Coordinating aircraft problems and emergencies with the TWO and AATCC
Reviewing the ACO/ATO/SPINS/Master Air Plan
Tactical Air Traffic Controller
Tactical Air Traffic Control (TATC) is responsible for all air traffic entering, exiting, and
operating within the Amphibious AOR. Duties and responsibilities include:
Maintaining separation and ensuring safety of flight per SPINS
Reviewing ACO/ATO/SPINS/Master Air Plan
Evaluating system/equipment/communication status
Reviewing location of all ships within the operating area for potential conflicts and
identifying all airspace constraints that may/will affect flight operations for ESG
Ensuring TATC status board is accurate and complete
Coordinating transfer of control with other positions/agencies. Assign
entry/holding/exit points for all aircraft
Alerting the TACC Sup to any event, which may affect the air mission
Providing tactical situation updates to aircrew operating in the area
Tactical Air Direction Controller
Tactical Air Director (TAD) is responsible for the control of all aircraft assigned by the
TATC. Duties and responsibilities include:
Assigning aircraft to CAS holding points and issuing entry and exit routes from
target areas, as necessary
Recording and disseminating Battle Damage Assessment (BDA)
Maintaining aircraft weapon load status and on-station time
Transmitting Air Defense warning conditions
Coordinating aircraft and mission status with Air Support Coordinator (ASC)
Ensuring TAD status board is complete and up to date
Reviewing ACO/ATO/SPINS/Master Air Plan
Providing Joint Tactical Air Request (JTAR) to CAS assets
Receiving In Flight Reports (INFLTREP) and relaying to appropriate agencies
Tactical Air Request/Helo Request Operator
The Tactical Air Request/Helicopter Request (TAR/HR) net is the communications link
between the Supporting Arms Coordination Center (SACC) and Forward Air Controllers
(FACs). Duties and responsibilities include:
Establishing, maintaining and controlling communications with the Tactical Air
Control Party (TACP) and Fire Support Coordination Center (FSCC)
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