CDC Vol 2, 214 TAGS (Theater Air Ground System)

Question 1

• What is the Army’s control system to synchronize, coordinate, and integrate air and ground operations with the ground commander’s CONOPS?

Answer 1

AAGS - Army air-ground system

Question 2

• What consists of various C2 agencies designed to provide the Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) commander the ability to provide C2 for aviation assets?

Answer 2

MACCS - Marine air C2 system

Question 3

What is the Navy system used to control and coordinate all air operations within an amphibious objective area or AO?

Answer 3

NTACS - Navy tactical air control system

Question 4

What serves as the nucleus for C2 of special operations air activities?

Answer 4

SOAGS - Special operations air ground system

Question 5

What document will be used to delegate authorities that exceed the a component commander’s normal requirements and scope of operations?

Answer 5

SPINS

Question 6

Where is the decentralized execution authorities of component TAGS elements documented?

Answer 6

OPLANs, operation orders, and SPINS

Question 7

What is the senior MACCS agency?

Answer 7

TACC - Tactical Air Command Center

Question 8

Where does aviation combat element (ACE) commander and his staff plan, supervise, coordinate, and execute MAGTF air operations?

Answer 8

Operational Wing Command Post

Question 9

What unit is the MACCS’s principal air control agency responsible for the direction of air operations directly supporting ground forces?

Answer 9

DASC - Direct Air Support Center

Question 10

What unit in the MACCS is the primary air surveillance agency?

Answer 10

TAOC - Tactical Air Operation Center

Question 11

What unit in the MACCS is similar to the ASOC?

Answer 11

DASC - Direct Air Support Center