Difference between revisions of "Cyber & Specialist Operations Command"
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*[[Defence Academy of the United Kingdom]] (responsible for professional defence education) | *[[Defence Academy of the United Kingdom]] (responsible for professional defence education) | ||
*[[Defence Digital]] (responsible for IT systems and defensive cyber) | *[[Defence Digital]] (responsible for IT systems and defensive cyber) | ||
| + | *[[Directorate of Special Forces]] (DSF) | ||
| + | *[[Integrated Global Defence Network]] which manages overseas bases. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 11 January 2026
CSOC is a UK military command, the successor to Strategic Command, established to unify Defence's cyber, intelligence, medical, and special operations capabilities. It is led by Commander General Sir Jim Hockenhull.
It was announced on 1 September 2025 that Strategic Command would be reorganised into Cyber & Specialist Operations Command.[1] The Commander, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, based at Northwood Headquarters, brings coherence to the delivery of joint effect by managing, delivering and advancing joint capabilities to support the success of military operations.[2] He is supported by a deputy commander. Under Deputy Commander comes Chief of Staff, Director Strategy and Director Capability, of whom all are key members of the Command Group.[3][4][5]
Its subordinate organizations and components include:
- National Cyber Force (responsible for offensive cyber operations)
- Directorate of Special Forces (UKSF)
- Defence Intelligence
- Defence Medical Services
- Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), which commands and executes joint military operations
- The Integrated Warfare Centre
- Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (responsible for professional defence education)
- Defence Digital (responsible for IT systems and defensive cyber)
- Directorate of Special Forces (DSF)
- Integrated Global Defence Network which manages overseas bases.
Notes
- ↑ Cyber & Specialist Operations Command – Established to tackle the threats of today and tomorrow. Ministry of Defence.
- ↑ Joint Forces Command. Gov.uk.
- ↑ ComdJFC_UK 1196465677063925762, 19 November 2019 Ahead of his start as Deputy Commander JFC, Major General Rob Magowan presented the 'Team of the Year' accolade at this year's Defence Intelligence Awards. Congratulations to all of the award winners. #OneJFC
- ↑ Admirals Current December 2019. Colin Mackie.
- ↑ How Defence Works. UK Ministry of Defence.