Air Force AFSC · Combat & Infantry
1Z3X1 Tactical Air Control Party Specialist (TACP)
Overview
A Tactical Air Control Party Specialist embeds with Army and Marine units on the front line and calls air strikes against the correct target at the appropriate time. The specialist operates under demanding battlefield conditions to provide supported teams with air-delivered firepower.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 1Z311 helper · 1Z331 apprentice · 1Z351 journeyman · 1Z371 craftsman
Core Skills
- tactical radio communications
- secure voice and data procedures
- close air support coordination
- targeting and fires integration
- GPS and digital mapping
- field networking and line-of-sight planning
- COMSEC handling and key management
- situational awareness under stress
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- mission planning and debriefing
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Personal Trainer - Exercise Fitness Specialist (CPT-EFS)
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- CompTIA A+
Career Growth
- CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- GIAC Security Expert (GSE)
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1Z3X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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