Which mission is designated to provide command and control communications for the Air Component Commander or AOC?

• A. ACOMS mission
• B. ASOS mission
• C. WHCA mission
• D. ACE

Answer: (A)

ACOMS mission is the element that provides the command and control communications backbone for the Air Component Commander or the Air Operations Center. This mission ensures secure, integrated voice and data links across the joint and coalition force, enabling timely dissemination of the air tasking order, battle management, and real-time situational awareness. It supports survivable communications in dynamic operations so decision-makers can issue and coordinate orders effectively.

The other options don’t fit this role: ASOS is focused on close air support operations, not the AOC’s C2 network; WHCA is the White House Communications Agency, serving a different domain; and ACE refers to an airborne command element, which is a different configuration and not the designated AOC C2 communications mission.