Which unit is co-located with ground maneuver units and provides terminal attack control of CAS aircraft?

The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) is specifically designed to be co-located with ground maneuver units. Its primary function is to provide terminal attack control of Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft, which is critical in coordinating air support in direct support of ground troops. The TACP personnel are highly trained to integrate air power into ground operations and ensure that aircraft can effectively deliver munitions on target while minimizing risk to friendly forces.

In this context, the TACP's role involves direct communication with CAS pilots, coordinating strike missions, and adjusting attacks as needed based on the evolving situation on the ground. Their close proximity to ground units allows for real-time decision-making and communication, enhancing operational effectiveness.

Other units, while associated with air support operations, do not have the same role or operational placement as the TACP. For instance, the Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operates at a higher command level to help orchestrate overall air support missions but does not work directly on the ground with maneuver units. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) are also integral but are typically considered a designation of personnel within the TACP rather than independent units. The Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) plays a different role focused more broadly on coordination rather than