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  6-25. The space running estimate should not address space reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities.
  The SSE should coordinate all intelligence requirements through the G-2. The format and content of the
  space running estimate includes the following:
  * Describe the area of operation environment or space area of interest. This can be derived from the
  information compiled during steps one and two of space IPB;
  * Assess enemy space capabilities may be derived from steps three and four of space aspects of IPB
  and is conducted in close coordination with the intelligence cell;
  * Evaluate friendly space force capabilities;
  Define essential, specified, and implied space tasks;
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  Define space capabilities strengths and vulnerabilities;
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  Identify operational status and relative importance of each space capability to operations
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  function;
  Identify space control capabilities status, relevance, and possible employment options;
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  Compare current mission requirements versus existing space capabilities’ ability to support
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  the operation; and
  Identify additional space forces which may be necessary for the operation.
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  * The SSE, in coordination with the staff elements, conducts COA analysis;
  Describe how space capabilities can support each of the identified friendly force COAs in
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  terms such as suitability, feasibility, and completeness;
  Identify how space capabilities will affect each COA;
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  Identify the space control strategy for each COA; and
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  The SSE recommends which COA is most supportable from a space capabilities perspective.
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  The most supportable COA is the one where the space architecture is most capable and best
  suited to support. It is not necessarily the COA with the most dependencies on space
  capabilities.
  * Identify space assumptions;
  * Key members of the staff the SSE must coordinate with are:
  G-2 for space-related intelligence, threat; and information collection issues;
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  G-3 for support to operations, commander’s intent, and FFT;
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  G-6 for SATCOM and GPS;
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  Air defense cell for missile warning; and
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  Staff weather officer for terrestrial and space weather.
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  SATELLITE OPERATIONAL STATUS
  6-26. The satellite operational status describes the status of satellites that support (or affect) the
  commander’s area of operations. This includes analysis of key commercial satellites affecting operations to
  the maximum extent possible. Commercial satellite operators are obligated to provide responsive satellite
  capabilities to the Army or DOD users who pay for the services, and provide relevant status information
  through the appropriate channels. Satellites may be partially operational or nonoperational for a variety of
  reasons that include, but is not limited to:
  * Satellite sensor malfunction;
  * Satellite maintenance, maneuvering, or repositioning;
  * Space environment; and
  * Ground station control updating communications software or installing upgrades to satellite
  systems.