Space National Guard as Primary Combat Reserve within Space Force

Priority

Air National Guard

The Issue

Space is critical to national security and military space missions cannot be executed without the National Guard and Reserve. As Congress and the Department of Defense consider new options for enhancing operations in the space domain, the National Guard must be included within the operational structure of the Space Force.

Recommendation

Ensure the National Guard is fully resourced to support all facets of space operations and is fully incorporated as an operational reserve component of the Space Force