 FLTS) aligned under SWC. In 2000, the SWC established the 595th Test and Evaluation Group (595 TEG) and 310th Space Group (Air Force Reserve) established the 14th Test Squadron (14 TS) as a sister squadron to the 17 TS. In 2001, the SWC stood up the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron (527 SAS) and the USAF Space Operations School (SOPSC). In 2002, the SWC stood up Detachment 1 at Nellis AFB, NV and Detachment 2 at Langley AFB, VA. Both Detachments are extensions of the SWC and provide air and space integration to the warfighter through a variety of efforts heavily focused on strengthening relationships with government and industry mission partners. In August 2002, the 595th reorganized as the 595th Space Group and took control of the 527th and SOPSC. In November 2002, the 595th established the Space Range Management Office (SRMO). In September 2003, the SWC stood up a fifth division, the Integration Division (SWC/XI). More recently, in October 2003, the 310th Space Group established the 26th Space Aggressor Squadron (26 SAS) as a sister squadron to the 527 SAS.

Organization

SWC's two-fold mission to support warfighters with space solutions and develop concepts for space superiority is carried out by the following five organizations:

AF Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP) (TC)

In 1977 Congress directed the establishment of Air Force TENCAP with three primary missions: exploiting space systems for tactical applications through rapid prototyping projects; influencing the design of future space systems for tactical applications; and educating warfighters about the capabilities and tactical utility of space systems. The SWC serves as the executive agent of AF TENCAP on behalf of warfighters and is teamed with the Space Applications Project Office to develop and provide support to Air Force agencies and the Combat and Mobility Air Forces. AF TENCAP demonstrates leading edge space technologies with potential to enhance combat capabilities of units in the field and transitions these combat systems to warfighters in a timelier manner than through traditional acquisition processes. AF TENCAP is responsible for keeping abreast of the latest technologies and influencing emerging space systems to make them more supportive of fielded combat forces.

Air Force Space Battlelab (SB)

The mission of the Space Battlelab is to transform space capabilities into solutions for today’s warfighting problems. Through networking with industry, academia, and service laboratories, SB leverages leading edge space technology to enhance Air Force core competencies.

Two flights perform the operations. The Concepts Development Flight ensures the Space Battlelab is focused on the most pressing operational problems and determines the best available solutions. They produce a detailed campaign plan as a guide for the second flight, the Demonstration Flight, to rapidly show the effectiveness of a proposed solution in an operational environment. Drawing on test experts such as Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) and the 595th Space Group, Battlelab project managers use modeling and simulation, wargaming, exercise evaluations and prototype demonstrations to quickly measure military value of promising concepts. The overall effectiveness of a technology is captured in a final report that provides detailed analysis of demonstration results and recommendations for concept transition.

SB processes are optimized to evaluate concepts and promising ideas from military personnel, industry, and citizens.

Integration Division (XI)

The Integration Division is directly involved in integrating space systems into air and information warfare. The Space Applications & Integration Facility (SPAIF) works to improve command and control processes and operates a facility that emulates functions of a CAOC. This facility is designed to demonstrate space systems and train people on their use. The Aerospace Fusion Section’s mission is to provide real time data fusion systems for targeting, intelligence, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) warning and enhanced missile defense operations.

Also, XI’s Wargaming Branch promotes the understanding and effective use of space power through modeling, simulation and analysis. A principal focus of the directorate is the planning, execution, and analyzes of the Schriever Wargames. Schriever Wargames are a series of space-focused wargames designed to evaluate space’s contribution to a theater war. They are currently working the next iteration wargame, Schriever III, scheduled to execute in 2005.

Plans, Programs and Requirements (XR)


Plans, Programs and Requirements is the backbone of the SWC, providing overarching support to all other SWC divisions in the following areas: communications and computers, security, acquisition, logistics, policy, planning, programming, financial support, manpower and personnel. XR is the SWC Commander’s authority on reviewing, coordinating and consolidating all SWC inputs to AFSPC/XP’s Modernization Planning Process (MPP) and AFSPC/DR’s associated Requirements Generation System (RGS). As the lead SWC programming and requirements agency, XR integrates SWC views and initiatives into these AFSPCE-level programming systems to solve warfighters’ deficiencies through space capabilities. As SWC’s executive agent for the submitting Program Objective Memorandum inputs, XR develops strategy, policy, doctrine and long-range plans to control and exploit space, and programs and advocates manpower, resources, and organizational development for long-term success of SWC’s mission.

595th Space Group

The mission of the 595th Space Group is to enhance, and provide confidence in, Air Force warfighting capabilities through advanced training, education, tactics development and operational testing. 595 SG is composed of the 17th Test Squadron (17 TS), 14th Test Squadron (14 TS) [as a Reserve component], the 576th Flight Test Squadron (576 FLTS), the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron, the 26th Space Aggressor Squadron (26 SAS) [as a Reserve component], the Space Range Management Office (SRMO) and the Space Operations School (SOPSC).

The mission of 17 TS is to validate and enhance warfighter capabilities through testing and evaluation of space systems. 17 TS is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on all Force Development Evaluation, tactics and concepts testing, and command-directed testing of AFSPC's space assets. 17 TS is chartered to determine the effectiveness and suitability of AFSPC’s operational space systems.

The mission of 14 TS is to test, evaluate and exploit aerospace systems to educate and train US and Allied warfighters on combat support capabilities, tactics and vulnerabilities. 14 TS is a USAF Reserve squadron that augments 17 TS. This includes tests for all four space mission areas: space control, space forces support, force enhancement and force application.


The mission of 576 FLTS is to execute the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed intercontinental ballistic missile Force Development Evaluation test program and execute Air Force Space Command's operational tests for the Department of Defense. 576 FLTS plans and performs ground, flight and space system tests in operationally representative environments and collects, analyzes and reports performance accuracy, anomaly assessment, reliability, aging and surveillance data to the Joint Staff, Air Staff, U. S. Strategic Command and other higher headquarters. In executing assigned test activities, 576 FLTS conducts launch operations at the Western Range, conducts field tests at operational units, refines maintenance procedures and interfaces with AFOTEC, System Program Offices and other higher headquarters personnel.

527 SAS is modeled on the concepts and methodology of “dissimilar air combat” training created by the USAF air aggressor program (i.e.- 527 SAS replicates adversary capabilities to improve combat training). The squadron’s goal is to increase awareness of threats from space and to improve our ability to defend against them.

Additionally, the 26 SAS is specifically chartered to augment the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron in replicating adversary space capabilities to support Air Expeditionary Force spin-up, world-wide exercises, training and testing to enhance US space superiority, force readiness and survivability.

The mission of the SRMO is to ensure test & training for air, space, and information operations capabilities are integrated into ranges and air and space operation centers and provide infrastructure and expertise to test and train space systems and personnel.

SOPSC is Air Force Space Command’ s center for advanced space education and training. SOPSC leads the Air Force in developing space training courses which provide a wide range of space curricula. In addition, SOPSC is the focal point for tactics, techniques and procedures development within AFSPC. They have published the Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-1, Vol 28 Tactical Employment, Space -- the first comprehensive volume on space for warfighters.

Finally, the Group also maintains an Intelligence Branch, which is the focal point for intelligence support to all SWC organizations. The branch serves as the primary provider of imagery tasking, processing, exploitation and dissemination services and also provides operational general military intelligence all-source analysis for SWC organizations.

Detachments

The SWC also operates two detachments. SWC Detachment 1 at Nellis AFB NV, is collocated with Red Flag operations conducted by the 414th Combat Training Squadron. Det 1 looks at how best to integrate space into the full-spectrum aerospace range envisioned by Air Combat Command. Detachment 2 at Langley AFB VA, teams with the Aerospace Command & Control Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Center (AC2ISRC) and with the Combined Air Operations Center-Experimental, or CAOC-X. Det 2 helps ensure emerging CAOC capabilities mesh well with and fit the needs of all CAOC users -- while especially considering space capabilities. Recently, Det 2 was also named as AFSPC’s liaison to Joint Forces Command.

Space Innovation and Development Center

* Space_Innovation_and_Development_Center - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Innovation_and_Development_Center
* AF Factsheets 5121 (no longer have access to this page)
* AFSPC Factsheet 3651 http://www.afspc.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=3651&page=1
U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet


SPACE INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SIDC}


Mission

The mission is to advance full-spectrum warfare through rapid innovation, integration, training, testing and experimentation.

Organization

The SIDC is composed of the 595th Space Group and these three divisions; the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities, or AF TENCAP; the Integration Division; and the Plans, Programs and Requirements Division. The organizations work together to conduct wargaming; integrate space into exercises and experiments; rapidly prototype, field and exploit integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities; provide advanced space testing, training and range Infrastructure; and execute AFSPC Force Development Evaluation and Operational Test programs.

595th Space Group

The 595th SG is responsible for executing HQ AFSPC's space systems operational test and evaluation activities, developing space control tactics and techniques, demonstrating cutting-edge technologies, providing advanced training and operating the Air Force's only space test and training range. The 595th SG comprises six squadrons:

The 595th Operations Support Squadron enhances Air Force space superiority and improves force readiness by providing mission support functions to the test, education, space threat replication and space tactics development missions executed by the 595th SG. The 595th OSS also provides intelligence support to the SIDC Commander, Center wargamers and rapid prototyping and development efforts.

The 17th Test Squadron validates and enhances warfighter capabilities through operational testing and evaluation of space systems. The 17 TS is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on command-directed testing of AFSPC's space assets and tactics, techniques and procedures across the spectrum of operational test and evaluation events.

The 14th Test Squadron is a Reserve Associate Unit to the 17th TS. The 14 TS provides expertise and continuity in three distinct areas of test; Cyber System Vulnerability Assessments, Specialized testing on non-traditional acquisition programs and personnel support to the 17 TS's Warning and Surveillance test mission.

The Advanced Space Operations School is AFSPC'S only unit providing world-class, advanced training on space sub-systems, and theater deployment training to our space deployers, enhancing delivery of space and missile capabilities to the Warfighters. Additionally the unit offers introductory and senior-level space training to space professionals within the DoD, sister services, and foreign allies.

The 25th Space Range Squadron is responsible for the operation of the Space Test and Training Range, a capability that allows units to exercise space capabilities in a safe, secure and realistic environment while eliminating the risk of unintended collateral effects. The 25 SRS owns the advanced concepts environment, which simulates a target, weapon system and environment for training and rapid reaction prototype development. The 25 SRS has also deployed equipment and personnel to support theater operations.

The 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron is AFSPC's premier organization for space-based demonstrations, pathfinders and experiment testing. The unit identifies concepts of employment, training, education and technical skill sets required to field selected future AFSPC missions. The 3rd SES will develop a core cadre of space professionals to serve as subject matter experts for all future AFSPC space-based endeavors, demonstrate operational utility of selected demonstrations and apply lessons learned from demonstrations and pathfinders for use in future initiatives.

Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities

In 1977 Congress directed the establishment of AF TENCAP with three primary missions: exploit space systems for tactical applications through rapid prototyping projects; influence the design of future space systems for tactical applications; and educate warfighters about the capabilities and tactical utility of space systems. AF TENCAP demonstrates leading edge space technologies with potential to enhance combat capabilities of units in the field, then transitions these combat systems to warfighters much more rapidly than traditional acquisition processes. AF TENCAP is responsible for keeping abreast of the latest technologies and influencing emerging space systems to make them more supportive of fielded combat forces.

Integration Division

The Integration Division, or ID, brings space to the fight by focusing on the integration of air, space and information operations to create aerospace power for warfighters. ID operates two specialized facilities. The first, the Distributed Mission Operations Center for Space, conducts exercises and mission rehearsals in a virtual environment to present status as if it were real world events. DMOC-S support includes space injects, such as missile launches, blue-force tracking data, and Combat Search and Rescue injects while also planning and executing exercises for the command. The DMOC-S is designed to provide integration support and testing along with the development of models and simulations that support space and cyberspace participation. The second, the Aerospace Fusion Center, provides real-time data fusion and distribution of on-orbit infrared non-imaging systems. The AFC leverages its analysis capability to develop tools for technical intelligence and battlespace awareness and provides those tools to warfighters. The Wargaming Branch promotes the understanding and effective use of space and cyberspace power through the Schriever Wargame Series. The Schriever Wargames provide strategic and national policy challenge scenarios and construct the wargame to the objectives defined by the AFSPC commander. Over its history, the Schriever Wargame Series has influenced acquisition, operations, and plans inside the command and at USSTRATCOM. The branch supports Title 10 wargames by providing space and cyberspace operational expertise, and by direction of the AFSPC commander, is actively integrating the Schriever Series with the Unified Engagement Wargame.

Plans, Programs and Requirements

Plans, Programs and Requirements, or XR, is the backbone of the SIDC, providing overarching support to all other SIDC divisions. XR manages SIDC communications and computers, security, acquisition, logistics, policy, planning, programming, financial support, manpower and personnel. XR is the SIDC commander's authority on reviewing, coordinating and consolidating all SIDC inputs to AFSPC Directorate of Strategic Plans, Programs, Analysis, Assessments and Lessons-Learned Modernization Planning Process and AFSPC Directorate of Plans and Requirements' associated Requirements Generation System. XR also serves as the SIDC's representative for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century initiatives. As the lead SIDC programming and requirements agency, XR integrates SIDC views and initiatives into these AFSPC-level programming systems to solve warfighter deficiencies through space capabilities. As the SIDC's executive agent for the submitting program objective memorandum inputs, XR develops strategy, policy, doctrine and long-range plans to control and exploit space. XR programs and advocates manpower, resources and organizational development for long-term success of the SIDC's mission.

History

In the fall of 1992, an Air Force Blue Ribbon Panel on space recommended establishing a dedicated Space Warfare Center to exploit the capabilities of space-based assets. Combat operations during Operation Desert Storm relied on space support more than in any past conflict; however, an analysis of these operations revealed shortfalls in the Air Force's ability to leverage space capabilities. In order to better exploit space capabilities, the SWC was stood-up and officially dedicated on Nov. 1, 1993. The SWC was redesignated as the SIDC on March 1, 2006,

Today, the SIDC supports the Overseas Contingency Operations by expeditiously transitioning innovative combat effects to the warfighter. The center also improves exploitation of air, space and cyberspace capabilities through wargaming, exercises, advanced space training, experiments and space-range development. The SIDC provides independent, thorough space and missile operational testing results for Headquarters Air Force Space Command.


(Current as of June 2010)

Point of Contact: Air Force Space Command, Public Affairs Office; 150 Vandenberg, Suite 1105; Peterson AFB, Colo. 80914-4500; DSN 692-3731 or (719) 554-3731.





Note: I have to research all these links and will post them.

* AF TENCAP UNITS
o Talon WARRIOR (Direct Space Integration-DSI)
o Talon VISION
o Talon COMMAND
o Talon KNIGHT
o Talon OUTLOOK
o Talon READY
o Talon SHOOTERTalon TRANSITION

Papers and Journals:

* An Assessment of China's Anti-Satellite and Space Warfare Programs
* Air and Space Power Journal - Air University - [Not Archived]
* United States Space Command - VISION FOR 2020 - [PDF] [Archived]
* U.S. Air Force Space Command Almanac - [PDF] [Archived]
* US Space Command Doctrine - Fas.org - [Not Archived]
* United States Space Command - Space Lexicon - UPAM13-1, 30 Jun 1994 - OPR: USSPACECOM/J5C - [html] [Archived]
* US Space Organizations - Maxwell AFB
* Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) - Fas.org - [html] [Archived]
* High Frontier Journal - The Journal for Space & Missile Professionals - [PDF] [Archived]
o AFD-070622-056 - High Frontier - Fall 2004 - [PDF] [Archived]
* Army Space History
o Page 1 - [html] [Archived]
o Page 2 - [html] [Archived]

Related Links:

* Army Space and Missile Defense Command
* Global Positioning System
* Schriever Air Force Base - SIDC
o Schriever Air Force Base - 2008/2009 Phone Book - AFD-080129-134
* Missile Defense Agency
* National Reconnaissance Office
* NASA
* United States Strategic Command
* National Space Policy - Office of Science and Technology Policy

http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftw.htm#im
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/index.html
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftv.htm

Talon VISION (U)
Overview (U):

(FOUO) Talon VISION is one of eight functional areas under the Air Force TENCAP Program. Talon VISION's mission is to increase National systems responsiveness to the warfighters' operational requirements by ensuring combat commanders' requirements are a major consideration throughout the design, operational testing and development of new National systems. Specific FY98 projects under Talon VISION include the Influencing National Systems Integrated Product Team (INS IPT), Integrated Overhead SIGINT Architecture II (IOSA 2) and development of a five-year Talon VISION Roadmap.

Description:

(FOUO) Talon VISION is responsible for coordination of the INS IPT, a forum of Air Force MAJCOMs and other agencies directly involved in the collection, processing, dissemination and use of National data. The INS IPT directs focus and actions by prioritizing opportunities to influence National systems and by reviewing and approving documents produced by Talon VISION in support of the IPT.

(FOUO) In Mar 98, HQ AF/XOIR requested Talon VISION write an Intelligence Needs Document to support the IOSA 2 Joint Requirements Oversight Council. This document is initially to detail all Air Force requirements for overhead SIGINT collection. The document will eventually cover Air Force requirements for all "INTs." The IOSA 2 document is being prepared for MAJCOM coordination in Jul 98. Following MAJCOM coordination, the document will be forwarded to HQ AF/XOIR for their use during the IOSA 2 Joint Requirements Oversight Council in the fall of 98.

(FOUO) Talon VISION has worked with SWC leadership and support contractors to develop a new five-year roadmap. This plan incorporates changes in the overall AF TENCAP focus, expanding to civil and commercial space systems in addition to "National" systems. The roadmap details future plans and potential areas for normalization of the influencing national systems mission into other Air Force processes. Talon VISION is implementing the five-year plan beginning in FY99.

(U) Air Force-Space Warfare Center: Funding Source.

Talon VISION activity is funded by PE 27247F.

Related Initiatives (U):
Name Title
Talon WARRIOR Talon WARRIOR (Direct Space Integration-DSI)http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftw.htm#im
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftv.htm
Talon COMMAND Talon COMMAND http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftcomm.htm
Talon KNIGHT Talon KNIGHT http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftk.htm
Talon OUTLOOK Talon OUTLOOK http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/afto.htm
Talon READY Talon READY http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftr.htm
Talon SHOOTER Talon SHOOTER http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/afts.htm
Talon TRANSITION Talon TRANSITION http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/ttransit.htm
ISR SPACE FORCE ENHANCEMENT: INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE

Talon COMMAND (U)
Overview (U):

(FOUO) Talon COMMAND is one of eight functional areas under the Air Force TENCAP Program to exploit the tactical use of existing national systems. Talon COMMAND focuses on applying national system capabilities to warfighter requirements to enhance Theater Battle Management (TBM) information support for command and control warfare (C2W) systems. Talon COMMAND accomplishes this by integrating processed information into C3I displays and providing enhanced information to C2 nodes worldwide using existing TBM C4I architectures. There is one ongoing FY98 project under Talon COMMAND, Project Command & Control Mobile Capability (C2MC). For FY99, Talon COMMAND will add Project Geolocation of Threat Emitters.

(FOUO) Talon KNIGHT is one of eight functional areas under the Air Force TENCAP Program designed to exploit the tactical use of existing National systems. Talon KNIGHT exploits National systems for Special Operations Forces (SOF) and other low-visibility forces. The goals of Talon KNIGHT include integrating and tailoring existing technology for SOF-specific needs, developing emerging technology, and testing, demonstrating and evaluating prototypes and advanced concepts. Talon KNIGHT projects emphasize autonomous and independent functionality, ruggedized gear, compactness/miniaturization, modularized aircraft, vehicle or man-portable equipment, simple operation and robust communications architectures. Talon KNIGHT has six ongoing FY98 projects; MICROTAG; POINTER; Multi-Mode Air and Space Tagging and Tracking (MASTT); Global Broadcast Service (GBS); HAVE CSAR and BRITE. For FY99, Talon KNIGHT project AC-130U Fire Control System/Identification Friend or Foe (FCS/FF).

(FOUO) The AF TENCAP program initiates an annual process each fiscal year. The process begins with Phase I, in which the MAJCOMs assemble with AF laboratories and other government agencies to compare MAJCOM deficiencies and requirements with a possible space solution against technology developments and research thrusts. The result of this first conference (POC #1) is the annual AF TENCAP Call for Concepts. Issued to AF TENCAP contacts, including MAJCOMs, labs and contractors, the Call invites proposals for AF TENCAP funding. The resulting proposals are screened for compliance with the Call, and the surviving proposals are briefed to the MAJCOM representatives at the next conference (POC #2). At this conference, the MAJCOM representatives rate each proposal. The final rankings are presented to the AF TENCAP O-6 Review Group for approval or modification. The O-6 Review Group determines the AF TENCAP program for the following fiscal year.

(FOUO) Proposals that receive approval for funding enter Phase II. During this phase, the AF TENCAP project lead assembles an Integrated Product Team and prepares the Project Plan and spend plan. Phase III, or project execution, usually begins with the start of the fiscal year. The AF TENCAP program limits projects to an execution period of two years or less.

(FOUO) Shortly before the completion of Phase III, the AF TENCAP Director receives a Transition briefing from the project lead. The purpose of this briefing is to determine if the project has met its goals, and is ready to be transitioned to a customer--either a MAJCOM user or SPO for larger scale acquisition or integration into other systems. A key point of this transition briefing is whether or not the customer MAJCOM has inserted O&M funding into its POM. If the MAJCOM has not moved to make the funding decisions, the project may be terminated. If O&M funding is available (or in the POM two years or less into the future), the project may be entered into Phase IV. This Transition phase provides a venue for AF TENCAP and the MAJCOM/SPO to work together to integrate the prototypes/production units into the operational force. AF TENCAP can provide up to two years of O&M funding to allow the MAJCOM to get the O&M wedge into its outyear POM. http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/afto.htm

(FOUO) Talon READY is one of eight functional areas under the Air Force TENCAP Program. Talon READY focuses on enhancing national systems products and applications for mission planning, preparation, rehearsal, and combat execution support. Talon READY concepts and developments must fit into the planning and support systems used by the operational forces (e.g., Talon READY products will be Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) compliant). For FY98, Talon READY has one project, Project Previously Unexploited MASINT (Measures and Signatures Intelligence) Applications (PUMA). http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/aftr.htm

(FOUO) Talon SHOOTER is one of eight functional areas under the Air Force TENCAP Program to exploit the tactical use of existing national systems. Talon SHOOTER focuses on delivering enhanced real-time and near-real-time National systems intelligence to aircraft cockpits, and/or to the weapons carried on the aircraft. Projects are characterized as either Real-Time Information Into the Cockpit (RTIC) or Real-Time Information Out of the Cockpit (RTOC). Talon SHOOTER seeks to develop automated information update capabilities from aircrew pre-flight briefing through full mission flight profile (ingress, over target, and egress). http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/afts.htm

(FOUO) Transition is a separate Air Force TENCAP functional element which provides transition planning assistance for each TENCAP Project TEAM (TPT). TENCAP Transition provides transition assessments and planning, from project concept through demonstration support, formal engineering, transition to acquisition channels, or to MAJCOM for implementation. Transition also provides analysis to ensure supportability, maintainability, and compatibility for fielded systems.

Several AF TENCAP projects are in transition including: PRIME VIEW, FOCUS COMM, SPANG and Special Operations Forces Tactical Data Processor (SOF-TDP). http://www.fas.org/spp/military/program/nssrm/initiatives/ttransit.htm

Just to Add and this is an admission in Itself if You really think about It...

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NATO COSMIC Level Security Clearance and U.S. Black ULTRA Level Security Clearance Operatives are Briefed and aware of the following Information...

1. Ancient Earth History > The Truth that is as far back as They have really found or been shown.

2. Extraterrestrial Life.

3. Particalization > The Ability of Bengs to be able to Manifest as either Energy or an Avatar of Their Choice (Original Cetaceans and Dolphins being only one example of this)...

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Now if these People are Briefed on these types of Issues - It means that It IS a Reality for Them and therefore directly - A Reality for Us - But One They have tried hard to cloud from Our View...