Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
tactical airfield fuel dispensing system — A tactical aircraft refueling system deployed by
a Marine air-ground task force in support of air operations at an expeditionary airfield
or a forward arming and refueling point. Also called TAFDS. (JP 4-03)
tactical air officer (afloat) — The officer (aviator) under the amphibious task force
commander who coordinates planning of all phases of air participation of the
amphibious operation and air operations of supporting forces en route to and in the
objective area. Until control is passed ashore, this officer exercises control over all
operations of the tactical air control center (afloat) and is charged with the following: a.
control of all aircraft in the objective area assigned for tactical air operations, including
offensive and defensive air; b. control of all other aircraft entering or passing through
the objective area; and c. control of all air warning facilities in the objective area. (JP
3-02)
tactical air operations center — The principal air control agency of the US Marine air
command and control system responsible for airspace control and management. It
provides real-time surveillance, direction, positive control, and navigational assistance
for friendly aircraft. It performs real-time direction and control of all antiair warfare
operations, to include manned interceptors and surface-to-air weapons. It is
subordinate to the tactical air command center. Also called TAOC. (JP 3-09.3)
tactical air support — (*) Air operations carried out in coordination with surface forces
and which directly assist land or maritime operations.
tactical air support element — An element of a US Army division, corps, or field army
tactical operations center consisting of Army component intelligence staff officer and
Army component operations staff officer air personnel who coordinate and integrate
tactical air support with current tactical ground operations.
tactical air transport operations — The carriage of passengers and cargo within a theater
by means of: a. airborne operations: (1) parachute assault, (2) helicopterborne assault,
(3) air landing; b. air logistic support; c. special missions; d. aeromedical evacuation
missions. (JP 4-02)
tactical assembly area — An area that is generally out of the reach of light artillery and the
location where units make final preparations (pre-combat checks and inspections) and
rest, prior to moving to the line of departure. See also assembly area; line of
departure. (JP 3-35)
tactical call sign — (*) A call sign which identifies a tactical command or tactical
communication facility. See also call sign.
tactical combat force — A combat unit, with appropriate combat support and combat
service support assets, that is assigned the mission of defeating Level III threats. Also
called TCF. (JP 3-10)
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