USA STRATCOM CONUS

• Origins: The United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) was established on June 1, 1992, replacing the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and integrating nuclear capabilities of both the U.S. Air Force and Navy. • CONUS Presence: While USSTRATCOM is headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, “CONUS” refers to the Continental United States, where the command coordinates strategic operations and deterrence missions. • Global Reach: USSTRATCOM’s responsibilities extend worldwide, but it maintains critical command and control facilities within CONUS for nuclear, space, cyber, and global strike operations. • 24/7 Readiness: USSTRATCOM personnel in CONUS operate around the clock to ensure the nation’s strategic forces are always ready to respond to emerging threats. • Doomsday Plane: The E-4B "Nightwatch" National Airborne Operations Center, often called the “Doomsday Plane,” is based within CONUS and provides survivable command and control for USSTRATCOM leadership in crisis. • Cuban Missile Crisis Legacy: The origins of USSTRATCOM’s mission trace back to Cold War incidents like the Cuban Missile Crisis, underscoring the importance of strategic command and control from within the United States. • Cyber Operations: In addition to nuclear deterrence, USSTRATCOM in CONUS is responsible for global cyber operations, protecting military and critical infrastructure networks. • Space Command Roots: Prior to the establishment of the U.S. Space Command as a separate entity, USSTRATCOM in CONUS managed all U.S. military operations in space. • Presidential Communications: USSTRATCOM’s communications infrastructure in CONUS ensures the President and National Command Authority can reliably issue orders under any circumstances. • Joint Operations: USSTRATCOM is a joint command, incorporating personnel from all service branches within its CONUS headquarters, emphasizing integrated multi-domain operations.