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The Fire Support System 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 2-11 JOINT FIRE SUPPORT COMMAND POSTS 2-40. Below are descriptions of additional joint FS agencies that most commonly interface with the Army during joint and multi-domain operations. For more detailed information on each of these elements of the joint FS system see JP 3-09. JOINT AIR OPERATIONS CENTER 2-41. The JAOC is structured to operate as a fully integrated command center and should be staffed by members of all participating components, to include key staff positions, to fulfill the JFACC's responsibilities. A JAOC provides the capability to plan, coordinate, allocate, task, execute, monitor, and assess the activities of assigned or attached forces. 2-42. Through the JAOC, the JFACC monitors execution of joint air operations and directs changes as the situation dictates. As the lead C2 mechanism of the theater air-ground system, the JAOC should have secure and redundant communications with operations, logistics, weather, intelligence centers, and higher and lateral HQ, as well as subordinate units, to preclude degradation in its ability to control joint air forces. More information on the JAOC see JP 3-30. AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS CENTER 2-43. The ASOC is the primary control agency within the theater air control system for execution of air operations that directly support land operations within division-assigned airspace. The ASOC is an extension of, and directly subordinate to, the JAOC. 2-44. Normally co-located with the senior Army FSE, the ASOC performs a current operations function, while planning and execution functions are performed by members of the TACP. ASOC and TACP personnel at the Army division may be integrated with the division FSE and airspace element to form a JAGIC. JOINT AIR COMPONENT COORDINATION ELEMENTS 2-45. The JFACC may establish one or more joint air component coordination elements (JACCEs) with other functional component commanders' HQ to include the JFLCC, joint force special operations component command, joint force maritime component command to better integrate joint air operations with their operations. When established, the JACCE is a component-level liaison that serves as the direct representative of the JFACC. 2-46. A JACCE is normally made up of the liaison joint FS C2 of the Service designated to provide the JFACC. The JACCE does not perform any C2 functions and the JACCE director does not have command authority over any air forces. The JACCE may be provided to the supported JTF HQ (if the theater JFACC is designated in support to a JTF) to better integrate air component operations within the overall joint force. STRIKE COORDINATION AND RECONNAISSANCE AIRCREW 2-47. The SCAR Aircrew refers to an aircrew tasked to perform SCAR mission responsibilities. For more information on SCAR and SCAR Aircrew duties refer to ATP 3-60.2/MCRP 3-20D.1/NTTP 3-03.4.3/ AFTTP 3-2.72. TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY 2-48. The TACP is an air liaison unit co-located with ground maneuver units. TACPs are under the operational control of the ASOC and have two primary missions: to advise ground commanders on the capabilities and limitations of air operations (the responsibility of the air liaison officer [ALO]) and provide terminal attack control of CAS aircraft (the responsibility of the JTACs). Terminal attack control is the authority to control the maneuver of and grant weapons release clearance to attacking aircraft (JP 3-09.3). UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND CONTROL AGENCIES USMC forces may be employed as, or part of, the joint force land component; as, or part of, the joint force maritime component; or as the joint force air component. USMC forces will operate as a Marine air-