Established in May 2002, JFCC SGS optimized operational-level planning, execution, and force management for the USSTRATCOM mission of deterring attacks against the United States.
When directed, JFCC SGS integrated all elements of military power in collaboration with all USSTRATCOM components, National Agencies, and other Combatant Commanders to support or execute Space and Global Strike operations.
USSTRATCOM officials formally announced that Joint Functional Component Command for Space and Global Strike, as of 18 November 2005 [1], had met requirements necessary to declare an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) following a rigorous test of integrated planning and operational execution capabilities during Exercise Global Lightning.
JFCC SGS integrated all elements of military power as it conducts, plans and presents global strike effects.
Operations included: JFCC SGS was currently authorized over 400 military and government civilian billets with 270 assigned today.