Air Force AFSC · Combat & Infantry
19ZXB Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer
Overview
Tactical Air Control Party Officers embed with Army and Marine units on front lines and call air strikes against the right targets at the right time. They operate under demanding battlefield conditions to provide their teams with air delivered firepower.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
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
- problem solving in austere environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Python
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Aviation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
Related Occupations
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Software Developers
- Database Administrators
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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