Air Support Operations Center

Definition/Scope: (JP 3-09.3) (DOD, NATO) An agency of a tactical air control system collocated with a corps headquarters or an appropriate land force headquarters, which coordinates and directs close air support and other tactical air support. air support operations center — The principal air control agency of the theater air control system responsible for the direction and control of air operations directly supporting the ground combat element. It processes and coordinates requests for immediate air support and coordinates air missions requiring integration with other supporting arms and ground forces. It normally collocates with the Army tactical headquarters senior fire support coordination center within the ground combat element.

Acronym:

ASOC

Broader Terms:

air support
logistics
operations center

Narrower Terms:

Close Air Support
tactical air control center