Combat Training Detachment 1
{{Short description|United States Space Force Cyber Training Unit}}
{{Orphan|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Space Delta 6 Combat Training Detachment 1
| image = 150px
| caption = Det 1 Emblem
| dates = 2023–present
| country = United States
| branch = United States Space Force
| type = Cyber Operations Training
| command_structure = Space Delta 6
| garrison = Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
| motto = "Fight Ready"
}}
Space Delta 6 Combat Training Detachment 1 (CTD 1) is a unit of the United States Space Force assigned to Space Delta 6. Based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado, the detachment specializes in cyber training, focusing on preparing Space Force Guardians to operate and defend critical space-based and terrestrial systems. CTD 1 develops advanced cyber operations capabilities, enhancing the Space Force's ability to conduct defensive and offensive cyber missions in support of U.S. national security objectives.{{Cite web |title=Delta 6 Detachment 1 |url=https://www.squadronposters.com/product/peterson-sfb-delta-6-det-1/ |url-status= |access-date=1 Apr 2025 |website=Squadron Posters}}
List of commanders
Major Roberto Molineros, 2023–2024{{Cite web |title=Major Roberto Molineros |url=https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/3932523-6643bf460a25c.pdf |website=AFCEA DC}}{{Cite web |title=Delta 6 Det 1 Activation |date=19 May 2023 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacebasedelta1/52919973965/in/photostream/}}{{Cite web |title=Delta 6 Detachment 1 Change of Command |url=https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8509649/delta-6-detachment-1-change-command}}
Lt Col Matthew Greenwood, 2004 - Present {{Cite web |title=Delta 6 Detachment 1 Change of Command |url= https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8509654/delta-6-detachment-1-change-command}}
History
CTD 1 was activated in 2023 to fulfill a critical gap in the Space Force’s ability to produce mission-ready cyber operators. As the first unit of its kind under Space Delta 6, CTD 1’s mission is to design, develop, and deliver specialized cyber training tailored for Space Force Guardians who defend vital space and cyberspace assets.
The flagship training pipeline developed by CTD 1 is the Cyber Combat Course (C3), a 15-week, self-paced program structured into two distinct phases. The first phase focuses on red team (offensive) cyber operations, while the second addresses blue team (defensive) cyber tactics. Each phase concludes with a capstone exercise designed to integrate skills learned and test operational readiness. Graduates also earn industry-recognized certifications, reinforcing the operational credibility of the course.
Since its first cohort on 20 June 2023, C3 has graduated more than 277 cyber operators across more than 22 separate course sessions, supported by a cadre of 22 instructors. CTD 1 rapidly grew into a recognized hub for elite cyber training, addressing Space Force priorities in contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) environments.
On 1 July 2024, CTD 1 transitioned the Cyber Combat Course to the 533d Training Squadron (533d Training Squadron) under Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), marking a shift toward institutionalized cyber training at a service-wide level. Despite the transition, CTD 1 continues to innovate in tactical and advanced cyber curriculum development.
Headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, CTD 1 is strategically positioned within the Space Operations Command and Training and Readiness Command enterprise. It remains a cornerstone in generating combat-ready cyber Guardians, capable of defending U.S. interests in space and cyberspace.{{cite web |url=https://www.madeinvsa.com/SPACE-DEL-6-DET-1 |title=Space Delta 6 Detachment 1 description |website=Made In VSA |access-date=2025-04-28}}
Initially, CTD 1 was slated to become the 60th Cyberspace Training Squadron (60 CTS), further reflecting the importance and scale originally envisioned for the detachment.{{cite web |url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3231840/guardians-prevent-wildfire-in-manitou-springs |title=Guardians Prevent Wildfire in Manitou Springs – SpOC News |website=SpOC |access-date=2025-04-28}}
Cyber Combat Course (C3)
Duration: 15 weeks
Structure: Two phases — red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) cyber operations
Features:
- Self-paced instruction
- Capstone projects
- Industry-recognized certifications awarded
Graduates: 277 (over 22 course sessions)