Marine Air Command and Control System

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The Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) is the aviation command and control agencies of the United States Marine Corps that provide the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) commander with the means to monitor, supervise, and influence aviation operations in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The command and control agencies of the MACCS are provided by the squadrons and battalions of the Marine Air Control Groups that are present within each Marine Air Wing. The capabilities resident within the MACCS allow the MAGTF commander to safely conduct aviation operations, facilitate timely maneuver and prosecution of fires and ultimately retain full control of their entire area of operations. MACCS agencies are also responsible for coordinating Marine Corps aviation operations with joint, multinational and civil aviation.

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The three principal objectives of the MACCS are to enhance unity of effort, integrate the elements of the command and control system, and disseminate common situational awareness. [1] The MACCS focuses the other five functions of Marine Aviation (Antiair Warfare, Offensive Air Support, Assault Support, Electronic Warfare and Air Reconnaissance) and gives the ACE commander the ability to real-time allocate resources and control aircraft in support of the MAGTF commander. [1]

Control of aircraft and missiles

Control of aircraft and missiles is used to integrate the other five functions by providing the means for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander to exercise command and control authority over Marine Aviation assets. It involves the coordinated employment of facilities, equipment, communications, procedures, and personnel to plan, direct, and control the aviation combat element's efforts. [1]

Current agencies and missions

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Overhead shot of an older DASC setup.
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A U.S. Marine fires an FIM-92A Stinger missile during a July 2009 training exercise in California.

Current MACCS organization

Agencies & MissionsMACG-18MACG-28MACG-38MACG-48
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ACE Headquarters
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See also

Citations

  1. 1 2 3 "Control of Aircraft and Missiles" (PDF). United States Marine Corps. www.marines.mil. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. "Marine Air Traffic Control Detachment Handbook" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. "Direct Air Support Center Handbook" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. 15 November 2001. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  4. "MTACS-18 Deactivation". www.dvidshub.net. Department of Defense. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  5. "MTACS-28 Deactivation Ceremony". Marines.mil. United States Marine Corps. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  6. "MTACS-38 Sundown Ceremony". DVIDS. United States Marine Corps. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  7. "Marine Tactical Air Command Center Handbook" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. 6 May 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  8. "Antiair Warfare" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  9. "LAAD Gunner's Handbook" (PDF). Headquarters Marine Corps. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2020.

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