Military

PATRECONWING 1 Detachment, Kadena
Tactical Support Center (TSC), Kadena

The Tactical Support Centers (TSC) are a critical part of COMPATRECONFORPAC's mission and operations. TSCs plan, direct and control MPA operations. Their functions include mission planning, preflight and postflight support, crew briefing and debriefing, on-station tactical direction and control, analysis and training.

Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment (NPMOD) is a tenant command of Fleet Activities Okinawa (CFAO), and is located aboard Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. NPMOD's mission is to provide Meteorological and Oceanographic support to CTG 72.2, PATRECONWING ONE DET Kadena, CFAO/Naval Air Facility Kadena (NAFK), and various other US Navy, Marine Corps and DoD assets on island.