air component coordination element

An Air Force component element that interfaces and provides liaison with the joint force land component commander, or commander Army forces. The air component coordination element is the senior Air Force element assisting the joint force land component commander, or commander Army forces in planning air component supporting and supported requirements. The air component coordination element is responsible to the joint force air component commander and coordinates with the joint force land component commander’s staff, representing the joint force air component commander’s needs in either a supporting or supported role. Also called ACCE. (JP 3-31)