Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
F12A
Rated Tactical Air Control Center (TACC) Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Responsible for tactical radar air traffic services for aircraft entering, exiting, or operating within the Amphibious Area of Responsibility, and assigning close air support holding points and entry/exit routes for target areas as necessary.
Core Skills
- tactical radar air traffic control
- amphibious airspace management
- aircraft identification
- aircraft separation
- close air support coordination
- holding point assignment
- target area route control
- tactical radio communication
- dynamic airspace deconfliction
Common Certifications
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Control Tower Operator Certificate
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Program
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- FAA Air Traffic Control Instructor Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy 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.