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COMBAT CONTROL

The mission of a combat controller is to deploy undetected into combat and hostile environments to establish assault zones or airfields, while simultaneously conducting air traffic control, fire support, command and control, direct action, counter-terrorism, foreign internal defense, humanitarian assistance and special reconnaissance in the joint arena. Combat Controllers are Battlefield Airmen assigned to special tactics squadrons. They are trained special operations forces and certified Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers.

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mission image The Combat Control mission involves establishing long-range command and control communications and intelligence so that the Air Guard can:
  • Conduct reconnaissance and surveillance of potential assault zones and target areas
  • Plan, coordinate and conduct operations using advanced technologies
  • Record and submit Terminal Instrument Procedures data and site surveys of assault zones
  • Evaluate and relay status of airfields, assault zones, current battlefield information and weather observations to inbound aircraft and high headquarters
  • Initiate, coordinate and issue air traffic control clearances, holding instructions and advisories
  • Operate and monitor portable and mobile communications equipment and terminal and en route navigation aids
  • Identify, assess and mark assault zones with visual and electronic navigation aids for day and night air-land and airdrop operations