Army Air Forces Tactical Center | |
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Active | 1942–2012 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Role | Professional Military Education |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Brig Gen Hume Peabody |
The Army Air Forces Tactical Center was a major command and military training organization of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. It trained cadres from newly formed units in combat operations under simulated field conditions around which new combat groups would be formed. It was established as the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics (AAFSAT) in 1942 and redesignated the following year.
In addition to its training function, the school also developed as a tactical doctrine development center, assuming the functions formerly assigned the Air Corps Tactical School. In June 1946, the center became the Army Air Forces Proving Ground Command.