Prior to commencement of flight ops, providing aircraft any changes in flight
compositions, mission assignment, type of departure (Case), BRC, PIM, launch
time, etc.
Relaying mission information to aircraft before releasing to another controlling
agency
Initiating and accepting radar handoffs from other control positions/agencies
Providing positive/advisory control information as required by weather conditions
Providing advisory control of point-to-point flights and PMC aircraft
Providing instructions, assistance and flight following to diverted/bingoed aircraft
Maintaining count of aircraft launched and remaining to be launched
Providing relevant launch and recovery information to the plane guard helicopter,
when on departure frequency
Final Control
Final Control is responsible for controlling aircraft on final approach until the pilot reports
SEE YOU or MEATBALL, or reaches approach minimums. Duties and responsibilities
include:
Maintaining established separation and ensuring safety of flight
Evaluating system/equipment/communication status
Coordinating handoffs with Approach Control
Providing instructions necessary for an aircraft to conduct a precision on non-
precision approach
TACC Functional Areas
TACC functionally operates in two branches, Current Operations and Future
Operations. Future Operations conducts the planning functions of the Air Traffic Control
Section (ATCS), HCS, Air Defense Coordination Section (ADCS), Air Support Control
Section (ASCS), and Plans and Support Section (PSS). Current Operations executes
the plan developed by Future Operations.
Air Traffic Control Section
ATCS is responsible for the safe and expeditious control of, and coordination for, Close
Air Support (CAS) aircraft and all other aircraft entering, operating within or traversing
the AOA/AOR/HIDACZ, as well as coordination of SAR operations. ATCS develops
battlefield air structure and control in support of ATF/ESG objectives and scheme of
maneuver. ATCS also maintains control and status of tankers supporting mission
aircraft for amphibious operations.
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