When was Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) activated?

When was Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) activated?

• A. 7 August 2009
• B. 7 August 2010
• C. 1 September 2006
• D. 12 June 2011

Answer: (A)

AFGSC was created to bring all of the Air Force’s strategic deterrence forces under one command, streamlining oversight of the ICBM fleet, the long-range bomber force, and related programs. This major reorganization culminated in the activation on 7 August 2009, which is the date the command formally stood up and began operating as a distinct unit. The other dates don’t reflect the activation moment—the command existed starting in 2009, not in 2010, 2006, or 2011—so 7 August 2009 is the correct activation date.

AFGSC was created to bring all of the Air Force’s strategic deterrence forces under one command, streamlining oversight of the ICBM fleet, the long-range bomber force, and related programs. This major reorganization culminated in the activation on 7 August 2009, which is the date the command formally stood up and began operating as a distinct unit.

The other dates don’t reflect the activation moment—the command existed starting in 2009, not in 2010, 2006, or 2011—so 7 August 2009 is the correct activation date.