Tactical Air Control Squadron 11

Tactical Air Control Squadron 11 (TACRON 11) is a United States Navy aviation command and control unit established in 1951. The squadron's primary mission is to provide tactical air control for amphibious operations, coordinating air support for Marine and Navy forces during exercises and real-world contingencies. TACRON 11 has participated in major operations including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism, supporting amphibious ready groups and expeditionary strike groups worldwide. The unit is renowned for its expertise in air-ground coordination and remains an essential component of U.S. naval expeditionary warfare.