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Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force Crucible Summit

/ Published April 13, 2023

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force pose for a photo at the summit of Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force pose for a photo at the summit of Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force pose for a photo on Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force pose for a photo on Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - A Member of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force assists in setting up the Electromagnetic Warfare system. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - A Member of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force assists in setting up the Electromagnetic Warfare system. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force assist in setting up the Electromagnetic Warfare system. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members of Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force assist in setting up the Electromagnetic Warfare system. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Col. Christopher Fernengel and members from Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force transport equipment up Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Col. Christopher Fernengel and members from Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force transport equipment up Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members from Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force transport equipment up Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)
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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Members from Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force transport equipment up Mt. Muscoco. The QRF completed the Crucible event—a 4-mile, 1,292 ft. elevation gain hike—on April 6 where the team transported a 500+ pound Electromagnetic Warfare system and set up operations mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system and the team. (Courtesy Photo)

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On April 6, Space Delta 3's Quick Reaction Force summited Mt. Muscoco with a developmental Electromagnetic Warfare system—a 4-mile out and back hike with 1,292 ft. elevation gain.

The Crucible event, consisting of 12 members from DEL 3 and the DEL 3 Commander, served as the final training requirement to join the premier EW team.

During this event, the team transported a 500+ pound system, and setup the system mountain-side, proving the agility and mobility of both the developmental system as well as the QRF team.

The QRF was assembled in September 2022, providing support to Space Systems Command's Rapid Reaction Branch and meeting objectives outlined in Space Operations Command Commander's Strategic Plan.

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