Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38
| Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 | |
|---|---|
MTACS-38 | |
| Active | 1 September 1967 – 19 November 2021 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Aviation Command and Control |
| Role | Provide TACC for the ACE Commander |
| Part of | Marine Air Control Group 38 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom |
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 (MTACS-38) was a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit that provided the Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). The TACC is the senior agency in the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) and serves as the operational command post for the commander of the aviation combat element and their staff. The squadron was based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California and fell under the command of Marine Air Control Group 38 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.