Air Force - TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP) AFSC Enlisted

Summary

There are few things that can change the course of battle like a properly executed air strike. As members of Air Force Special Warfare, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) imbeds with Army and Marine units on the frontline with the incredible responsibility of calling in an air strike on the right target at just the right time. These highly trained experts go through intense physical, mental and technical training in order to withstand the demanding conditions of battle and provide their team with the firepower they need for continued success on the battlefield.

What You’ll Do

• Perform specialized duties related to your Air Force specialty.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems in your field.
• Maintain and operate specialized equipment as required by your role.
• Document procedures and maintain accurate records of your activities.
• Coordinate with team members to accomplish mission objectives effectively.
• Support mission operations through your technical expertise.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Special Warfare Operator Enlistment IFT
• Minimum score of 30 on the TACP selection model completed in Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System
• Normal color vision and depth perception
• Compliance with medical standards for Ground Base Controller Duty
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Must maintain ability to deploy and mobilize worldwide
• Qualification to bear firearms
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit Check
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.