He who controls.
Unlike Operational Control (OPCON), this type of control is limited to detailed direction and may be delegated to any level below a CCDR but has to exercise control within an assigned mission or task.
Tactical Control (TACON)
Two or more attached elements of different branches operating under a single command is known as this.
Joint Task Force
These are the six functions of the Aviation Combat Element.
Air Recon, Control of Aircraft and Missiles, Electronic Warfare, Offensive Air Support, Anti-Air Warfare, Assault Support
This is what MACS does.
Marine Air Control Squadron
This is used to deploy forces effciently in offensive maneuver warfare, to bypass obstacles, or quickly redeploy forces.
Combat Assault Transport
This is an authority directed by a commander at any level to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action with a commadn or agnecy within or outisde of the granting command.
Direct Liaison Authorized (DIRAUTH)
This is when a formal agreement for operations occurs between two or more allied nations.
Combined Operations
Air interdiction and armed reconnaissance are a sub function this ACE primary function.
Offensive Air Support
This is was MWCS does.
Marine Wing Communications Squadron
This is the transport of equipment and supplies to Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) or remote areas either by helicopter landing or air drop from a fixed-wing aircraft such as the KC-130.
Aerial Delivery
Direct Support
This is when two or more nations come together for a common action, usually ad hoc.
Coalition Operations
Assault Support
This is what MASS does.
Marine Air Support Squadron
This is performed by assigned aircrew for the recovery of personnel, equipment, and/or aircraft.
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)
This command assists the Deputy Commandant for Combat development of USMC training, education, and force development.
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC)
This CCDR has spec ops.
USSOUTHCOM
Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron abbreviates to this.
VMGR
This is what HMLA stands for.
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
This operation is conducted by fixed-wing aircraft to deliver troops, equipment, and supplies to areas beyond helicopter range and lift capability or when surface transportation is slow or unavailable.
Air Logistics Support
This command serves as the DON USMC ground weapon and information techology systems to equip and sustain forces with crisis response capabilties.
Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM)
*Might actually be MARFORSYSCOM?
This functional CCDR is responsible for long range missiles and stuff.
USSTRATCOM
A VMFT operates these aircraft.
F-5s
This is what VMM stands for.
Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron
This operation is the delivery of light in the battlespace areas and may be visible to the naked eye or invisible. This can be provided by both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Battlefield Illumination