Example of Joint MissionEVENT: Engagement of Enemy Counterattack Force

• JTF commander and JFECC authorize CAS mission

• JFLCC passes CAS mission to Army commander on ground

• JFACC coordinates CAS aircraft with Virtual Flag Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC)

• Unit commander on ground works with TACPs to execute CAS mission

• TACPs executes mission with CAS aircraft (normally AC-130s)

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