Amphibious Tactical Air Control System

Question 1

Who controls the Amphibious Operation Airspace?

Answer 1

Commander Amphibious Task Force (CAT-F)

Question 2

Identify the two similar but separate systems that make up the ATACS

Answer 2

Afloat - NTACS
Ashore - MACCS

Question 3

What are the MACCS counterparts to the TACS/AAGS?

Answer 3

Tactical Air Command Center = AOC
Tactical Air Operations Center = Control and Reporting (CRC)
Direct Air Support Center (DASC) = ASOC
Fire Support Coordination Center = FSE/Fires Cell

Question 4

What are the NTACS counterparts to the TACS/AAGS?

Answer 4

Tactical Air Control Center = AOC
Air Defense Commander (ADC) = CRC
Air Support Control Center = ASOC
Supporting Arms Control Center = FSE/Fires Cell