Description
Some of the military’s most difficult missions are carried out by Combat Controller (CCT) who operates in remote, often hostile areas. Acting as a one-man attachment to other special forces teams, these highly specialized Airmen are trained in a wide range of skills, including scuba, parachuting and snowmobiling, as well as being FAA-certified air traffic controllers in order to establish air control and provide combat support on missions all over the globe.
Core Skills
- radio communications procedures
- tactical data reporting
- airspace coordination
- air traffic control fundamentals
- mission planning and deconfliction
- situational awareness
- risk assessment and mitigation
- technical report writing
- map reading and digital navigation
- use of secure communications
- checklist and procedure compliance
- time-critical decision making
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Personal Protection Specialist (PPS)
- Executive Protection Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Firearms Instructor Certification (NRA or state)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- 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.