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The United States Air Force Combat Control Teams, singular Combat Controller (CCT) (AFSC 1Z2X1), are an elite special operations force (specifically known as "special tactics operators") who specialize in all aspects of air-ground communication, as well as air traffic control, fire support (including rotary and fixed-wing close air support), and command, control, and communications in covert ...
Pararescuemen performing a hoist extraction during a training exercise Combat Controllers guiding a C-130 while taking off at a remote airfield A Special Operations Weather Tech pilots an RQ-11B UAV in Afghanistan. This is a list of United States Air Force special tactics squadrons.
The course provides wind tunnel training, in-air instruction focusing on student stability, aerial maneuvers, air sense, parachute opening procedures and parachute canopy control. [ 5 ] Air Force Combat Diver School , Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center , Naval Support Activity Panama City , Florida (6 weeks)
As the Air Force's Tier 1 unit, the 24th STS provides special operations airmen to the Joint Special Operations Command, including Pararescuemen, Combat Controllers, Special Reconnaissance, and Tactical Air Control Party personnel. 24th STS members are also trained to conduct classified and clandestine operations such as direct action, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, hostage rescue, and ...
A United States Air Force air control squadron is a group assigned to provide combat air control services in the form of radar, surveillance identification, weapons control, Battle Management and theater communications data link to the forces or area it is assigned to. This list contains squadrons inactive, active, and historical.
The US Air Force ordinary holds the position of honor at the top of the crest. It is supported by the erect wings, which symbolize the combat ready United States Air Force and the Theater Air Control System. At the bottom of the wings rests the TACP ordinary, representing the most forward element of the Theater Air Control System.
The United States Air Force's 505th Command and Control Wing is organized under the United States Air Force Warfare Center.The wing is dedicated to improving readiness through integrated training, tactics development and operational testing for command and control of air, space and cyberspace.
With its 53 million dollar annual budget, the training center utilizes simulators, curriculum, and instructors to meet the Air Force's training needs. [6] The Special Operations personnel trained at the center include Pararescuemen, Combat Controllers, and Special Operations Weathermen. [7]