Who controls and coordinates airborne tactical aircraft and helicopter operations with supporting arms and other air operations through the TACC (afloat)?

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The Tactical Air Officer is the person in charge of commanding and synchronizing airborne tactical aircraft and helicopter operations, working through the Tactical Air Control Center afloat. This role plans and directs air sorties, issues tactical guidance to aircraft, and ensures all air activity—air-to-ground, air-to-air, and helicopter support—is integrated with other arms and air operations via the TACC. The TAO acts as the primary advisor to the commanding officer on tactical air matters, maintaining the air plan, resolving airspace deconfliction, and coordinating communications so missions proceed smoothly from launch to recovery. While other officers contribute to the overall battle picture, the Tactical Air Officer specifically focuses on the control and coordination of airborne tactics through the TACC.