Joint terminal attack controller

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A qualified (certified) Service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations. A qualified and current joint terminal attack controller will be recognized across the U.S. Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform terminal attack control. Also called JTAC.

JTACs are trained at Nellis AFB, Nevada.

[edit] See also

• Forward air control

Forward Air Controllers or "JTAC's" are now also trained at Spangdahlem AFB, Germany through the JFCOE (Joint Firepower Course Of Excellence).