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Deputy Chief of Space Operations#Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence

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A deputy chief of space operations is a senior leadership position in the United States Space Force. There are four deputy chiefs of space operations in the Space Force, staffed either by a lieutenant general or a senior executive service personnel. They are the service's equivalent to the Army's and Air Force's deputy chiefs of staff, the Marine Corps' deputy commandants, and the Navy's deputy chiefs of naval operations. They are part of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations and hold office at the Pentagon.

The proposed organizational structure of the Space Force's headquarters was first revealed in a February 2020 congressional report, with directors instead of deputy chiefs of space operations. Intending to be "lean and agile", the service consolidated the normal nine functional areas into three directorates.{{cite web|url=https://www.airforcemag.com/app/uploads/2020/02/Comprehensive-Plan-for-the-Organizational-Struccture-of-the-USSF_Feb-2020.pdf|title=Comprehensive Plan for the Organizational Structure of the U.S. Space Force|date=February 2020|agency=Department of the Air Force|page=16|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201111339/https://www.airforcemag.com/app/uploads/2020/02/Comprehensive-Plan-for-the-Organizational-Struccture-of-the-USSF_Feb-2020.pdf|url-status=live}}{{PD-notice}} In a June 2020 draft proposal, the position was renamed deputy chiefs of staff.{{Cite web|url=https://spacenews.com/space-force-proposes-headquarters-staff-led-by-generals-and-civilians/|title=Space Force proposes headquarters staff led by generals and civilians|date=July 7, 2020|website=SpaceNews|access-date=December 1, 2021|archive-date=21 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621115524/https://spacenews.com/space-force-proposes-headquarters-staff-led-by-generals-and-civilians/|url-status=live}} On July 29, 2020, the first two deputy chiefs of operations were nominated.{{Cite web|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2293197/general-officer-announcements/|title=General Officer Announcements|website=U.S. Department of Defense|access-date=1 December 2021|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201111341/https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2293197/general-officer-announcements/|url-status=live}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}} The Space Force adopted C-suite titles in designing their senior leadership positions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSfdczi8m4|title=Fireside Chat - MG Boe Young & Lt Gen Nina Armagno|date=11 November 2021 |via=www.youtube.com|access-date=1 December 2021|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201050126/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSfdczi8m4|url-status=live}}

Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital

The deputy chief of space operations for human capital{{efn|Also referred to as the deputy chief of space operations for personnel.{{cite web |title=Chief of Safety |url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/hafmd1-46/hafmd1-46.pdf |website=Secretary of the Air Force |access-date=18 March 2025}}{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201050128/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_se/publication/hafmd1-46/hafmd1-46.pdf |date=1 December 2021 }}}} (S1 or SF/CHCO) is the chief human capital officer of the Space Force.{{Cite web|url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Leadership/|title=Leadership|website=www.spaceforce.mil|access-date=1 December 2021|archive-date=3 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303203318/https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Leadership/|url-status=live}} The CHCO directs the Space Force's personnel management, which encompasses force structure analysis, personnel programs, civilian personnel, readiness, senior officer matters, quality force issues, equal opportunity, and family support.{{Cite web|url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/ussf/publication/hafmd2-3/hafmd2-3.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125082716/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/ussf/publication/hafmd2-3/hafmd2-3.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2024|title=|website=static.e-publishing.af.mil}}

= Structure =

  • Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Katharine Kelley
  • Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Todd L. Remington{{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3056804/todd-l-remington/ |title=TODD L. REMINGTON > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407062516/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3056804/todd-l-remington/ |url-status=live }}
  • Director, Analysis and Systems (SF/S1A):
  • Director, Civilian Policy and Management (SF/S1C):
  • Director, Force Development (SF/S1D): Steve Turner Jr.{{Cite web |title=Steve Turner Jr. |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-steve-turner-jr/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Director, Senior Leader Management (SF/S1L):
  • Director, Manpower (SF/S1M):
  • Director, Military Policy and Management (SF/S1P): Ruth Afiesimama
  • Director, Quality of Life & Resilience (SF/S1Q):
  • Director, Enterprise Talent Management (SF/ETM): Rob Romer{{Cite web |title=Rob Romer |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-romer-6949343b/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Senior Enlisted Advisor: CMSgt Abi Scott

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| order = 1

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| image = Patricia Mulachy.jpg

| officeholder = Patricia Mulcahy

| officeholder_sort = Mulcahy, Patricia

| born_year = {{circa}} 1958

| died_year =

| term_start = August 2020

| term_end = 3 June 2022

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 August 2020|3 June 2022}}

| ref = {{Cite web|url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1976172/patricia-mulcahy/|title=PATRICIA MULCAHY|website=www.af.mil|access-date=1 December 2021|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201050127/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1976172/patricia-mulcahy/|url-status=dead}}

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| order = 2

| military_rank =

| image = Katharine Kelley (2) (cropped).jpg

| officeholder = Katharine Kelley

| officeholder_sort = Kelley, Katharine

| born_year = {{circa}} 1977

| died_year =

| term_start = ~13 July 2022

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|13 July 2022

}

| ref = {{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3127833/katharine-kelley/ |title=KATHARINE KELLEY > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=13 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413194746/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3127833/katharine-kelley/ |url-status=live }}

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Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence

The deputy chief of space operations for intelligence (S2) is the senior intelligence officer of the Space Force. The S2 has intelligence policy, oversight, and guidance of Space Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The S2 is responsible for the Space Force Intelligence Community Element to the United States Intelligence Community and is the chief of the Service Cryptologic Component with delegated authorities from the Director of the National Security Agency.{{Cite web |url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-4/hafmd2-4.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513072806/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-4/hafmd2-4.pdf |url-status=live }} The position was originally the director of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance under the COO. It was moved out as a separate position on 12 April 2023.{{cite web |title=United States Space Force Chronology 2019-2024 |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/Portals/2/Documents/anniversary/USSF-Chronology.pdf |website=United States Space Force |access-date=18 March 2025}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}

= Structure =

  • Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Maj Gen Gregory Gagnon
  • Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Ed Mornston{{cite web | url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/Biographies/Display/Article/3754850/ed-mornston/ | title=Ed Mornston }}
  • Director, Analysis and Production (S2A):
  • Director, ISR Partnerships and Integration (S2I):
  • Director, Warfighter Support (S2P): Col Marc D. Daniels{{Cite web |title=Marc Daniels |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-daniels-8b898665/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Director, ISR Resources and Requirements (S2R): Col Phoenix L. Hauser{{Cite web |title=Phoenix Hauser |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenix-hauser-3326004a/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Director, Space Force Cryptologic Office (S2C): Al Monteiro{{Cite web |title=Al Monteiro |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/monteiroal/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}{{cite web | url=https://fedscoop.com/space-force-officially-creates-cryptologic-service-component-for-nsa/ | title=Space Force officially creates cryptologic service component for NSA | date=29 July 2022 | access-date=3 June 2023 | archive-date=3 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603084701/https://fedscoop.com/space-force-officially-creates-cryptologic-service-component-for-nsa/ | url-status=live }}
  • Director, Space Force GEOINT Office (S2G):

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| order = 1

| military_rank = Major General

| image = Maj Gen Leah G. Lauderback.jpg

| officeholder = Leah Lauderback

| officeholder_sort = Lauderback, Leah G.

| born_year = 1971

| died_year =

| term_start = ~August 2020

| term_end = July 2022

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 August 2020|15 July 2022}}

| ref = {{cite web | url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1326423/leah-g-lauderback/ | title=Leah G. Lauderback | access-date=3 June 2023 | archive-date=3 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603101834/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1326423/leah-g-lauderback/ | url-status=live }}

}}

{{Officeholder table

| order = 2

| military_rank = Major General

| image = Maj Gen Gregory J. Gagnon (2) (cropped).jpg

| officeholder = Gregory Gagnon

| officeholder_sort = Gagnon, Gregory J.

| born_year = 1972

| died_year =

| term_start = July 2022

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 July 2022}}

| ref = {{Cite web|url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830749/gregory-j-gagnon/|title=Major General Gregory J. Gagnon|website=www.spaceforce.mil|access-date=22 October 2022|archive-date=13 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113095048/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830749/gregory-j-gagnon/|url-status=live}}

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Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear

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The deputy chief of space operations for operations, cyber, and nuclear (S3/4/6/7/10 or SF/COO) is the chief operations officer of the Space Force. The COO has overall responsibility for the Space Force's operations, sustainment, cyber, and nuclear operations.{{cite web |title=Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber and Nuclear |url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-5/hafmd2-5.pdf |website=Secretary of the Air Force |access-date=18 March 2025}}{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419025102/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-5/hafmd2-5.pdf |date=19 April 2023 }}

= Structure =

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  • Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Lt Gen DeAnna Burt
  • Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Brig Gen Shay Warakomski
  • Associate Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Bruce E. Hollywood{{Cite web|url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3057893/bruce-e-hollywood/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3057893/bruce-e-hollywood/|title=BRUCE E. HOLLYWOOD|website=www.spaceforce.mil}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  • Director of Staff: Christopher Terrio
  • Senior Enlisted Advisor: CMSgt Amber A. Abramowski
  • Senior Cyber Officer: Col Shay Warakomski
  • Director, Force Assessment (COO/S3A): Col Neil Menzie
  • Director, Current Operations (COO/S33): Col Mia L. Walsh
  • Director, Future Operations (COO/S35): Col Ramsey M. Horn{{Cite web |title=Ramsey Horn |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsey-horn-a8b6a427b/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Director, Training (S3T): Col Joseph Tobin
  • Director, Joint and National Security Council Matters (S3J): Col Kelly Anderson
  • Director, Special Programs (S3Z): Mr. Roberto Colon
  • Director, Mission Sustainment (S4O): Col Marcia Quigley
  • Director, Cyber and Spectrum Operations Integration (S6C): Col Joseph J. Wingo{{Cite web |url=https://answer.rand.org/UploadedImages/Col-Wingo-Bio.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603085936/https://answer.rand.org/UploadedImages/Col-Wingo-Bio.pdf |url-status=live }}
  • Director, Force Generation (S7O): Col Nathan D. Boardman{{Cite web |url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/ussf_coo/publication/spfi10-201/spfi10-201.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=4 June 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604080312/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/ussf_coo/publication/spfi10-201/spfi10-201.pdf |url-status=live }}
  • Director, Deterrence Operations (S10N):

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| order = 1

| military_rank = Lieutenant General

| image = Lt Gen B. Chance Saltzman.jpg

| officeholder = B. Chance Saltzman

| officeholder_sort = Saltzman, B. Chance

| born_year = 1969

| died_year =

| term_start = 7 August 2020

| term_end = 2 November 2022

| timeinoffice = {{ayd|7 August 2020|2 November 2022}}

| ref = {{cite web | url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2329659/b-chance-saltzman/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309122842/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2329659/b-chance-saltzman/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=9 March 2022 | title=B. Chance Saltzman }}

}}

{{Officeholder table

| order = -

| military_rank = Brigadier General

| image = Brig Gen Troy L. Endicott (2) (8x10).jpg

| officeholder = Troy Endicott

| officeholder_sort = Endicott, Troy L.

| born_year = 1971

| died_year =

| acting = y

| term_start = 2 November 2022

| term_end = 1 December 2022

| timeinoffice = {{ayd|2 November 2022|1 December 2022}}

| ref = {{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830742/troy-l-endicott/ |title=Troy L. Endicott > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603102445/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830742/troy-l-endicott/ |url-status=live }}

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{{Officeholder table

| order = 2

| military_rank = Lieutenant General

| image = Lt Gen DeAnna M. Burt (2).jpg

| officeholder = DeAnna Burt

| officeholder_sort = Burt, DeAnna

| born_year = 1969

| died_year =

| term_start = 1 December 2022

| timeinoffice = {{ayd|1 December 2022}}

| ref = {{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830571/lt-gen-deanna-m-burt/ |title=Lt. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603101942/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830571/lt-gen-deanna-m-burt/ |url-status=live }}

}}

Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements

The deputy chief of space operations for strategy, plans, programs, requirements (S5/8 or SF/CSRO) is the chief strategy and resourcing officer of the Space Force. The CSRO has overall responsibility for the Space Force's strategies, requirements, and budget.{{cite web |title=Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements |url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-6/hafmd2-6.pdf |website=Secretary of the Air Force |access-date=18 March 2025}}

= Structure =

  • Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Lt Gen Shawn Bratton
  • Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Stephen L. Hart{{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3197336/stephen-l-hart/ |title=STEPHEN L. HART > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=17 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117101719/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3197336/stephen-l-hart/ |url-status=live }}
  • Director of Strategy, Futures, and Partnerships (S5S): Col Todd J. Benson{{cite web |title=Colonel Todd J. Benson |url=http://opce.uah.edu/docs/2024BusinessofSpace-Biography-ColToddBenson-HQ-USSF-S5-Mar2024.pdf |website=United States Space Force |access-date=18 March 2025}}
  • Chief, Futures and Intgeration (S5SB): Col Carl Bottolfson{{Cite web |title=Carl Bottolfson |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-bottolfson-b1837a9a/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Chief, Global Partnerships (S5SP): Col George B. Nuno{{Cite web |title=George B. Nuno |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-b-nuno-21745a109/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Chief, Strategy, Policy, and Plans (S5SS): Col William Sanders{{Cite web |title=William Sanders |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsanders24/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Director of Operational Capability Requirements (S5R):
  • Chief, Information Warfare and Mobility (S5RI):
  • Chief, Combat Power (S5RP):
  • Chief, Requirements Integration (S5RR):
  • Director of Plans and Programs (S8): Brig Gen Robert Hutt
  • Deputy Director & Chief, Planning and Analysis (S8PX): Jason Sutherland<{{Cite web |title=Justin Sutherland |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-sutherland-410592100/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Chief, Resource Integration (S8PN): Ramon Ayoade{{Cite web |title=Ramon Ayoade |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/deijyng/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Chief, Programming (S8PS): Emil Garawan{{Cite web |title=Emil Garawan |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilgawaran/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Mobilization Assistant: Brig Gen Damon S. Feltman, USAF
  • Senior Enlisted Advisor:

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| order = 1

| military_rank = Lieutenant General

| image = Lt Gen William J. Liquori Jr. (2).jpg

| officeholder = William Liquori

| officeholder_sort = Liquori, William J. Jr.

| born_year = {{circa}} 1969

| died_year =

| term_start = 7 August 2020

| term_end = 1 August 2022

| timeinoffice = {{ayd|7 August 2020|1 August 2022}}

| ref = {{Cite web|url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Article/2358653/william-j-liquori/|title=William J. Liquori|website=www.spaceforce.mil}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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{{Officeholder table

| order = 2

| military_rank = Lieutenant General

| image = Lt Gen Philip A. Garrant.jpg

| officeholder = Philip Garrant

| officeholder_sort = Garrant, Philip A.

| born_year = {{circa}} 1969

| died_year =

| term_start = 2 August 2022

| term_end = 22 December 2023

| timeinoffice = {{ayd|2 August 2022| 22 December 2023}}

| ref = {{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830789/philip-a-garrant/ |title=Philip A. Garrant > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105210408/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2830789/philip-a-garrant/ |url-status=live }}

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{{Officeholder table

| order = 3

| military_rank = Lieutenant General

| image = Lt Gen Shawn N. Bratton (2).jpg

| officeholder = Shawn Bratton

| officeholder_sort = Bratton, Shawn

| born_year = 1968

| died_year =

| term_start = 22 December 2023

| timeinoffice = {{ayd| 22 December 2023}}

| ref = {{Cite web|url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/Biographies/Display/Article/2975474/shawn-n-bratton/|title=Lieutenant General Shawn N. Bratton|date=October 2023|website=United States Space Force|access-date=2024-01-14}}{{PD-notice}}

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Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data

The deputy chief of space operations for cyber and data (S6) is the chief technology and innovation officer of the Space Force.{{Cite web |url=https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-7/hafmd2-7.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603083654/https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/hqsf/publication/hafmd2-7/hafmd2-7.pdf |url-status=live }} Originally the deputy chief of space operations for technology and innovation, the position was redesignated as deputy chief of space operations for cyber and data on 19 November 2024.

= Structure =

  • Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Ms. Charleen Laughlin
  • Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations: Col Nathan L. Iven{{Cite web |title=Nathan Iven |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniven |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=LinkedIn}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}}
  • Director, Science, Technology, and Research (STR): Joel B. Mozer{{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3056820/dr-joel-b-mozer |title=DR. JOEL B. MOZER > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603214021/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/3056820/dr-joel-b-mozer/ |url-status=live }}
  • Director, Innovation and Digital Transformation (IDT): Col Stephen Landry{{cite web | url=https://www.govconwire.com/2023/05/space-experts-urge-cultural-change-and-share-innovation-forecasts-during-summit/ | title=Space Experts Urge Cultural Change & Share Innovation Forecasts During Industrial Space Defense Summit | date=2 May 2023 | access-date=3 June 2023 | archive-date=3 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603084248/https://www.govconwire.com/2023/05/space-experts-urge-cultural-change-and-share-innovation-forecasts-during-summit/ | url-status=live }}
  • Director, Digital Infrastructure, Data, and Data Analytics (IDA):
  • Director, Analysis (S9): Gerald Diaz{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjerrydiaz/|title=Gerald (Jerry) Diaz - Systems Planning & Analysis | LinkedIn}}

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!colspan=2|Deputy Chief of Space Operations

!colspan=3|Term

!rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

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!Name

!Took office

!Left office

!Term length

{{Officeholder table

| order = –

| military_rank = Major General

| image = Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Crider.jpg

| officeholder = Kimberly Crider

| officeholder_sort = Crider, Kimberly A.

| born_year = {{circa}} 1964

| died_year =

| term_start = August 2020

| term_end = May 2021

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 August 2020|15 May 2021}}

| ref = {{cite web | url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108759/kimberly-a-crider/ | title=Kimberly A. Crider | work=Air Force | access-date=3 June 2023 | archive-date=3 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603102148/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108759/kimberly-a-crider/ | url-status=live }}

| acting = y

}}

{{Officeholder table

| order = –

| military_rank = Brigadier General

| image = Brig Gen John M. Olson.jpg

| officeholder = John M. Olson

| officeholder_sort = Olson, John M.

| born_year = {{circa}} 1970

| died_year =

| term_start = May 2021

| term_end = September 2021

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 May 2021|15 September 2021}}

| ref = {{cite web | url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1732380/john-m-olson/ | title=John M. Olson | work=Air Force | access-date=3 June 2023 | archive-date=14 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414181326/https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1732380/john-m-olson/ | url-status=live }}

| acting = y

}}

{{Officeholder table

| order = 1

| military_rank =

| image = Lisa A. Costa (3).jpg

| officeholder = Lisa A. Costa

| officeholder_sort = Costa, Lisa A.

| born_year = {{circa}} 1964

| died_year =

| term_start = September 2021

| term_end =June 2024

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 September 2021|15 June 2024}}

| ref = {{Cite web |url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2794420/dr-lisa-a-costa/ |title=Dr. LISA A. COSTA > United States Space Force > Display |access-date=3 June 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603102410/https://www.spaceforce.mil/SFB/Display/Article/2794420/dr-lisa-a-costa/ |url-status=live }}

}}

{{Officeholder table

| order = –

| military_rank = Colonel

| image = Col Nathan L. Iven.jpg

| officeholder = Nathan L. Iven

| officeholder_sort = Iven, Nathan L.

| born_year = {{circa|1974}}

| died_year =

| term_start = June 2024

| term_end = June 2025

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|15 June 2024}}

| ref = {{cite web | url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3774329/space-force-publishes-data-ai-strategic-action-plan/ | title=Space Force publishes Data, AI strategic action plan | date=14 May 2024 }}

| acting = y

}}

{{Officeholder table

| order = 2

| military_rank =

| image =

| officeholder = Charleen Laughlin

| officeholder_sort =

| born_year =

| died_year =

| term_start = June 2025

| timeinoffice = ~{{ayd|30 June 2025}}

| ref =

}}

Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships

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rowspan=2|{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!colspan=2|Assistant Chief of Space
Operations

!colspan=3|Term

!rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

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!Name

!Took office

!Left office

!Term length

{{Officeholder table

| order = 1

| military_rank = Air Marshal

| image = Air Mshl Paul Godfrey.jpg

| officeholder = Paul Godfrey

| officeholder_sort = Godfrey, Paul

| born_year =

| died_year =

| term_start = 17 June 2024

| timeinoffice = {{ayd|17 June 2024}}

| ref = {{cite web | url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3836800/space-force-announces-space-staff-international-partnership/ | title=Space Force announces space staff, international partnership | date=2024-07-12 |website=U.S. Space Force }}

}}

See also

References

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