AIR FORCE - AFMAN 10-3505 VOL 1
JOINT TERMINAL ATTACK CONTROLLER (JTAC) TRAINING PROGRAM
Organization: | AIR FORCE |
Publication Date: | 7 November 2023 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 80 |
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Purpose.
The purpose of this manual is to ensure standardized JTAC training across the Air Force. Additionally, this document defines the individuals in the Air Force authorized for JTAC duties and establishes the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) 1Z3X1 and TACP Officer 19ZXB Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) as JTAC-inherent. Adherence to this AFMAN ensures that Air Force JTACs meet all the requirements outlined in the JTAC MOA and JP 3-09, Joint Fire Support. Air Force JTACs are recognized across the DoD and by JTAC MOA partner nations as capable and authorized to perform TAC.
This manual provides baseline guidance for conducting a JTAC ICT program. Air Force unit JTAC training programs are governed by this AFMAN. Each unit with a JTAC program will have a Master Training Plan. (T-1)
Training programs should be tailored to meet the unit's Mission Essential Tasks Lists (METLs). In addition, units should style training programs towards preparation for upcoming taskings or requirements IAW the unit's Designed Operational Capability (DOC) or Mission Essential Tasks.
This manual provides guidance on the use of Ready Tasking Messages (RTMs). The RTM is a major command (MAJCOM)-developed continuation training (CT) program to improve proficiency of Air Force JTACs and to develop metrics that match resources with required JTAC training requirements.