Vice Chief of Space Operations

Vice Chief of Space Operations
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Flag of the Vice Chief of Space Operations
Incumbent General Michael Guetlein since 21 December 2023
United States Space Force Space Staff
Abbreviation	VCSO
Member of	Space Staff Joint Requirements Oversight Council
Reports to	Secretary of the Air Force Chief of Space Operations
Seat	The Pentagon, Arlington County, Virginia, United States
Appointer	The President with Senate advice and consent
Formation	2 October 2020
First holder	David D. Thompson

The vice chief of space operations (VCSO) is an office held by a four-star general in the United States Space Force. The vice chief directly supports the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) by serving as a member of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and also operates with the full authority of the chief of space operations during the CSO's absence. The VCSO is nominated for appointment by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The VCSO is the second-highest position in the U.S. Space Force, equivalent to other services' vice chief positions.