Joint Terminal Attack Controller, A Primary MOS For The Future
Abstract
Over the past couple of years, the joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) has become a pivotal military occupational specialty (MOS). From distributed operations (DO) in Afghanistan to Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) supporting Iraqi Army, U.S. Army, Naval Special Warfare, and Marine Reconnaissance units, JTAC's synchronize, apply, and link the aviation combat element (ACE) and the ground combat element (GCE). Combined arms, all fire support assets to include aviation delivered ordnance in perfect balance with maneuver, is an essential part of maneuver warfare. JTAC's, particularly with ANGLICO, have become the face of combined arms in both planning, integration of joint assets, and execution providing other services the expertise that only the Marine air ground task force (MAGTF) can provide. However, JTAC billets have been difficult to fill, and a new approach is needed. Because of increasing demand with the MOS, lengthy initial training, and rapid turnover, the JTAC MOS must become a primary MOS to sustain requirements in the operating forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 07, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA510314
Entities
People
- M. J. Bragg
Organizations
- Marine Corps University