Forward Air Controllers, 1985 - 1995.

Abstract

This paper reviews the historical use of Forward Air Controllers (FACs), and examines the air and ground FAC's abilities to function in the threat environments of today and 1995. Two major assumptions were made: Close Air Support (CAS) will continue to be an integral part of tactical air support. The requirement for closely coordinated joint Army/Air Force operations will increase as the Army comes on-line with lighter combat units, greater numbers of sophisticated attack helicopters, and moves toward a doctrine which places increased emphasis on maneuver.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 1985
Accession Number
ADA362737

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Radar
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Search And Rescue
  • Small Arms
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Teamwork
  • Warfare

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