618th Air Operations Center

The 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) is a key military command hub responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing air operations to support national and allied security objectives. It manages air missions such as combat, airlift, surveillance, and humanitarian efforts, ensuring these activities are effective, safe, and synchronized with other military branches. Located within the U.S. Indo-Pacific region, the 618th AOC acts as a central hub for analyzing intelligence, issuing orders, and adapting plans in real-time to rapidly changing situations, thereby maintaining air superiority and strategic stability in its area of responsibility.