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How the US Space Force is training personnel for operations in contested scenarios

19th February 2024 - 15:25 GMT | by Flavia Camargos Pereira in Kansas City

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Launch of the USSF-52 carrying a X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. (Photo: US Space Force)

The service has been developing and updating doctrine and policies, improving facilities and acquiring training and simulation capabilities.

The US Space Force (USSF), created by blending civilians and personnel from the air force, army and navy, has been working on establishing its own culture. Training guardians (USSF officers) has been part of this effort and will attempt to prepare them to face current and future threats, as well as succeed on contested space missions.

The approach has involved developing and updating doctrine and policies, improving facilities, and acquiring training and simulation capabilities.

“As the space domain continues to become more and more contested and congested, the Space Force has been working hard to ensure our guardians have the training and skills to