text: Mission Command
  Note. In contiguous areas of operation, the BCT main CP locates behind the battalion TACand
  main CP,the BCT TAC,and out of enemy medium artillery range,if practical. In noncontiguous
  areas of operation, the BCT main CP usually locates within a subordinate battalion’s area of
  operations.
  Tactical Command Post
  4-230. Atactical command postis a facility containing a tailored portion of a unit headquarters designed to
  control portions of an operation for a limited time (FM 6-0). The BCT commander employs the TAC as an
  extension of the main CP to help control the execution of an operation or task. The BCT commander can
  employ the TAC to direct the operations of units close to each other when direct command is necessary. The
  commander can use the TACto control a special task force or to control complex tasks such as reception,
  staging,onward movement,and integration. When the TACis not used,the staff assigned to it reinforces the
  main CP. BCT SOPs should address procedures to detach the TACfrom the main CP.
  4-231. TheTACis fully mobile and is usually located near the decisive point of the operation. The decisive
  point is a geographic place, specific key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, allows
  commanders to gain a marked advantage over an adversary or contribute materially to achieving success
  (JP5-0). As a rule,the post includes the personnel and equipment essential to the tasks assigned;however,
  sometimes the TACrequires augmentation for security. The TACrelies on the main CP for planning,detailed
  analysis,and coordination. Usually the BCT S-3 leads the tactical CP. TACfunctions include the following
  when employed:
  (cid:122) Control current operations.
  (cid:122) Provide information to the COP.
  (cid:122) Assess the progress of operations.
  (cid:122) Assess the progress of higher and adjacent units.
  (cid:122) Perform short-range planning.
  (cid:122) Provide input to targeting and future operations planning.
  (cid:122) Provide a facility for the commander to control operations,issue orders,and conduct rehearsals.
  4-232. Airborne command and control support often requireindependent operations by aircrews and aircraft
  under operational control(OPCON)to commanders and staffs down to the BCT and battalion level. An Army
  airborne command and control platform provides the maneuver commander with a highly mobile,
  self-contained,and reliable airborne digital CP. The CP is equipped with the command and control systems
  needed to operate with joint forces and components,multinational forces,and U.S. Government agencies and
  departments. The airborne command and control platform allows the commander and staff to maintain voice
  and digital connectivity with required elements,roughly replicating the systems and capabilities of a digitized
  maneuver BCT commander’s TAC. The commander and staff can perform all command and control and
  coordination functions from the airborne platform. The airborne platform provides tactical internet access to
  manipulate,store,manage,and analyzedata,information,intelligence,mission plans,and mission progress.
  The size and functions required of an airborne TAC is mission dependent and within the capabilities and
  limitations of the aircraft. Ideally, as a minimum the S-3, S-2, fire support officer, and air liaison officer
  accompany the commander. (See FM 3-99 for information on airborne TACoperations.)
  CommandGroup
  4-233. While not part of the BCT’s table of organization and equipment,the commander can establish the
  command group (see ATP 6-0.5) from the main or TAC (personnel and equipment). The command group,
  led by the BCT commander, consists of whomever the commander designates. The command group can
  include the command sergeant major and representatives from the S-2, S-3, and the fire support cell. The
  command group gives the commander the mobility and protection to move throughout the area of operations
  and to observe and direct BCT operations from forward positions. Normally, the command group is task
  organized with a security element whenever it departs the main or TACs. For example,a maneuver platoon
  from one of the BCTs maneuver battalions may be tasked toprovide that element. The commander positions