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FAC (A)
- FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER AIRBORNE
- (AIRBORNE EXTENSION OF THE JTAC)
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3 OBJECTIVES OF THE FAC (A):
- 1. ACHIEVE THE GFCs MISSION
- 2. MAXIMIZE AND INTEGRATE FIRES
- 3. MITIGATE FRATRICIDE
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7 FAC (A) AIRCRAFT PLATFORM:
- USMC: F/A 18, AV-8B, AH-1, UH-1 (x4)
- USN: F/A 18 (x1)
- USAF: A-10, F-16 (x2)
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FAC (A) CAPABILITIES:
Radio Relay
- Provide link bet JTAC and RW assets
- Perform on scene commander duties in SAR
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FAC (A) CAPABILITIES:
Indirect Fires CFF:
- Perform as arty spotter
- Perform Calls for Fire
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FAC (A) CAPABILITIES:
Asset Coordination
- Manage multiple stack
- Deconflict A/C and Surface Fires
- Pass Situation Updates
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FAC (A) CAPABILITIES)
Reconnaissance
- Provide targeting and weaponeering recommendations
- Provide a perspective from the air
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FAC (A) CAPABILITIES:
MARKING / DESIGNATION / COORDINATE GENERATION
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JTAC - FAC (A) HANDOVER:
- 1.BRIEF (check ins, 9 line, situation etc)
- 2.STACK (CP, IP etc)
- 3.MARK (non-kinetic, kinetic)
- 4.CONTROL (terminal attack control)
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