Tactical Air Command

• Tactical Air Command (TAC) was established in 1946 as a major command of the United States Air Force. • TAC was responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and deploying tactical and strategic forces for worldwide deployment in support of U.S. national security objectives. • During the Cold War, TAC played a crucial role in defending the United States and its allies against the threat of Soviet aggression. • One of TAC's most famous missions was Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. • TAC was also involved in numerous other conflicts and operations, including the Gulf War, Kosovo War, and Iraq War. • TAC was disbanded in 1992 as part of a reorganization of the U.S. Air Force, with its functions and responsibilities being absorbed by other commands. • TAC's legacy lives on in the tactics, techniques, and procedures it developed, which continue to influence military operations to this day. • TAC was known for its rapid response capabilities and ability to quickly deploy and sustain airpower in support of ground forces. • TAC aircraft were equipped with advanced technologies and weapons systems to ensure air superiority and precision strike capabilities. • TAC personnel were highly trained and skilled in conducting a wide range of missions, from close air support to air interdiction and strategic bombing.