NAVMC 3500.119B — Tactical Air Operations Center Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.119B governs revised standards, regulations, and policy for training TAOC Marines.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.119B
  • Title: TACTICAL AIR OPERATIONS CENTER TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 3 Dec 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It contains training and readiness requirements, mission and organization information, mission essential task matrices, crew positions, and certification standards. It also covers air defense, air operations, airspace control, communications, and related examination and performance standards.

Applies to: This Manual is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • TAOC training and readiness
  • Mission essential tasks
  • Air surveillance and control
  • Air defense doctrine
  • Marine Air Command and Control System
  • Joint air operations
  • Airspace control
  • TAOC radio communications

Questions and answers

What does NAVMC 3500.119B provide for TAOC Marines?

Per the reference, the Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC) Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual, contained in enclosure (1) provides revised standards, regulations, and policy regarding the training of TAOC Marines. (paragraph 1)

What is the goal of the training and readiness program?

The goal of Marine Aviation is to attain and maintain combat readiness to support expeditionary maneuver warfare while conserving resources. (paragraph 6)

How are NAVMC 3500.119B training events structured?

Training events are based on specific requirements and performance standards to ensure a common base of training and depth of combat capability. (paragraph 6)

What happens if a CMMR exceeds 70% of the table of organization?

Creating a CMMR that is any greater than 70% T/O creates impossibilities in terms of numbers of qualified personnel. (paragraph 6)

How does NAVMC 3500.119B describe the TAOC mission?

Provide air surveillance and control of friendly aircraft and surface-to-air weapons in support of offensive air support and anti-air warfare, continuous all-weather radar, non-radar, tower air traffic control services, airspace management, and meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) services in support of the MAGTF and Joint Force Commander. (paragraph 6)

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