20 mayo 2014

Real Life: JTAC in action!

JTAC & CCT Training • Calling Down A-10 Warthog Fire
Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) are specially qualified service members who direct combat aircraft from a forward position while engaged in close air support and offensive air support operations. U.S. Air Force Combat Control Teams (CCT) are ground combat forces specialized in air traffic control, fire support and command, control, and communications in covert or austere environments. CCTs are often assigned individually or as a team to Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, and Navy SEALs to provide expert air support coordination and communications capabilities. Many CCTs also qualify and maintain proficiency as joint terminal attack controllers. This video shows two clips of JTACs and CCTs calling for fire support from A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft (Warthogs). 1st Clip: U.S. Marine Corps JTACs work with A-10 pilots during a live-fire exercise at Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Townsend, GA on May 20, 2014. 2nd Clip: A U.S. Air Force Combat Control Team call in A-10s during a live ordnance drop near Nellis AFB in Nevada on September 23, 2011. Credits: Video provided by Gung Ho Vids

JTAC's! In harms way so others may live!!!

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron practice calling in close air support during the Exercise Saber Strike 2015. Credits: Video provided by US Military Videos & Photos 

USAF Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Urban Combat Training

United States Air Force Joint terminal attack controller conduct a urban combat training. JTAC is action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations from a forward position. Credits: Video provided by USA Military Channel 

JTACs In Action!

Credits: video provided by GEARDOSHIT