Which center plans and coordinates aerospace support for land forces?

The Control and Reporting Center (CRC) is responsible for planning and coordinating aerospace support for land forces. It functions as a key component in the command and control structure, ensuring that air support is effectively integrated into land operations. The CRC manages the surveillance and control of the airspace and provides critical information to land forces about the status of air operations. This role involves coordinating between various military branches to ensure that air support aligns with the needs and movements of ground troops.

The other options, while they also contribute to air and ground coordination in different ways, do not specifically focus on the overarching planning and coordination responsibilities for aerospace support. The Tactical Air Coordinator Airborne typically serves in a direct support role, while the Air Operations Center oversees broader air operations that can include but are not limited to land support. The Tactical Air Control Party operates at a lower level, coordinating close air support but not necessarily engaging in the strategic planning needed for comprehensive aerospace support to land forces. Therefore, the Control and Reporting Center stands out as the most appropriate choice for this specific role.