Tactical Air Operations Center Handbook - GlobalSecurity.org
Tactical Air Operations Center Handbook - GlobalSecurity.org
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TAOC <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
The TAOC and MATCD coordinate aircraft departure and RTF information<br />
to assist in the aircraft identification and recovery process. The TAOC<br />
advises the MATCD on the current air threat situation and provides air<br />
warning data for the MATCD activation and control of the base defense<br />
zone (BDZ). The MATCD disseminates air defense control measures received<br />
from the TAOC to applicable MAGTF elements and aircraft under<br />
the MATCD’s control.<br />
TAOC IN AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS<br />
Amphibious operations combine ships, aircraft, weapons, and landing forces<br />
(LF) into a united military effort against a hostile or potentially hostile shore.<br />
During the assault phase, air defense capabilities must be established and<br />
built-up ashore. These capabilities include GBAD (Stinger, Hawk), aircraft,<br />
surveillance assets, and air C 2 agencies. After MAGTF LF assets and units<br />
are established ashore, the CATF may transfer control of specified operations<br />
to the commander, landing force (CLF). As the MACCS becomes<br />
functional, the CATF may transfer control of all or various portions of amphibious<br />
objective area (AOA) air operations to the CLF.<br />
Initial <strong>Air</strong> Defense Capability Ashore<br />
Initially, ATF aircraft operating from supporting aircraft carriers provide<br />
airborne air defense ashore. Stinger teams (initially in direct support of the<br />
ground combat element [GCE]) represent the first dedicated, operational<br />
shore-based air defense capability responsible for low altitude threats.<br />
<strong>Air</strong> Defense Build-up Ashore<br />
4-7<br />
As the LF’s follow-on ACE, GCE, and combat service support element<br />
(CSSE) resources build-up ashore, additional air defense assets also phase<br />
ashore. During the build-up of MAGTF air defense ashore, Marine wing<br />
communications squadron (MWCS) detachments, Marine wing support<br />
squadron (MWSS) detachments, and MATCDs establish and operate forward<br />
operating bases (FOBs). FOBs allow MAGTF aircraft (including AAW<br />
capable platforms) to establish forward bases ashore. As FOBs are established<br />
ashore and LF aircraft begin using the FOB, GBAD assets must
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