Control and Reporting Center (CRC) Flashcards
CRC Mission
Persistent and Continuous Operations
The CRC is subordinate to the AOC and is the primary command, control, and surveillance facility within the TACS
persistent / mobile / reliable / capable
All control and surveillance assets within the assigned AOR are directed by the CRC to support ATO execution
the CRC is equipped, manned, and trained to establish communications, provide continuous surveillance, assist in air rescue operations, provide aircraft control and advisory services, establish and maintain data links, gather and forward intelligence products, provide classification of airborne objects, and provide threat warnings to forward, lateral, and subordinate elements.
The CRC directs Army ADA units within the assigned AOR. AWACS, Joint STARS, and Rivet Joint aircraft support the CRC in managing airpower within the AOR. Finally, the CRC can act as back-up AOC in the event of a crisis.
CRC Crew
About 350
CRC Battle Staff
Battle management is accomplished by the battle staff (BS), which consists of the following positions: BC, MCC, and BSC.
CRC Weapons
The weapons section conducts the weapons control mission and combat airspace management functions under the supervision of the MCC. The weapons positions are the SD, WD, AWO, and air defense artillery fire control officer (ADAFCO) (when assigned)
CRC Surveillance
The surveillance section conducts the surveillance and data management operations and some airspace control and battle management functions while under the supervision of the MCC. The surveillance section is comprised of the ASO, AST, ICT, DST, EPT, and ST.
Battle Commander (BC)
(Maj–Lt Col) filled by the Air Control Squadron commander, his deputy, or his director of operations.
The BC is responsible for the management and direction of tactical level BMC2 to include air defense and airspace control activities within the assigned area
Battle Staff Coordinator (BSC)
(MSgt–CMSgt) direct link between the BC and the mission crews, and is responsible to the BC in the management and direction of the air defense and airspace control activities within the assigned area.
link between operations and maintenance
Mission Crew Commander (MCC)
The MCC is responsible to the BC for the overall supervision of the mission crew and for the direction of tactical air power (consistent with the AOCs directives) within the AOR.
Senior Director (SD)
(1Lt–Maj) The SD is responsible to the MCC for the assignment of allocated weapons and for coordinating and directing WD/AWO and ADAFCO activities.
Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO)
(1Lt-Capt-US Army/US Marine Corps) The ADAFCO is responsible to the SD for the employment of ADA assets in defense of friendly sites.
Weapons Director (WD) or Air Weapons Officer (AWO)
The WD/AWO is responsible to the SD for the control of aircraft within the AOR.
Air Surveillance Officer (ASO)
(1Lt–Major) The ASO is responsible to the MCC for surveillance, airspace, and data link functions
Air Surveillance Technician (AST)
(SSgt–MSgt) The AST is responsible to the ASO for surveillance, airspace control, data link management functions as well as equipment readiness. The AST coordinates with the ASO to ensure air picture accuracy and distribution over the TDL network.
Interface Control Technician (ICT)
(A1C–TSgt) The ICT establishes and maintains effective TDLs with other units.
Data Systems Technician (DST)
The DST is the first to troubleshoot equipment issues.
