| | Communications Air Support Central AN/TSQ-207 (CASC) |
| | Primary Purpose | The AN/TSQ-207 CASC replaces the AN/TSQ-155 |
| | Improved Direct Air Support Central (IDASC). The |
| | DASC is the principle Marine Air Command and |
| | Control System (MACCS) air control agency |
| | responsible for the direction of air operations |
| | directly supporting the ground combat element. It |
| | processes and coordinates requests for immediate |
| | air support and coordinates air missions |
| | requiring integration with ground forces and |
| | other supporting arms. |
| | Sub-Functions | Supports other tasking as required as a critical |
| | component of the MACCS. |
| | Equipment Requirements | The AN/TSQ-207 CASC consists of 5 HMMWV's, each |
| | mounted with a Lightweight Modular Shelter and an |
| | environmental control unit, and an M-116A3 |
| | trailer with a MEP-803 Tactical Quiet Generator. |
| | The CASC consists of a shelter suite, a |
| | communications suite, and an automation suite. |
| | The system is scalable, so equipment requirements |
| | can vary based on mission requirements. The |
| | following is the equipment located in each suite |
| | (actual amount will vary): |
| | |
| | Shelter Suite |
| | M-1097 HMMWV's |
| | S-788/G Lightweight Multipurpose Shelters |
| | M116A3 Trailers |
| | B0002 18k BTU Environmental Control Units |
| | MEP-803A or MEP-003A Generators |
| | DRASH General Purpose Tents |
| | Communications Suite |
| | AN/GRC-171 |
| | AN/VRC-83 |
| | AN/VRC-102 |
| | AN/VRC-90 |
| | SB-3865 |
| | Automation Suite |
| | SS-5 Ruggedized Laptop Workstation |
| | SS-20 Ruggedized Workstation |
| | Connectivity Requirements | The CASC provides connectivity to the GCE's |
| | senior Fire Support Coordination Center, the |
| | ACE's Tactical Air Command Center, forward ground |
| | combat units, and both fixed and rotary wing |
| | aircraft. |
| | Crypto Requirements | The Communications Distribution System (CDS) in |
| | the CASC supports all radios and crypto devices |
| | in the MASS inventory. It also provides the |
| | operator the ability to override crypto from each |
| | operator's position. |
| | Normal Locations | Each MASS has received two AN/TSQ-207 systems. |
| | Information Managed | The CASC primarily manages situational displays |
| | of the battlespace, the air tasking order, and |
| | requests for air support. |
| | Products Created | The CASC has the capability to create hard copy |
| | of the information managed. |
| | Lead Service/Contractor | USMC is the lead service, with MARCORSYSCOM, |
| | C4IAD serving as the program sponsor. |
| | Current Fielding Status | The AN/TSQ-207 CASC achieved Full Operational |
| | Capability (FOC) in Jul '99, including MACG-18, MACG-28, MACG-38, MACG-48, and MCCES. |
| Known Problems | None. |
| DIICOE Compliance Rating | Not rated. |
| Point of Contact | Major Peter DeVine, MARCORSYSCOM, DASC Project |
| Officer, (703) 784-0764 |
| Updated by | Captain Robert J. Allen, USMC, CCSC-01 |
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