Beyond Contingency Response Groups: Air Traffic Control and the Theater Air Control System

The book delves into the complexities of air traffic control (ATC) within the United States Air Force, particularly in contingency and wartime scenarios. It examines the challenges of integrating ATC with the Theater Air Control System (TACS), identifying significant gaps in tactics, training, and equipment that hinder operational effectiveness. Historical attempts to merge ATC and weapons control roles are critiqued as misguided. The text underscores the urgent need for improved collaboration to enhance flight safety, as evidenced by numerous Hazardous Air Traffic Reports from pilots and controllers.