Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike and Integration

The Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike and Integration (JFCC-GSI) is a component of US Strategic Command. The Command was established on 19 July 2006,[1] under the command of Lieutenant General Robert J. "Bob" Elder Jr., who also doubles as the commander of the 8th Air Force.

Mission

The official mission statement says that "JFCC-GSI optimizes planning, integration, execution and force management of assigned missions of deterring attacks against the U.S., its territories, possessions and bases, and should deterrence fail, by employing appropriate forces."[2]

Operations

JFCC GSI integrates all elements of military power as it conducts, plans and presents global strike effects. Operations include:

References

  1. "USSTRATCOM History". USSTRATCOM Public Affairs. Retrieved 8 December 2006.
  2. "USSTRATCOM Organization". USSTRATCOM Public Affairs. Retrieved 8 December 2006.


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