The Future of Army Space Forces: A Vision to Optimize Tactical and Operational Space Support

Abstract

Space support to Land Component formations continues to evolve as the requirements for Space support change and grow. This evolution is apparent in the methods and procedures used to deliver Space support, as well as in the organizational structure that is developing and expanding to provide this support. The Army's current organizational structure for Space is largely a result of the confluence of the Global War on Terror and the effects of Army Transformation. Specifically, Army Space Support Teams and Space Support Elements have been modified in terms of both organization and function even as we work to complete the fielding of these Teams and Elements across the Modular Army. Today's structure, including both personnel and equipment, is not optimized to deliver Space support for current operations and will not be adequate in the future without additional evolution. This paper will address Land Component Space support needs, the organizations designed to deliver this support, the roles and functions of those organizations, and recommendations for optimizing the quality and effectiveness of Space support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA518451

Entities

People

  • Bob Guerriero
  • Jim Rozzi
  • Tom James

Organizations

  • United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computers
  • Dazzlers
  • Detectors
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Force
  • Space Operations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Surveillance
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).

Technology Areas

  • Space