Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
822A Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)
Current service use not established
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Joint Terminal Attack Controller directs combat aircraft from a forward position during close air support and other offensive air operations. The controller performs terminal attack control and integrates air missions with the fire and movement of friendly forces near hostile targets.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- Air mission integration with friendly-force movement
- Fixed-wing and rotary-wing close air support coordination
Notes & Sources
- The supplied evidence does not establish civilian air traffic controller entry restrictions or whether JTAC experience meets prior-controller hiring criteria.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 822A
[1] NEC entry "822A - Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)"; cached text line 21400; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Air mission integration with friendly-force movement, Fixed-wing and rotary-wing close air support coordination
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