Space Delta 6 Combat Training Detachment 1 (CTD 1) is a unit of the

United States Space Force The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space force branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is one of the six United States Armed Forces, armed forces of the United States and one of the eight uniformed services of the Unite ...

assigned to Space Delta 6. Based at

Schriever Space Force Base Schriever Space Force Base, previously Schriever Air Force Base, Falcon Air Force Base, and Falcon Air Force Station, is a base of the United States Space Force located approximately east of Peterson Space Force Base near Colorado Springs, Col ...

in Colorado, the detachment specializes in cyber training, focusing on preparing Space Force Guardians to operate and defend critical space-based and terrestrial systems. CTD 1 develops advanced cyber operations capabilities, enhancing the Space Force's ability to conduct defensive and offensive cyber missions in support of U.S. national security objectives.

List of commanders

Major Roberto Molineros, 2023–2024 Lt Col Matthew Greenwood, 2004 - Present

History

CTD 1 was activated in 2023 to fulfill a critical gap in the Space Force’s ability to produce mission-ready cyber operators. As the first unit of its kind under Space Delta 6, CTD 1’s mission is to design, develop, and deliver specialized cyber training tailored for Space Force Guardians who defend vital space and cyberspace assets. The flagship training pipeline developed by CTD 1 is the Cyber Combat Course (C3), a 15-week, self-paced program structured into two distinct phases. The first phase focuses on red team (offensive) cyber operations, while the second addresses blue team (defensive) cyber tactics. Each phase concludes with a capstone exercise designed to integrate skills learned and test operational readiness. Graduates also earn industry-recognized certifications, reinforcing the operational credibility of the course. Since its first cohort on 20 June 2023, C3 has graduated more than 277 cyber operators across more than 22 separate course sessions, supported by a cadre of 22 instructors. CTD 1 rapidly grew into a recognized hub for elite cyber training, addressing Space Force priorities in contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) environments. On 1 July 2024, CTD 1 transitioned the Cyber Combat Course to the 533d Training Squadron (

533d Training Squadron The 533rd Training Squadron (533 TRS) is a United States Space Force unit. It is assigned to the Space Training and Readiness Command, California, where it trains Space Force personnel on space systems. It was activated in this role in 1994. ...

) under Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), marking a shift toward institutionalized cyber training at a service-wide level. Despite the transition, CTD 1 continues to innovate in tactical and advanced cyber curriculum development. Headquartered at

, Colorado, CTD 1 is strategically positioned within the Space Operations Command and Training and Readiness Command enterprise. It remains a cornerstone in generating combat-ready cyber Guardians, capable of defending U.S. interests in space and cyberspace. Initially, CTD 1 was slated to become the 60th Cyberspace Training Squadron (60 CTS), further reflecting the importance and scale originally envisioned for the detachment.

Cyber Combat Course (C3)

Duration: 15 weeks Structure: Two phases — red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) cyber operations Features: * Self-paced instruction * Capstone projects * Industry-recognized certifications awarded Graduates: 277 (over 22 course sessions)

References

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