The US Space Force plans to increase the number of its structural units to better support combatant commands. This was announced by the head of space operations, General Douglas Schiess.
According to him, in 2027 financial year, subject to budget approval, is planned to be added 2800 military personnel (Guardians) and 2000 civilian employees. A significant part of these personnel will be directed specifically to the components of the Space Forces.
Currently, the Space Force has representatives in all seven geographic combatant commands, as well as in the US Special Operations Command, which has been activated 2 November. У перспективі планується створення подібних структурних підрозділів і в інших функціональних командуваннях, зокрема в Кіберкомандуванні, Strategic Command and Transport Command.
These components provide space support to commanders both from remote control centers, and from advanced positions. Під час операції Epic Fury військовослужбовці Космічних сил Центрального командування діяли на Близькому Сході, where some of them were attacked and wounded while working with electronic warfare and anti-missile defense systems.
Shiss emphasized, that in order to properly support the commands, it is necessary to increase the number of units and provide them with the appropriate capabilities. Priority will be given to the largest commands, particularly CENTCOM, EUCOM, NORTHCOM, AFRICOM і PACOM.
Space forces invited to 2027 The financial year 71 billion dollars, which is more than double the previous year's request. However, the fate of the budget remains uncertain due to the continuation of temporary funding at the level 2026 year, яке обмежує запуск нових програм.