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{{Short description|Proposed U.S. Air Force major command}}
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| unit_name = Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional)
| unit_name = Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional)
| image = Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional).png
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| caption = Proposed Air Force Cyber Command emblem
| dates = In provisional status 2007–2008 <br/> Never officially activated as Major Command
| dates = In provisional status 2007–2008 <br/> Never officially activated as Major Command
| country = United States of America
| country = United States of America
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| type = Proposed [[Major Command]]
| type = Proposed [[Major Command]]
| command_structure = HQ United States Air Force
| command_structure = HQ United States Air Force
| current_commander = Maj Gen [[William T. Lord]]
| garrison = [[Lackland AFB]], [[Texas]]
| garrison = [[Lackland AFB]], [[Texas]]
| colonel_of_the_regiment =
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| nickname = AFCYBER
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'''Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional)''' ('''AFCYBER (P)''') was a proposed [[United States Air Force]] [[Major Command]] that existed only in provisional status. On 6 October 2008, the Air Force announced that the command would not be brought into permanent activation, and that the [[cyberspace|cyber]] mission would be transferred, with the standup of the [[Twenty-Fourth Air Force]], to [[Air Force Space Command]].<ref name="afnews1">{{cite web | title=Air Force senior leaders take up key decisions | url=http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123118700 | date=7 October 2008 | work=Air Force Link | publisher=[[United States Air Force]] | accessdate=22 October 2008| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20081017072912/http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123118700| archivedate= 17 October 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
'''Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional)''' ('''AFCYBER (P)''') was a proposed [[United States Air Force]] [[Major Command]] that existed only in provisional status. On 6 October 2008, the Air Force announced that the command would not be brought into permanent activation, and that the [[cyberspace|cyber]] mission would be transferred, with the standup of the [[Twenty-Fourth Air Force]], to [[Air Force Space Command]].<ref name="afnews1">{{cite web | title=Air Force senior leaders take up key decisions | url=http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123118700 | date=7 October 2008 | work=Air Force Link | publisher=[[United States Air Force]] | accessdate=22 October 2008| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20081017072912/http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123118700| archivedate= 17 October 2008 | url-status=live}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The development of AFCYBER was announced by the [[United States Secretary of the Air Force|Secretary of the Air Force]] on 2 November 2006.<ref name="afnews2">{{cite web | url=http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123030505 | title=8th Air Force to become new cyber command | accessdate=10 November 2006 | authors=C. Todd Lopez, [[Staff Sergeant#United States|SSgt]], USAF | date=3 November 2006 | work=Air Force Link | publisher=United States Air Force| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20061107220725/http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123030505| archivedate= 7 November 2006 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Originally designated to stand up around Summer 2007, but pushed back to late 2008, AFCYBER was planned to draw upon the personnel resources of the [[67th Network Warfare Wing]] as well as other resources of the [[Eighth Air Force]]. It was planned to be placed under the command of Major General [[William T. Lord]]. Former Secretary of the Air Force [[Michael Wynne]] summarized the mission of AFCYBER:
The development of AFCYBER was announced by the [[United States Secretary of the Air Force|Secretary of the Air Force]] on 2 November 2006.<ref name="afnews2">{{cite web | url=http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123030505 | title=8th Air Force to become new cyber command | accessdate=10 November 2006 |author1=C. Todd Lopez | date=3 November 2006 | work=Air Force Link | publisher=United States Air Force| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20061107220725/http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123030505| archivedate= 7 November 2006 | url-status=live}}</ref> Originally designated to stand up around Summer 2007, but pushed back to late 2008, AFCYBER was planned to draw upon the personnel resources of the [[67th Network Warfare Wing]] as well as other resources of the [[Eighth Air Force]]. It was planned to be placed under the command of Major General [[William T. Lord]]. Former Secretary of the Air Force [[Michael Wynne]] summarized the mission of AFCYBER:


<blockquote>The aim was to develop a major command that stands alongside Air Force Space Command and [[Air Combat Command]] as the provider of forces that the [[President of the United States|President]], combatant commanders and the American people can rely on for [[Cyber-security regulation|preserving the freedom of access and commerce]], in air, space and now [[cyberspace]].<ref name="afnews2" /></blockquote>
<blockquote>The aim was to develop a major command that stands alongside Air Force Space Command and [[Air Combat Command]] as the provider of forces that the [[President of the United States|President]], combatant commanders and the American people can rely on for [[Cyber-security regulation|preserving the freedom of access and commerce]], in air, space and now [[cyberspace]].<ref name="afnews2" /></blockquote>
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On 14 August 2008, the Air Force made a statement about a pause in standing up the AFCYBER command, which was set for 1 October 2008.
On 14 August 2008, the Air Force made a statement about a pause in standing up the AFCYBER command, which was set for 1 October 2008.


<blockquote>The Air Force remains committed to providing full-spectrum cyber capabilities to include global command and control, electronic warfare and network defense. The Secretary and [[Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force|Chief of Staff of the Air Force]] have considered delaying currently planned actions on Air Force Cyber Command to allow ample time for a comprehensive assessment of all AFCYBER requirements and to synchronize the AFCYBER mission with other key Air Force initiatives. The new Air Force leaders continue to make a fresh assessment of all our efforts to provide our Nation and the joint force the full spectrum of air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Government-IT/Air-Force-Considers-Delaying-Cyber-Command-Program | title=Georgia Under Cyber Assault, but U.S. Air Force Considers Delaying Cyber Command | accessdate=8 July 2010 | author=Roy Mark | date=14 August 2008 | work=Government IT – eWeek}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.airforce-magazine.com/DRArchive/Pages/2008/August%202008/August%2014%202008/OnPause,butNotAbandoning.aspx | title=On Pause, but Not Abandoning | accessdate=8 July 2010 | date=14 August 2008 | work=[[Air Force Magazine]]}}</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>The Air Force remains committed to providing full-spectrum cyber capabilities to include global command and control, electronic warfare and network defense. The Secretary and [[Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force|Chief of Staff of the Air Force]] have considered delaying currently planned actions on Air Force Cyber Command to allow ample time for a comprehensive assessment of all AFCYBER requirements and to synchronize the AFCYBER mission with other key Air Force initiatives. The new Air Force leaders continue to make a fresh assessment of all our efforts to provide our Nation and the joint force the full spectrum of air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.<ref>{{cite web |author=Roy Mark |date=14 August 2008 |title=Georgia Under Cyber Assault, but U.S. Air Force Considers Delaying Cyber Command |url=https://www.eweek.com/news/georgia-under-cyber-assault-but-u.s.-air-force-considers-delaying-cyber-command/ |accessdate=8 July 2010 |work=Government IT – eWeek}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.airforce-magazine.com/DRArchive/Pages/2008/August%202008/August%2014%202008/OnPause,butNotAbandoning.aspx | title=On Pause, but Not Abandoning | accessdate=8 July 2010 | date=14 August 2008 | work=[[Air Force Magazine]]}}</ref></blockquote>

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On 8 October 2008, the Air Force followed up on its previous findings and decided to place AFCYBER as a [[Numbered Air Force]] within [[Air Force Space Command]]. On Wednesday, 19 August 2009, the 24th Air Force was stood up, following an environmental impact analysis as required by law.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123163831 | title=24th Air Force activated, 2 units realign in joint ceremony | accessdate=8 July 2010 | date=19 August 2009 | work=Air Force Link | publisher=United States Air Force}}</ref>


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On 8 October 2008, the Air Force followed up on its previous findings and decided to place AFCYBER as a [[Numbered Air Force]] within [[Air Force Space Command]]. On Wednesday, 19 August 2009, the 24th Air Force was stood up, following an environmental impact analysis as required by law.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123163831 | title=24th Air Force activated, 2 units realign in joint ceremony | accessdate=8 July 2010 | date=19 August 2009 | work=Air Force Link | publisher=United States Air Force}}</ref><ref>{{cite report |id={{DTIC|AD1042748}} |last1=Chiaramonte |first1=Michael V |last2=Collins |first2=Jeffrey A |title=Remodeling Air Force Cyber Command and Control |date=2017 }}</ref>
{{quotation| Leadership also decided to establish a Numbered Air Force for cyber operations within Air Force Space Command and discussed how the Air Force will continue to develop capabilities in this new domain and train personnel to execute this new mission.<ref name="afnews1" />}}
{{quotation| Leadership also decided to establish a Numbered Air Force for cyber operations within Air Force Space Command and discussed how the Air Force will continue to develop capabilities in this new domain and train personnel to execute this new mission.<ref name="afnews1" />}}


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===Groups===
===Groups===
TBD
TBD

==Lineage==
[[File:Shield Strategic Air Command.png|thumb|150px|The proposed AFCYBER emblem was based on that of the [[Strategic Air Command]].]]
Upon formal activation, AFCYBER hoped to trace its lineage to the [[Strategic Air Command]] (SAC). Re-designation of SAC to AFCYBER would have resurrected a lineage that began in World War II and a heritage that embodies the Core Values of the Air Force: Integrity First, Service before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

The "recycling" of the SAC emblem was a source of controversy, as many veterans expressed the opinion that the historic and storied SAC emblem should simply remain a piece of Air Force history, and that the new Cyber Command should create its own emblem rather than try to piggy-back on the work of the venerable Cold War command.{{Citation needed|date=July 2014}}


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|United States Air Force}}
[[United States Cyber Command]]
[[United States Cyber Command]]


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.24af.af.mil/ 24th Air Force Official website]
* [http://www.24af.af.mil/ 24th Air Force Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116133850/http://www.24af.af.mil/ |date=16 January 2018 }}
* {{cite press release |id={{ProQuest|2586998369}} |title=Shift5 Secures Contract with United States Special Operations Command and US Air Force to Support Mission Defense Teams and Enhance Weapon System Cyber Security |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shift5-secures-contract-with-united-states-special-operations-command-and-us-air-force-to-support-mission-defense-teams-and-enhance-weapon-system-cyber-security-301410361.html |publisher=Shift5 |date=28 October 2021 }}


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Latest revision as of 17:08, 25 April 2024

Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional)
Shield of Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional)
ActiveIn provisional status 2007–2008
Never officially activated as Major Command
CountryUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeProposed Major Command
RoleAdministration
Part ofHQ United States Air Force
Garrison/HQLackland AFB, Texas
Nickname(s)AFCYBER

Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional) (AFCYBER (P)) was a proposed United States Air Force Major Command that existed only in provisional status. On 6 October 2008, the Air Force announced that the command would not be brought into permanent activation, and that the cyber mission would be transferred, with the standup of the Twenty-Fourth Air Force, to Air Force Space Command.[1]

Overview[edit]

The development of AFCYBER was announced by the Secretary of the Air Force on 2 November 2006.[2] Originally designated to stand up around Summer 2007, but pushed back to late 2008, AFCYBER was planned to draw upon the personnel resources of the 67th Network Warfare Wing as well as other resources of the Eighth Air Force. It was planned to be placed under the command of Major General William T. Lord. Former Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne summarized the mission of AFCYBER:

The aim was to develop a major command that stands alongside Air Force Space Command and Air Combat Command as the provider of forces that the President, combatant commanders and the American people can rely on for preserving the freedom of access and commerce, in air, space and now cyberspace.[2]

On 14 August 2008, the Air Force made a statement about a pause in standing up the AFCYBER command, which was set for 1 October 2008.

The Air Force remains committed to providing full-spectrum cyber capabilities to include global command and control, electronic warfare and network defense. The Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force have considered delaying currently planned actions on Air Force Cyber Command to allow ample time for a comprehensive assessment of all AFCYBER requirements and to synchronize the AFCYBER mission with other key Air Force initiatives. The new Air Force leaders continue to make a fresh assessment of all our efforts to provide our Nation and the joint force the full spectrum of air, space, and cyberspace capabilities.[3][4]

On 8 October 2008, the Air Force followed up on its previous findings and decided to place AFCYBER as a Numbered Air Force within Air Force Space Command. On Wednesday, 19 August 2009, the 24th Air Force was stood up, following an environmental impact analysis as required by law.[5][6]

Leadership also decided to establish a Numbered Air Force for cyber operations within Air Force Space Command and discussed how the Air Force will continue to develop capabilities in this new domain and train personnel to execute this new mission.[1]

Bases in contention for AFCYBER Headquarters[edit]

This is the final list of Air Force bases that were in competition to host the Cyber Command headquarters, listed alphabetically by state:

On 14 May 2009, the Air Force announced that Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, "has been selected as headquarters of the 24th Air Force, the Air Force's downgraded version of its provisional Cyber Command."[citation needed] However, it was also reported that "continued separate armed services cyber operations exist under a cloud of uncertainty...in light of recent reports that Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is considering creation of a multi-service Cyber Command to be based at Fort Meade, Md."[citation needed]

Proposed Organization[edit]

Wings[edit]

Groups[edit]

TBD

See also[edit]

United States Cyber Command

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Air Force senior leaders take up key decisions". Air Force Link. United States Air Force. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 17 October 2008. Retrieved 22 October 2008.
  2. ^ a b C. Todd Lopez (3 November 2006). "8th Air Force to become new cyber command". Air Force Link. United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 7 November 2006. Retrieved 10 November 2006.
  3. ^ Roy Mark (14 August 2008). "Georgia Under Cyber Assault, but U.S. Air Force Considers Delaying Cyber Command". Government IT – eWeek. Retrieved 8 July 2010.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "On Pause, but Not Abandoning". Air Force Magazine. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  5. ^ "24th Air Force activated, 2 units realign in joint ceremony". Air Force Link. United States Air Force. 19 August 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  6. ^ Chiaramonte, Michael V; Collins, Jeffrey A (2017). Remodeling Air Force Cyber Command and Control (Report). DTIC AD1042748.

External links[edit]

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