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joint terminal attack controller |
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A qualified (certified) Service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations. A qualified and current joint terminal attack controller will be recognized across the Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform terminal attack control. Also called JTAC. See also terminal attack control. |
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The drive for a JFO is grounded on meeting the maneuver commander's needs for a trained service member who can request, adjust and control various surface-to-surface munitions; provide targeting information for the joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) in support of Types 2 and 3 close air support (CAS) when the JTAC cannot see the target or the aircraft at the weapons release point; and perform autonomous terminal guidance operations (TGOs). 14) Control below 25,000 feet was exercised by joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) in coordination with the division air officer. The process for a certified JFO to become a qualified JFO requires a considerable amount of home-station training concurrently with an Air Force joint terminal attack controller (JTAC). |
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