In this article we will explore Combined Air Operations Centre, a topic that has captured the attention of academics, experts and hobbyists alike in recent years. Combined Air Operations Centre has proven to be a complex and multifaceted topic encompassing a wide range of perspectives and approaches. From its impact on society to its relevance in the scientific field, Combined Air Operations Centre has been the subject of debate and discussion in various circles and disciplines. Throughout these pages, we will delve into the different aspects of Combined Air Operations Centre, exploring its origins, evolution and possible implications for the future. We hope to provide our readers with a comprehensive and enriching insight into this fascinating topic.
Combined Air Operations Centres (CAOCs) are multinational headquarters for tactical and operational control of NATO Air Forces below the Joint Force Command level. They operate within the NATO Integrated Air Defense System (NATINADS) framework.
Within the European NATO command structure they are subordinated to NATO's Allied Air Command (AIRCOM), and is superior to Control and Reporting Centres, national airspace control centers and Regional Airspace Surveillance Coordination Centres (RASCC) such as BALTNET. NATO may also operate in Europe static and deploy-able CAOCs.
Predecessor organizations of the CAOC were Air Tactical Operations Centre (ATOC) and Air Defence Operations Centre (ADOC). Until 1980 the two HQs for air attack and air defence operated autonomously.
Designation | Location | Country | Notes | Ref. |
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CAOC UE | Uedem | Germany | ||
CAOC TJ | Torrejon Air Base | Spain | ||
DACCC PR | Poggio Renatico Air Base | Italy | Deployable Air Command and Control Centre |
Designation | Location | Country | Year deactivated | Notes | Ref. |
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CAOC 1 | Finderup | Denmark | 2008 | Replaced at same location by CAOC Finderup | |
CAOC 2 | Uedem | Germany | 2008 | Replaced at same location by Deployable CAOC Uedem Deployable | |
CAOC 3 | Reitan | Norway | 2008 | Responsibility transferred to CAOC Finderup | |
CAOC 4 | Meßstetten | Germany | 2008 | Responsibility transferred to CAOC Uedem | |
CAOC 5 | Poggio Renatico Air Base | Italy | 2013 | Replaced at same location by Deployable CAOC | |
CAOC 6 | Eskişehir | Turkey | 2013 | Responsibility transferred to CAOC Torrejon | |
CAOC 7 | Larissa | Greece | 2013 | Responsibility transferred to CAOC Torrejon | |
CAOC 8 | Torrejon Air Base | Spain | 2013 | Replaced at same location by CAOC Torrejon | |
CAOC 9 | RAF High Wycombe | United Kingdom | 2008 | Responsibility transferred to CAOC Finderup | |
CAOC 10 | Lisbon | Portugal | 2013 | Responsibility transferred to CAOC Torrejon | |
CAOC F | Finderup | Denmark | 2013 | Responsibility moved to CAOC Uedem | |
Balkans CAOC | Vicenza | Italy | 2001 | ||
DCAOC UD | Uedem | Germany | 2013 | Deployable CAOC Uedem, Replaced at same location by CAOC UD |