Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike
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The Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike and Integration (JFCC-GSI) is a component of US Strategic Command. The Command was established on July 19, 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]
References
- ^ "USSTRATCOM History". USSTRATCOM Public Affairs.
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