Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

823A Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor teaches terminal attack control to student JTACs and other nonqualified personnel while serving in an approved instructor billet. During initial certification instruction, the instructor remains physically located with the trainee and can take control if necessary, while nonqualified personnel conducting Close Air Support familiarization remain supervised by and physically collocated with a qualified JTAC instructor.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • jtac instruction
  • close air support training
  • terminal attack control
  • student evaluation
  • air ground integration
  • risk management
  • radio communications
  • instructor led training
  • qualification tracking

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Apache Cassandra

Civilian Career Paths

  • Training and Education
  • Aviation Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
  • CompTIA Security+

Career Growth

  • Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

What the Work Involves

  • Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
  • Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
  • Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

Related Occupations

  • Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
  • Management Analysts
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 823A

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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