Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. FAC Operations in Close Air Support Role in SVN

Abstract

This report addresses the role of the Forward Air Controller (FAC) in Southeast Asia. The various categories of FACs are discussed, including the function of the Ground FAC and the duties he performs. With quick reaction and responsiveness to requirements generated by the SEA conflict, the FAC became increasingly important to the effectiveness of airpower in the conflict. This report reviews the ALO/FAC/SCAR system, including organization, manning, and training. It delineates efforts expended in controlling and coordinating airstrikes, as well as other actions during operations. The final chapter outlines new proposals and innovations pertaining to advanced technology and seeks better ways to accomplish the accepted FAC process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1969
Accession Number
ADA486944

Entities

People

  • James B. Overton

Organizations

  • Pacific Air Forces

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Combat Operations
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Organizations
  • Southeast Asia
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Target Designators
  • Vietnam War
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Business Analytics
  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.