Which entity is responsible for controlling the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA) airspace?

The Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) is responsible for controlling the Amphibious Objective Area (AOA) airspace. This authority is critical as the AOA represents the designated area for conducting amphibious operations, which includes coordinating air support to ensure both the safety and effectiveness of maritime and ground units. The CATF focuses on integrating air, land, and sea operations for the successful execution of the mission, emphasizing the importance of joint force coordination in a complex operational environment.

The CATF not only oversees the planning and execution of amphibious operations but also manages the airspace within the AOA, ensuring that friendly air operations are deconflicted with hostile actions and that air support is effectively utilized to assist ground operations. This role is vital in maintaining operational tempo and achieving the objectives of the amphibious assault.

In contrast, other entities such as the Commander of Strategic Forces or the Joint Air Support Command have broader strategic roles that do not specifically pertain to the immediate airspace control of an amphibious operation. The Marine Air Control Group supports air operations but does not command the airspace in the AOA; instead, it typically supports the CATF's objectives. Therefore, the responsibility for airspace control in the AOA lies square