Tactical Air Control System: Effects of Army Organizational Changes on Close Air Support Coordination.

Abstract

This study analyzes the effects that two Army organizational changes have upon the Air Force Tactical Air Control System (TACS). It contains a historical review of the TACS's development from World War II to the post Vietnam period. The study concludes that the Echelons Above Division change by the Army will affect close air coordination when multiple corps are deployed. A change in organizational relationships that will solve the problem is presented. The study also concludes that the Army's division split command post concept causes problems with manning, equipment and procedures within the TACS. An alternate division tactical air control party configuration is recommended. The recommendation includes close air support request procedure changes. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042922

Entities

People

  • Ronnie K. Morrow

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Control Centers
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Air Power
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Control Systems
  • Fire Support
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Tactical Air Control Systems
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Warfare

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
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