Definition

Proper noun A major command of the United States Air Force responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining combat-ready air forces for deployment and assignment to regional combatant commands. It is the primary provider of air combat weapon systems to the U.S. Air Force.

Usage

"Air Combat Command" is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific organization. It is often abbreviated as ACC.

Examples

• The general was assigned to Air Combat Command.
• Air Combat Command operates a fleet of fighter and bomber aircraft.
• The pilot's new assignment was within Air Combat Command.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe units, assets, or personnel associated with this command.
  • Example: He received an Air Combat Command assignment.

Variants and Related Words

• ACC: The common initialism for Air Combat Command.
  • Example: The directive came from ACC headquarters.

Synonyms

• Major Command: A generic term for a top-level organization within the U.S. Air Force, of which Air Combat Command is one specific instance.

Noun

1. a command that is the primary provider of air combat weapon systems to the United States Air Force; operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management, and rescue aircraft