US CYBER COMMAND ACHIEVES FULL OPERATIONAL STATUS

The US Cyber Command has achieved "full operational capabilities". This means they have all the equipment and personnel to carry out their missions and know how to do it. "I am confident in the great service members and civilians we have here at U.S. Cyber Command. Cyberspace is essential to our way of life and U.S. Cyber Command synchronizes our efforts in the defense of DoD networks. We also work closely with our interagency partners to assist them in accomplishing their critical missions," said Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of U.S. Cyber Command.

The department will continue to grow the capacity and capability essential to operate and defend our networks effectively. U.S. Cyber Command is a sub-unified command under the U.S. Strategic Command. It reached its "initial operational capability" on May 21, 2010. [Engadget]