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1-8 MCWP 3-25.7
Missile Controller. The MC controls applicable SAW engagements
within the TAOC’s sector. The MC usually coordinates
and operates Army tactical data link 1 (ATDL-1) data links with
surface-to-air missile (SAM) assets.
Assistant Weapons Controller. The AWC provides assistance to
the AIC and/or MC, including entering data on aircraft tracks,
monitoring tracks, monitoring radio nets, and maintaining aircraft
missile control logs. The AWC operates TADIL-C data
links with appropriately equipped aircraft as directed by the AIC.
During the conduct of hostile target intercepts, the AWC provides
the AIC/MC information about the heading, altitude, and
speed of the hostile target.
EW/C Crew Configuration
The EW/C crew is task-organized as directed by the TAOC. The
EW/C crew will normally be capable of limited air surveillance
and weapons control.
CREW BRIEFINGS
TAOC crew briefs are adapted to mission requirements and are
normally conducted before crew members assume duty. Appendix
A outlines the minimum contents of a brief as required by
Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3501.9B, Marine Corps Combat
Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES).