VOL. 64 NO. 33
T H U R S DAY, AU G U S T 13, 2020
Space Force releases 1st doctrine, defines “spacepower” as distinct form of military power
By Ashley M. Wright
WASHINGTON, (AFNS) — Fewer than eight months after its creation, America’s newest military service published its first doctrine, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Capstone Publication, entitled Spacepower. The SCP, which is the first articulation of spacepower as a separate and distinct form of military power, serves as a foundation upon which to build additional doctrine as expanding challenges are continually addressed in the changing space domain. “One of the principles of an independent service is the creation of doctrine,” said Gen. Jay Raymond, chief of space operations, USSF. “The Space Capstone Publication explains why spacepower is a vital element of U.S. prosperity and security – now and in the future – and guides its employment in multidomain operations. As the USSF continues to grow and mature, we will continue to evolve our doctrine to stay on the cutting edge of defending our interests in space.” See Spacepower page 6
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Operation Silent Sentry: 5,500 days and counting By A1C Andrew Bertain | PETERSON-SCHRIEVER GARRISON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Battles)
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 16th Space Control Squadron, perform routine maintenance operations on satellite dishes at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 30, 2020. Operation Silent Sentry protects critical satellite communication links by employing multiple weapons systems for space electronic warfare. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — As space and cyberspace become more competitive and crowded, the amount of signals transferred through satellites grows every day. Each signal takes up space in the electromagnetic spectrum. For 5,500 consecutive days, Operation Silent Sentry has been run by Total
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Force Airmen from the 16th Space Control Squadron and the 380th Space Control Squadron whose mission is to detect these signals, and monitor interferences in their area of responsibility. See Silent Sentry page 12
NEWS 1-12 | CLASSIFIED 13 | CROSSWORD 13
WHY I WEAR THE UNIFORM PAGE 4
SPACE FORCE CELEBRATES TRAILBLAZER PAGE 7
BROWN FORMALLY INSTALLED PAGE 10