09/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 16:48
"ZK24 was not an exercise aimed at winning a war," said Lt. Col. Dennis Krill Jr., S4S future operations, "but aimed at improving our processes to prepare for war. It involved understanding the campaign and the tasks needed to set up a campaign. S4S needed to do this as a staff and as operations centers in order to provide our commander the options needed for success."
ZK24 showcased S4S's readiness and commitment to defending U.S. interests in space. The exercise tested and refined tactics, techniques, and procedures in realistic scenarios, demonstrating the S4S's staff functions and processes.
"ZK24 was an extraordinary effort by our team," said Maj. Phillip Poundstone, S4S S35 plans and orders branch chief. "The tireless work put into planning, coordination, and execution truly paid off. We're grateful for the participation of our subordinate units and the valuable lessons learned during this inaugural staff exercise at Vandenberg Space Force Base. ZK24 showcased our readiness and commitment to defending U.S. interests in space, and we're proud to contribute to the secure and stable space domain."
The efforts and outcomes of ZK24 will play an integral part of S4S's role in future exercises, including Tier 1 exercises hosted by combatant commands. In future iterations, the command intends to incorporate allies and partners to better plan, execute, and integrate military space power into multi-domain global operations to protect against aggressors, defend national interests, and when necessary, defeat threats.