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8077 - Weapons and Tactics Instructor-Air Officer

Summary

This MOS requires formal Air Officer instruction, training and certification.

It forms the foundation skill for assignment as Air Officers and JTAC-I.

A Weapons and Tactics Instructor – Air Officer directs and controls close air support missions and advises commanders of ground units on matters pertaining to air support.

In addition, this individual is responsible to the commander for directing and managing a units air support training plan.

Prerequisites

Must hold MOS 7502 or 8002.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligible.

Requirements

Must successfully complete the MAWTS-1 Air Officer Course (M140E11), MCAS Yuma, AZ.

POI CID

None

Duties

Manage a unit’s Weapons and Tactics Training Program.

Perform academic, simulation, and operational instruction on all facets of aviation integration.

Serve as the ground commander’s primary advisor on aviation integration.

Analyze performance and provide corrective guidance to members of a unit’s Tactical Air Control Party.

Instruct on current enemy capabilities and the tactics to counter their threat.

Related SOC Title & Code

Teachers and Instructors, All Other 25-3099.

None.