interceptor controller

An officer who controls fighter aircraft allotted to him for interception purposes.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

References in periodicals archive

On board USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), OS1 Michael Hoch provides a status report to CDR John Cordle, while standing watch as Aircraft Interceptor Controller monitoring a no-fly zone around USS Harry S.

Eye on the Fleet

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