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Mission Delta 3
Mission Delta 3
	DEL 3 emblem
Founded	1 January 1967; 57 years ago
Country	United States
Branch	United States Space Force
Type	Delta
Role	Electromagnetic warfare
Size	350 personnel
Part of	Space Operations Command
Headquarters	Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S.
Website	www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/
Commanders
Commander	Col Nicole M. Petrucci
Deputy Commander	Lt Col John Kolb
Senior Enlisted Leader	CMSgt Kevin R. Pfister
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Mission Delta 3 (MD3) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for presenting operational combat-ready electromagnetic warfare forces in support of assigned missions.^[3] It is headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base.^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]

Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former 21st Space Wing's 721st Operations Group upon establishment.^[8] The 721st Operations Group was activated on 10 October 2019 partly by realigning units from the former 21st Operations Group to focus securing the electromagnetic spectrum for national security space operations.^[9] In 2024 it was redesignated Mission Delta 3 and gained sustainment responsibilities, along with organic cyber defense and intelligence forces.^[10]

History

On 1 January 1967 the 73d Aerospace Surveillance Wing, joined the 71st Surveillance Wing as one of the two wings in Air Defense Command's 9th Aerospace Defense Division, which was responsible for the Air Force's contribution to the defense of North America to space oriented attack. It was first organized at Ent Air Force Base, Colorado. The 71st Wing, which was soon renamed the 71st Missile Warning Wing,^[11] was responsible for the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, while the 73rd focused on space based systems. The wing's operational elements were the 16th Surveillance Squadron at Shemya Air Force Station, Alaska,^[12] the 17th Surveillance Squadron at Moorestown Air Force Station, New Jersey,^[13] the 18th Surveillance Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California. the 19th Surveillance Squadron at Pirinclik Air Station, Turkey^[14] and the 20th Surveillance Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, all organized the same day as the wing. Like the wing, the component squadrons were to be activated as "aerospace" surveillance squadrons. However, on 3 January 1967, the decision was made to retroactively drop the "aerospace" from the squadron names.^[15] Sensor operations included the Spacetrack System.^[13] The wing was inactivated in April 1971.

The 73rd was reactivated on 1 March 1989 as the 73d Space Surveillance Group. On 1 October 1992, Detachment 3 at Misawa Air Base, Japan (which had been added on 1 January 1991) was expanded to form the 3rd Space Surveillance Squadron.^[16] Its last assignment was with Fourteenth Air Force, being stationed at Falcon Air Force Base, Colorado. It was inactivated on 26 April 1995.

The Group performed space surveillance. In April 1995 the 73d Space Surveillance Group merged with the 21st Space Wing. From that point the 21st became the largest wing in the United States Air Force with units deployed throughout the world.

In December 2021, DEL 3 was awarded as the best delta in Space Operations Command.^[17] The delta's three operational units were redesignated as electromagnetic warfare squadrons on April 15, 2022.^[18]

In September 2023, General B. Chance Saltzman introduced the integrated mission delta (IMD) construct which combines different functions, like operations, training, intelligence, and cyber effects, into specific mission areas, including electromagnetic warfare. DEL 3 was one of two initial units announced to test the construct. These IMDs mission generation, intelligence support, and cyber defense.^[19]^[20] In October 2023, the 23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron was activated.^[21] In 2024 it was redesignated Mission Delta 3 and gained sustainment responsibilities, along with organic cyber defense and intelligence forces.^[22]

Structure

DEL 3 is a component of Space Operations Command, one of eight deltas aligned under the field command. It is composed of the 3rd Combat Training Squadron, which provides advanced training to the delta's members, and three operational units, the 4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, 5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, and 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron. It is also augmented by four Air National Guard units, the 114th Space Control Squadron, 138th Space Control Squadron, 216th Space Control Squadron, and 293rd Space Control Squadron, and the Air Force Reserve's 380th Space Control Squadron^[23]

It plans to add a defensive electromagnetic warfare unit in Guam.^[23]

Emblem	Name^[24]	Function	Headquarters
Squadrons
	3rd Combat Training Squadron (3 CTS)	Operational training and certification, tactics development, engineering support, and crew force management	Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
	4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (4 EWS)	Electromagnetic warfare	Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
	5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (5 EWS)	Electromagnetic warfare	Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
	16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (16 EWS)	Electromagnetic warfare	Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
	23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (23 EWS)^[21]	Electromagnetic warfare	Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
	Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron (ISRS (P))^[21]	Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance

Lineage

Established as the 73d Aerospace Surveillance Wing and activated on 1 November 1966

Organized on 1 January 1967^[25]

Inactivated on 30 April 1971^[25]

Redesignated 73d Space Surveillance Group on 10 February 1989

Activated on 1 March 1989

Redesignated 73d Space Wing on 1 June 1991

Redesignated 73d Space Group on 1 May 1992

Inactivated on 26 April 1995

Assignments

Air Defense Command, 1 November 1966 (not organized)
9th Aerospace Defense Division, 1 January 1967^[25]
Fourteenth Aerospace Force, 1 July 1968 – 30 April 1971^[25]
Air Force Space Command, 1 March 1989^[26]
1st Space Wing, 1 June 1991
Fourteenth Air Force, 20 September 1993 – 26 April 1995

Stations

Ent Air Force Base, Colorado, 1 January 1967^[25]
Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, 17 July 1967 – 30 April 1971^[27]
Falcon Air Force Base, Colorado, 1 March 1989 – 26 April 1995

Components 1967-1995

1st Command and Control Squadron: 28 February 1992 – 24 June 1994^[28]
1st Deep Surveillance Squadron (later, 1st Surveillance Squadron, 1st Space Surveillance Squadron: 1 April 1989 – 26 April 1995
3rd Space Surveillance Squadron: 1 October 1992 – 26 April 1995^[16]
4th Surveillance Squadron (later 4th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 October 1990 – 26 April 1995
5th Surveillance Squadron (later 5th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 October 1990 – 26 April 1995
16th Surveillance Squadron (later 16th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 September 1991 – 1 October 1994^[12]
17th Surveillance Squadron (later 17th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 31 December 1969, 15 November 1993 – 26 April 1995^[13]
18th Surveillance Squadron (later 18th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 July 1991 – 26 April 1995
19th Surveillance Squadron (later 19th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 October 1991 – 26 April 1995^[14]
20th Surveillance Squadron (later 20th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 August 1991 – 26 April 1995
73d Operations Support Squadron: 15 May 1992 – 26 April 1995
73d Support Squadron (later 73d Mission Support Squadron): 15 May 1992 – 26 April 1995

Detachments

Detachment 1 – San Vito dei Normanni Air Station, Italy (1 October 1989 – 1 October 1990)^[29]
Detachment 2 – RAF Feltwell, United Kingdom (1 October 1989 – 1 October 1990)
Detachment 3: Misawa Air Base, Japan (1 January 1991 – 1 October 1992)

List of commanders

No.	Commander		Term			Ref
No.	Portrait	Name	Took office	Left office	Duration	Ref
1		Thien, John G.Colonel John G. Thien	24 July 2020	31 July 2021	1 year, 7 days	^[30]
2		Fernengel, Christopher A.Colonel Christopher A. Fernengel	31 July 2021	29 June 2023	1 year, 333 days	^[31]^[32]
3		Petrucci, Nicole M.Colonel Nicole M. Petrucci	29 June 2023	Incumbent	1 year, 157 days	^[33]^[34]

References

^ ^a ^b "Space Delta 3 focuses on electromagnetic spectrum". United States Space Command. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
^ "Kevin R. Pfister".
^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
^ "Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Peterson Air Force Base. 24 July 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^ "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.af.mil. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
^ "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
^ "Peterson-Schriever Garrison | USSF | Peterson Air Force Base". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
^ "721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities". Peterson Air Force Base. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
^ https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3952582/two-dels-transition-to-fully-integrated-mission-deltas
^ Ravenstein, p. 111
^ ^a ^b Robertson, Patsy (13 July 2009). "Factsheet 16 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Robertson, Patsy (8 February 2010). "Factsheet 17 Expeditionary Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ ^a ^b Haulman, Daniel L. (28 December 2010). "Factsheet 19 Space Operations Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ Cornett & Johnson, pp. 149-150.
^ ^a ^b Butler, William M. (17 December 2015). "Factsheet 3 Space Experimentation Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ "DEL 3 receives "Best Mission Delta"". Space Operations Command (SpOC). Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
^ "4th, 5th and 16th SPCS Re-designation". Peterson Space Force Base. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
^ "Space Force announces Integrated Mission Delta construct to optimize for Great Power Compe". United States Space Force. 12 September 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^ "WORLD: Space". Air & Space Forces Magazine.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Space Delta 3 activates 23d Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron". Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base. 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
^ https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3952582/two-dels-transition-to-fully-integrated-mission-deltas
^ ^a ^b "DEL 3 updates focus and priorities". Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
^ "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Cornett & Johnson, p. 62.
^ Bailey, Carl E. (24 July 2008). "Factsheet Air Force Space Command (USAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ Mueller, p. 565
^ Haulman, Daniel L. (15 April 2008). "Factsheet 1 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ Air Force Historical Research Agency: Supplement to 73d Space Group Lineage and Honors, 1 November 2009
^ "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
^ "Space Delta 3 Changes Command". 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
^ "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
^ "Col. Nicole Petrucci assumes command of Delta 3". Space Base Delta 1. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
^ "COLONEL NICOLE M. PETRUCCI". Space Base Delta 1. Archived from the original on 19 July 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.

Bibliography

This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

Cornett, Lloyd H; Johnson, Mildred W. (1980). A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization, 1946 - 1980 (PDF). Peterson AFB, CO: Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
Mueller, Robert (1989). Air Force Bases, Vol. I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982 (PDF). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-53-6. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings, Lineage & Honors Histories 1947-1977 (PDF). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
Information compiled by Daniel L. Haulman, Phd; Chief, Organizational Histories Branch; Air Force Historical Research Agency

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[2] "Kevin R. Pfister".

[3] "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.

[factsheet-4] "Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Peterson Air Force Base. 24 July 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

[5] "Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"". SpaceNews. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.

[website-6] "Space Delta 3". www.peterson.af.mil. Archived from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.

[7] "Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization". Air Force Magazine. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.

[8] "Peterson-Schriever Garrison | USSF | Peterson Air Force Base". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

[9] "721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities". Peterson Air Force Base. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2021.

[10] ttps://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3952582/two-dels-transition-to-fully-integrated-mission-deltas

[11] Ravenstein, p. 111

[16SCSfacts-12] Robertson, Patsy (13 July 2009). "Factsheet 16 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

[17ESCSfacts-13] Robertson, Patsy (8 February 2010). "Factsheet 17 Expeditionary Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

[19SOSfacts-14] Haulman, Daniel L. (28 December 2010). "Factsheet 19 Space Operations Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

[15] Cornett & Johnson, pp. 149-150.

[3SESfacts-16] Butler, William M. (17 December 2015). "Factsheet 3 Space Experimentation Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

[17] "DEL 3 receives "Best Mission Delta"". Space Operations Command (SpOC). Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.

[18] "4th, 5th and 16th SPCS Re-designation". Peterson Space Force Base. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.

[19] "Space Force announces Integrated Mission Delta construct to optimize for Great Power Compe". United States Space Force. 12 September 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

[20] "WORLD: Space". Air & Space Forces Magazine.

[23EWS-21] "Space Delta 3 activates 23d Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron". Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base. 27 October 2023. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.

[22] ttps://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3952582/two-dels-transition-to-fully-integrated-mission-deltas

[auto-23] "DEL 3 updates focus and priorities". Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.

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[cj62-25] Cornett & Johnson, p. 62.

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[27] Mueller, p. 565

[28] Haulman, Daniel L. (15 April 2008). "Factsheet 1 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 9 May 2021.

[29] Air Force Historical Research Agency: Supplement to 73d Space Group Lineage and Honors, 1 November 2009

[30] "COLONEL JOHN G. THIEN". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.

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[32] "COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL". www.peterson.spaceforce.mil. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.

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-'''Space Delta 3''' ('''DEL 3''') is a [[United States Space Force]] unit responsible for preparing forces for executing combat-ready [[Electronic warfare|space electromagnetic warfare]] operations to dominate the space domain. It is headquartered [[Peterson Space Force Base]].<ref name="factsheet">{{cite web|url=https://www.peterson.af.mil/Portals/15/Delta3_factsheet.pdf|title=Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet|date=24 July 2020|agency=[[Peterson Air Force Base]]|access-date=24 July 2020|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724203840/https://www.peterson.af.mil/Portals/15/Delta3_factsheet.pdf|url-status=live}} {{PD-notice}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"|url=https://spacenews.com/space-force-reorganizes-former-air-force-space-wings-into-deltas-and-garrisons/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=SpaceNews|language=en-US|archive-date=26 July 2020|archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20200726174101/https://spacenews.com/space-force-reorganizes-former-air-force-space-wings-into-deltas-and-garrisons/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=website>{{Cite web|title=Space Delta 3|url=https://www.peterson.af.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=www.peterson.af.mil|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725044522/https://www.peterson.af.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization|url=https://www.airforcemag.com/space-force-organizations-take-shape-as-selection-boards-meet/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Air Force Magazine|language=en-US|archive-date=11 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811195538/https://www.airforcemag.com/space-force-organizations-take-shape-as-selection-boards-meet/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+'''Mission Delta 3''' ('''MD3''') is a [[United States Space Force]] unit responsible for presenting operational combat-ready [[Electronic warfare|electromagnetic warfare]] forces in support of assigned missions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Space Delta 3 |url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/SpOC-Deltas/Space-Delta-3/ |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408033712/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/SpOC-Deltas/Space-Delta-3/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is headquartered at [[Peterson Space Force Base]].<ref name="factsheet">{{cite web|url=https://www.peterson.af.mil/Portals/15/Delta3_factsheet.pdf|title=Space Delta 3 Fact Sheet|date=24 July 2020|agency=[[Peterson Air Force Base]]|access-date=24 July 2020|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724203840/https://www.peterson.af.mil/Portals/15/Delta3_factsheet.pdf|url-status=live}} {{PD-notice}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into "Deltas" and "Garrisons"|url=https://spacenews.com/space-force-reorganizes-former-air-force-space-wings-into-deltas-and-garrisons/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=SpaceNews|language=en-US|archive-date=26 July 2020|archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20200726174101/https://spacenews.com/space-force-reorganizes-former-air-force-space-wings-into-deltas-and-garrisons/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=website>{{Cite web|title=Space Delta 3|url=https://www.peterson.af.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=www.peterson.af.mil|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725044522/https://www.peterson.af.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Space Force Announces Significant Reorganization|url=https://www.airforcemag.com/space-force-organizations-take-shape-as-selection-boards-meet/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Air Force Magazine|language=en-US|archive-date=11 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811195538/https://www.airforcemag.com/space-force-organizations-take-shape-as-selection-boards-meet/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former [[21st Space Wing]]'s 721st Operations Group upon establishment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/|title=Peterson-Schriever Garrison &#124; USSF &#124; Peterson Air Force Base|website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil|access-date=9 November 2020|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109120338/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 721st Operations Group was activated on 10 October 2019 partly by realigning units from the former [[21st Operations Group]] to focus securing the electromagnetic spectrum for national security space operations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/1991753/721st-og-activated-as-usaf-realigns-to-protect-and-defend-us-space-capabilities/|title=721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities|website=Peterson Air Force Base|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202736/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/1991753/721st-og-activated-as-usaf-realigns-to-protect-and-defend-us-space-capabilities/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Activated on 24 July 2020, it replaced the former [[21st Space Wing]]'s 721st Operations Group upon establishment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/|title=Peterson-Schriever Garrison &#124; USSF &#124; Peterson Air Force Base|website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil|access-date=9 November 2020|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109120338/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/|url-status=live}}</ref> The 721st Operations Group was activated on 10 October 2019 partly by realigning units from the former [[21st Operations Group]] to focus securing the electromagnetic spectrum for national security space operations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/1991753/721st-og-activated-as-usaf-realigns-to-protect-and-defend-us-space-capabilities/|title=721st OG activated as USAF realigns to 'Protect and Defend' U.S. Space Capabilities|website=Peterson Air Force Base|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202736/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/1991753/721st-og-activated-as-usaf-realigns-to-protect-and-defend-us-space-capabilities/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024 it was redesignated Mission Delta 3 and gained sustainment responsibilities, along with organic cyber defense and intelligence forces.<ref>https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3952582/two-dels-transition-to-fully-integrated-mission-deltas</ref>
+== History ==
+On 1 January 1967 the '''73d Aerospace Surveillance Wing''', joined the [[71st Surveillance Wing]] as one of the two wings in [[Air Defense Command]]'s [[9th Aerospace Defense Division]], which was responsible for the Air Force's contribution to the defense of North America to space oriented attack. It was first organized at [[Ent Air Force Base]], Colorado. The 71st Wing, which was soon renamed the 71st Missile Warning Wing,<ref>Ravenstein, p. 111</ref> was responsible for the [[Ballistic Missile Early Warning System]], while the 73rd focused on space based systems.  The [[wing (military aviation unit)|wing]]'s operational elements were the [[16th Surveillance Squadron]] at [[Shemya Air Force Station]], Alaska,<ref name=16SCSfacts>{{cite web |url= https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/433154/16-space-control-squadron-afspc/ |last1=Robertson|first1=Patsy|title=Factsheet 16 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)|date=13 July 2009|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|access-date=9 May 2021}}</ref> the [[17th Surveillance Squadron]] at [[Moorestown Air Force Station]], New Jersey,<ref name=17ESCSfacts>{{cite web|url=https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/432875/17-expeditionary-space-control-squadron-afspc/|last1=Robertson|first1=Patsy|title=Factsheet 17 Expeditionary Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)|date=8 February 2010|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|access-date=9 May 2021|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509194548/https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/432875/17-expeditionary-space-control-squadron-afspc/|url-status=live}}</ref> the [[18th Surveillance Squadron]] at [[Edwards Air Force Base]], California. the [[19th Surveillance Squadron]] at [[Pirinclik Air Station]], Turkey<ref name=19SOSfacts>{{cite web |url= https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/432490/19-space-operations-squadron-afrc/ |last1=Haulman|first1=Daniel L.|title=Factsheet 19 Space Operations Squadron (AFRC)|date=28 December 2010|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|access-date=9 May 2021}}</ref> and the [[20th Surveillance Squadron]] at [[Eglin Air Force Base]], all organized the same day as the wing. Like the wing, the component squadrons were to be activated as "aerospace" surveillance squadrons.  However, on 3 January 1967, the decision was made to retroactively drop the "aerospace" from the squadron names.<ref>Cornett & Johnson, pp. 149-150.</ref> Sensor operations included the [[Spacetrack]] System.<ref name=17ESCSfacts/> The wing was inactivated in April 1971.
+The 73rd was reactivated on 1 March 1989 as the '''73d Space Surveillance Group'''.  On 1 October 1992, Detachment 3 at [[Misawa Air Base]], Japan (which had been added on 1 January 1991) was expanded to form the [[3rd Space Surveillance Squadron]].<ref name=3SESfacts>{{cite web |url= https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/862135/3-space-experimentation-squadron-afspc/ |last1=Butler|first1=William M.|title=Factsheet 3 Space Experimentation Squadron (AFSPC)|date=17 December 2015|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|access-date=9 May 2021}}</ref> Its last assignment was with [[Fourteenth Air Force]], being stationed at [[Falcon Air Force Base]], Colorado. It was inactivated on 26 April 1995.
+The Group performed space surveillance. In April 1995 the 73d Space Surveillance Group merged with the 21st Space Wing. From that point the 21st became the largest wing in the United States Air Force with units deployed throughout the world.
+In December 2021, DEL 3 was awarded as the best delta in [[Space Operations Command]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2877981/del-3-receives-best-mission-delta|title=DEL 3 receives "Best Mission Delta"|website=Space Operations Command (SpOC)|access-date=23 April 2022|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221203713/https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2877981/del-3-receives-best-mission-delta|url-status=live}}</ref> The delta's three operational units were redesignated as electromagnetic warfare squadrons on April 15, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Article-Display/Article/3003331/4th-5th-and-16th-spcs-re-designation/|title=4th, 5th and 16th SPCS Re-designation|website=Peterson Space Force Base|access-date=23 April 2022|archive-date=23 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423053405/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Article-Display/Article/3003331/4th-5th-and-16th-spcs-re-designation/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+In September 2023, General [[B. Chance Saltzman]] introduced the integrated mission delta (IMD) construct which combines different functions, like operations, training, intelligence, and cyber effects, into specific mission areas, including [[electromagnetic warfare]]. DEL 3 was one of two initial units announced to test the construct. These IMDs mission generation, intelligence support, and cyber defense.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3522704/space-force-announces-integrated-mission-delta-construct-to-optimize-for-great/|title=Space Force announces Integrated Mission Delta construct to optimize for Great Power Compe|date=12 September 2023|website=United States Space Force}}{{PD-notice}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/world-space-12/|title=WORLD: Space|website=Air & Space Forces Magazine}}</ref> In October 2023, the [[23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] was activated.<ref name="23EWS"/>
+In 2024 it was redesignated Mission Delta 3 and gained sustainment responsibilities, along with organic cyber defense and intelligence forces.<ref>https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3952582/two-dels-transition-to-fully-integrated-mission-deltas</ref>
 == Structure ==
-DEL 3 is a component of [[Space Operations Command]], one of eight deltas aligned under the field command. It is composed of the [[721st Operations Support Squadron]], which provides advanced training to the delta's members, and three operational units, the [[4th Space Control Squadron]], [[5th Space Control Squadron]], and [[16th Space Control Squadron]]. It is also augmented by four [[Air National Guard]] units, the [[114th Space Control Squadron]], [[138th Space Control Squadron]], [[216th Space Control Squadron]], and [[293rd Space Control Squadron]], and the [[Air Force Reserve]]'s [[380th Space Control Squadron]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities|title = DEL 3 updates focus and priorities}}</ref>
+DEL 3 is a component of [[Space Operations Command]], one of eight deltas aligned under the field command. It is composed of the [[721st Operations Support Squadron|3rd Combat Training Squadron]], which provides advanced training to the delta's members, and three operational units, the [[4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]], [[5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]], and [[16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]]. It is also augmented by four [[Air National Guard]] units, the [[114th Space Control Squadron]], [[138th Space Control Squadron]], [[216th Space Control Squadron]], and [[293rd Space Control Squadron]], and the [[Air Force Reserve]]'s [[380th Space Control Squadron]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities|title=DEL 3 updates focus and priorities|access-date=23 April 2022|archive-date=14 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314164709/https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities|url-status=live}}</ref>
+It plans to add a defensive electromagnetic warfare unit in [[Guam]].<ref name="auto"/>
-It plans to add a defensive space electronic unit in [[Guam]] and the delta's three operational units are planned to be redesignated as electronic warfare squadrons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities|title = DEL 3 updates focus and priorities}}</ref>
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+! Emblem
-!colspan=2|Name<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/|title=Space Delta 3|website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil|access-date=15 December 2020|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110034924/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+! Name<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/SPACE-DELTA-3/|title=Space Delta 3|website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil|access-date=15 December 2020|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110034924/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/Units/Space-Delta-3/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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-!colspan=6| Squadrons
+!colspan=5| Squadrons
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 | [[File:3rd Combat Training Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[721st Operations Support Squadron|3rd Combat Training Squadron]] (3 CTS) || [[Military education and training|Operational training and certification]], [[Military tactics|tactics development]], [[Aerospace engineering|engineering support]], and [[Military administration|crew force management]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
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-| [[File:4th Space Control Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[4th Space Control Squadron|4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (4 EWS) || [[Electronic warfare|Space electronic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
+| [[File:4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[4th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (4 EWS) || [[Electronic warfare|Electromagnetic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
 |-
-| [[File:5th Space Control Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[5th Space Control Squadron|5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (5 EWS) || [[Electronic warfare|Space electronic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
+| [[File:5th Space Control Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[5th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (5 EWS) || [[Electronic warfare|Electromagnetic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
 |-
-| [[File:16th Space Control Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[16th Space Control Squadron|16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (16 EWS) || [[Electronic warfare|Space electronic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
+| [[File:16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (16 EWS) || [[Electronic warfare|Electromagnetic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
+|-
+| [[File:23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron emblem.png|70px]] || [[23rd Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron]] (23 EWS)<ref name=23EWS>{{Cite web|url=https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Display/Article/3571455/space-delta-3-activates-23d-electromagnetic-warfare-squadron/|title=Space Delta 3 activates 23d Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron|date=27 October 2023|website=Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base|access-date=1 November 2023|archive-date=1 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101073124/https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Display/Article/3571455/space-delta-3-activates-23d-electromagnetic-warfare-squadron/|url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Electronic warfare|Electromagnetic warfare]] || [[Peterson Space Force Base]], Colorado
+|-
+| [[File:Space Delta 3 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron (Provisional) emblem.png|70px]] || [[Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Squadron]] (ISRS (P))<ref name=23EWS/> || [[Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance]] ||
 |}
-== History ==
+==Lineage==
+* Established as the '''73d Aerospace Surveillance Wing''' and activated on 1 November 1966
-In December 2021, DEL 3 was awarded as the best delta in [[Space Operations Command]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2877981/del-3-receives-best-mission-delta|title=DEL 3 receives "Best Mission Delta"}}</ref> The delta also plans to add a defensive SEW unit in Guam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spoc.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2878042/del-3-updates-focus-and-priorities|title = DEL 3 updates focus and priorities}}</ref>
+: Organized on 1 January 1967<ref name=cj62>Cornett & Johnson, p. 62.</ref>
+: Inactivated on 30 April 1971<ref name=cj62/>
+* Redesignated '''73d Space Surveillance Group''' on 10 February 1989
+: Activated on 1 March 1989
+: Redesignated '''73d Space Wing''' on 1 June 1991
+: Redesignated '''73d Space Group''' on 1 May 1992
+: Inactivated on 26 April 1995
+== Assignments ==
+* Air Defense Command, 1 November 1966 (not organized)
+* [[9th Aerospace Defense Division]], 1 January 1967<ref name=cj62/>
+* [[Fourteenth Aerospace Force]], 1 July 1968 – 30 April 1971<ref name=cj62/>
+* [[Air Force Space Command]], 1 March 1989<ref name=AFSCfacts>{{cite web |url= https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/433549/air-force-space-command-usaf/ |last1=Bailey|first1=Carl E.|title=Factsheet Air Force Space Command (USAF)|date=24 July 2008|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|access-date=9 May 2021}}</ref>
+* 1st Space Wing, 1 June 1991
+* Fourteenth Air Force, 20 September 1993 – 26 April 1995
+== Stations ==
+* Ent Air Force Base, Colorado, 1 January 1967<ref name=cj62/>
+* [[Tyndall Air Force Base]], Florida, 17 July 1967 – 30 April 1971<ref>Mueller, p. 565</ref>
+* [[Falcon Air Force Base]], Colorado, 1 March 1989 – 26 April 1995
+==Components 1967-1995==
+* [[1st Command and Control Squadron]]: 28 February 1992 – 24 June 1994<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/433571/1-space-control-squadron-afspc/ |last1=Haulman|first1=Daniel L.|title=Factsheet 1 Space Control Squadron (AFSPC)|date=15 April 2008|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|access-date=9 May 2021}}</ref>
+* 1st Deep Surveillance Squadron (later, 1st Surveillance Squadron, [[1st Space Surveillance Squadron]]: 1 April 1989 – 26 April 1995
+* 3rd Space Surveillance Squadron: 1 October 1992 – 26 April 1995<ref name=3SESfacts/>
+* [[4th Surveillance Squadron]] (later 4th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 October 1990 – 26 April 1995
+* [[5th Surveillance Squadron]] (later 5th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 October 1990 – 26 April 1995
+* 16th Surveillance Squadron (later 16th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 September 1991 – 1 October 1994<ref name=16SCSfacts/>
+* 17th Surveillance Squadron (later 17th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 31 December 1969, 15 November 1993 – 26 April 1995<ref name=17ESCSfacts/>
+* 18th Surveillance Squadron (later 18th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 July 1991 – 26 April 1995
+* 19th Surveillance Squadron (later 19th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 October 1991 – 26 April 1995<ref name=19SOSfacts/>
+* 20th Surveillance Squadron (later 20th Space Surveillance Squadron): 1 January 1967 – 30 April 1971, 1 August 1991 – 26 April 1995
+* 73d Operations Support Squadron: 15 May 1992 – 26 April 1995
+* 73d Support Squadron (later 73d Mission Support Squadron): 15 May 1992 – 26 April 1995
+===Detachments===
+*Detachment 1 – [[San Vito dei Normanni Air Station]], Italy (1 October 1989 – 1 October 1990)<ref>Air Force Historical Research Agency: Supplement to 73d Space Group Lineage and Honors, 1 November 2009</ref>
+*Detachment 2 – [[RAF Feltwell]], United Kingdom (1 October 1989 – 1 October 1990)
+*Detachment 3: Misawa Air Base, Japan (1 January 1991 – 1 October 1992)
 == List of commanders ==
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-| timeinoffice      = {{ayd|31 July 2021|}}
+| term_end          = 29 June 2023
+| timeinoffice      = {{ayd|31 July 2021|29 June 2023}}
-| ref               = <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2714750/colonel-christopher-a-fernengel/|title=COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL|website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil|access-date=31 July 2021|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731023845/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About/Biographies/Display/Article/2714750/colonel-christopher-a-fernengel/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox21news.com/news/space-delta-3-changes-command/|title=Space Delta 3 Changes Command|date=30 July 2021|access-date=31 July 2021|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731023820/https://www.fox21news.com/news/space-delta-3-changes-command/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+| ref               = <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox21news.com/news/space-delta-3-changes-command/|title=Space Delta 3 Changes Command|date=30 July 2021|access-date=31 July 2021|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731023820/https://www.fox21news.com/news/space-delta-3-changes-command/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2714750/colonel-christopher-a-fernengel/|title=COLONEL CHRISTOPHER A. FERNENGEL|website=www.peterson.spaceforce.mil|access-date=31 July 2021|archive-date=31 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731023845/https://www.peterson.spaceforce.mil/About/Biographies/Display/Article/2714750/colonel-christopher-a-fernengel/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+}}
+{{Officeholder table
+| order             = 3
+| military_rank     = Colonel
+| image             = Col Nicole M. Petrucci (2).jpg
+| officeholder      = Nicole M. Petrucci
+| officeholder_sort = Petrucci, Nicole M.
+| born_year         =
+| died_year         =
+| term_start        = 29 June 2023
+| timeinoffice      = {{ayd|29 June 2023}}
+| ref               = <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/News/Article-Display/Article/3448053/col-nicole-petrucci-assumes-command-of-delta-3/|title=Col. Nicole Petrucci assumes command of Delta 3|website=Space Base Delta 1|access-date=2024-02-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/3448588/colonel-nicole-m-petrucci/|title=COLONEL NICOLE M. PETRUCCI|website=Space Base Delta 1|access-date=2024-02-15|archive-date=19 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240719064621/https://www.petersonschriever.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/3448588/nicole-m-petrucci/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 }}
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 {{Reflist}}
-== External links ==
+== Bibliography ==
+{{Commons category}}
-{{commonscatinline}}
+{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
+* {{cite book|last1=Cornett|first1=Lloyd H|last2=Johnson|first2=Mildred W.|title=A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization, 1946 - 1980|url= http://www.usafpatches.com/pubs/handbookofadcorg.pdf |access-date=23 March 2012|year=1980|publisher=Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center|location = Peterson AFB, CO}}
+* {{cite book|last=Mueller|first=Robert|title=Air Force Bases, Vol. I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982|url= http://media.defense.gov/2010/Sep/21/2001330255/-1/-1/0/AFD-100921-026.pdf  |access-date=17 December 2016|year=1989|publisher=Office of Air Force History|location=Washington, DC|isbn=0-912799-53-6}}
+* {{cite book|last=Ravenstein|first=Charles A.|title=Air Force Combat Wings, Lineage & Honors Histories 1947-1977|url= http://media.defense.gov/2010/Sep/21/2001330257/-1/-1/0/AFD-100921-047.pdf|access-date= 17 December 2016|year=1984|publisher=Office of Air Force History|location=Washington, DC|isbn=0-912799-12-9}}
+* Information compiled by Daniel L. Haulman, Phd; Chief, Organizational Histories Branch; Air Force Historical Research Agency
+{{USAF Space Command}}
-{{USGovernment}}
+{{Aerospace Defense Command}}
 {{United States Space Force}}
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+[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1967]]
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-{{US-mil-unit-stub}}