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AF JTACs work with Dutch army to sharpen skills

December 11, 2014
Photos by Senior Airman Matthew Lotz
U.S. Air Force joint tactical air controllers from the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron call in simulated airstrikes Dec. 2 in Barcis, Italy. Trained in all types of warfare, JTACs are proficient in a variety of technology and a range of weaponry and can advise and support ground commanders. The training allows JTACs to coordinate with F-16 Fighting Falcons and practice calling in airstrikes on simulated targets in the mountains.
U.S. Air Force joint tactical air controllers from the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron call in simulated airstrikes Dec. 2 in Barcis, Italy. Trained in all types of warfare, JTACs are proficient in a variety of technology and a range of weaponry and can advise and support ground commanders. The training allows JTACs to coordinate with F-16 Fighting Falcons and practice calling in airstrikes on simulated targets in the mountains.

 

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Carpenter, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron joint tactical air controller, writes down coordinates of a simulated target Dec. 2 in Barcis, Italy.
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Carpenter, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron joint tactical air controller, writes down coordinates of a simulated target Dec. 2 in Barcis, Italy.

 

Airman 1st Class Matthew Smith, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron joint tactical air controller, looks at coordinates for an airstrike on a GPS.
Airman 1st Class Matthew Smith, 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron joint tactical air controller, looks at coordinates for an airstrike on a GPS.

 

Air Force joint tactical air controllers from the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron call in simulated airstrikes Dec. 2 in Barcis, Italy.
Air Force joint tactical air controllers from the 435th Air Ground Operation Wing’s 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron call in simulated airstrikes Dec. 2 in Barcis, Italy.

 

An Air Force joint tactical air controller and two Army joint fires observers seek out a simulated target Dec. 2.
An Air Force joint tactical air controller and two Army joint fires observers seek out a simulated target Dec. 2.
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