Colonel Roger W. Teague

Colonel Roger W. Teague is commander, Space Based Infrared Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles, Calif. He leads a government program team of over 650 personnel and over 2300 contractor personnel to develop and deploy the nation’s spacebased infrared detection, targeting, and tracking systems for missile warning, missile defense, battlespace characterization, and technical intelligence. His $41 billion space systems portfolio includes the Defense Support Program and the next generation Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS). These systems are critical for protection against global and theater ballistic missile attacks against the United States, its deployed forces, and its allies.

Colonel Teague entered the Air Force in 1986 upon graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy. His career includes a broad range of assignments primarily acquiring, supporting, and operating space control, missile warning, and communications systems. He has commanded at the squadron and group levels and is a fully-qualified joint specialty officer. Colonel Teague was formerly military assistant to the acting secretary of the Air Force. He commanded the 4th Space Operations Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colo where he led his unit during launch, test and activation of three Milstar communications satellites. Colonel Teague also commanded the Space Based Infrared Systems Space Group, leading launch and operational testing of the final $400M Defense Support Program satellite. He also led the developmental test and on-orbit checkout team for the first SBIRS highly elliptical orbiting sensor, capturing the Air Force’s nomination for the 2007 Robert J. Collier Trophy as the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America.