Functional Combatant Command

Strategic Command

STRATCOM

STRATCOM · United States Strategic Command is responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and global strike.

Area of Responsibility: Strategic nuclear forces, global strike capability

โ˜ข๏ธ Strategic Intelligence Resources

Nuclear and strategic threat monitoring.

Nuclear Preparedness Supplies

Essential items for nuclear threat scenarios

Current Assessment

War with Iran, ongoing attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and heightened force posture in the Middle East

Strategic Command Mission Overview

U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) deters strategic attack through a safe, secure, effective, and credible global combat capability and is ready to prevail in conflict when directed. It provides strategic planning and coordination for national-level deterrence missions.

STRATCOM provides strategic deterrence and planning for global operations across multiple domains, coordinating capabilities that support national-level deterrence and strategic readiness. The command maintains continuous readiness and supports national command and control requirements.

  • Strategic deterrence and readiness.
  • Global planning and coordination of strategic capabilities.
  • Continuous command and control for strategic operations.

United States Strategic Command is responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and global strike.

Source: USSTRATCOM mission statement (stratcom.mil).

Headquarters

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

Area of Responsibility

Strategic nuclear forces, global strike capability

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