System Delta 81
| System Delta 81 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | September 9, 2025 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Space Force |
| Type | Delta |
| Garrison/HQ | Petersen Space Force Base |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Corey Klopstein |
System Delta 81 (SYD 81) is a unit of the United States Space Force (USSF) that was activated at Peterson Space Force Base on September 9, 2025.[1] The unit supports Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) by developing High-End Advance Test, Training and Tactics (HEAT3), training and live testing including war games and exercises. Col. Corey Klopstein assumed command of the unit as its first leader.[2] The Delta is stationed at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is a subordinate to the Space Systems Command. It is the sixth system delta of the USSF.[3] SYD 81 is part of the USSF's new structure to consolidate acquisition and support SpOC Mission Deltas[4] and is subordinate to the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Space Systems Command Stands Up New Operational Testing & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) System Delta". Space Systems Command. September 15, 2025.
- ^ "SSC Launches System Delta 81". www.executivegov.com. 2025-09-16. Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ^ Cohen, Rachel (2025-08-21). "Space Force Ups Aggressive Expansion of New Acquisition Units". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ "Space Systems Command Activates New Systems Delta, More to Come". meritalk.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ Hitchens, Theresa (2025-09-19). "SSC to finish 'system delta' reorg next month". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2025-09-20.