Space Capstone Publication: SPACE POWER. Doctrine for Space Forces

Abstract

The inaugural Space Capstone Publication, Spacepower (SCP) is capstone doctrine for the United States Space Force and represents our Services first articulation of an independent theory of spacepower. This publication answers why spacepower is vital for our Nation, how military spacepower is employed, who military space forces are, and what military space forces value. In short, this capstone document is the foundation of our professional body of knowledge as we forge an independent military Service committed to space operations. Like all doctrine, the SCP remains subject to the policies and strategies that govern its employment. Military spacepower has deterrent and coercive capacities it provides independent options for National and Joint leadership but achieves its greatest potential when integrated with other forms of military power. As we grow spacepower theory and doctrine, we must do so in a way that fosters greater integration with the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It is only by achieving true integration and interdependence that we can hope to unlock spacepower's full potential.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1129735

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cognition
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Earth Orbits
  • Employment
  • International Law
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Psychology
  • Reconnaissance
  • Space Force
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Surveillance
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space