Description
There are few things that can change the course of battle like a properly executed air strike. As members of Air Force Special Warfare, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) officers imbed with Army and Marine units on the frontline with the incredible responsibility of calling in an air strike on the right target at just the right time. These highly trained experts go through intense physical, mental and technical training in order to withstand the demanding conditions of battle and provide their team with the firepower they need for continued success on the battlefield.
Core Skills
- tactical communications planning
- radio and data link operations
- air-ground integration
- situational awareness and battlespace management
- mission planning and execution
- geospatial tools usage
- secure communications procedures
- risk assessment under fire
- joint and coalition coordination
- briefing and debriefing
- team leadership
- training and instruction
- after-action reporting
- problem solving in austere environments
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Executive Protection Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification (NRA Law Enforcement or equivalent)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) or EMT
- State POST Certification (for law enforcement roles)
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.