Tactical Air Control Group 1 (TACGRU ONE)

Tactical Air Control Group ONE (TACGRUONE) is a flexible, scalable, forward deployable air command and control element assigned to Commander, Expeditionary Group THREE in support of amphibious/expeditionary warfare operations in the Pacific Fleet.

TACRON detachments comprise the air portion of the Supporting Arms Coordination Center (SACC). The SACC allows the Expeditionary Commander to optimally employ Naval gunfire, airpower and airspace de-confliction measures over the battlespace in real-time.

TACRONs provide the afloat or ashore commander with a structured AAW command and control system and qualified Airborne Intercept Controllers (AICs).

Maximum combat effectiveness in an amphibious operation relies heavily upon ship positioning and management of waterspace to facilitate fast, expedient movement ashore of troops, equipment and aircraft. Simultaneously, consideration must be given to force protection and minimizing weather and ship logistical issues. Perhaps less glamorous but in no way less critical is coordination of ship to ship and ship to shore logistics, the lifeblood of expeditionary combat operations. TACRON personnel are experts at orchestrating these often conflicting requirements.

TACGRU trains for and maintains the capability to augment USMC expeditionary air traffic controllers with highly qualified and experienced Navy controllers.