AFMAN13-1BCCV3 — Operating Procedures-battle Control Center (bcc)

AFMAN13-1BCCV3 governs Battle Control Center employment and operating procedures for BCC operations.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN13-1BCCV3
  • Title: OPERATING PROCEDURES-BATTLE CONTROL CENTER (BCC)
  • Date: 2026-05-13

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It covers BCC organization, mission planning, operations, crew force management, mission duty hour limits, and operational status. Compliance with the publication and Attachments 2 and 3 is mandatory, and waiver requests follow tiered approval authorities.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG) performing Battle Management for the Theater Air Control System (TACS) enterprise.

Topics covered

  • BCC organization
  • Mission planning cells
  • Battle management command and control functions
  • Crew force management
  • Mission duty hour limits
  • Operational status
  • Legacy BCC qualification operations
  • Mission crew composition

Questions and answers

What positions make up the legacy BCC mission crew?

The legacy mission crew will consist of the duty positions identified in Table A3.1. (T-2) Additionally, the mission crew may have personnel certified to augment and assist the battle management, weapons, and tactical data links functional areas. (paragraph 90-161)

How is the BCC mission crew structured for Alaska and Hawaii operations?

The BCC mission crew is the focal point for operations. Supervised by an MCC, the mission crew is tasked to execute the mission on a continuous basis and is manned by a number of personnel, tailored to meet mission requirements. (paragraph 90-161)

How many EAC-capable personnel must be on duty?

NORADI 10-4 requires two EAC capable personnel on duty. (paragraph 5)

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