Task Control Block <architecture> An {MVS} {control block} used to communicate information about {tasks} within an {address space} that are connected to an {MVS} subsystem such as {MQSeries} for {MVS/ESA} or {CICS}. FAQ (http://www-4.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/library/manuals/csqfao/CSQFAO22.HTM). (2000-12-30)