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JTAC Warfighter Brief - Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation

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AF M&S Conference<br />

<strong>JTAC</strong> <strong>Warfighter</strong> <strong>Brief</strong><br />

TSgt Nicholas Picoc<br />

Chief Joint Terminal Attack Controller<br />

Instructor<br />

USAFE AGOS<br />

1


Upgrading to a <strong>JTAC</strong><br />

Initially 1C4X1 (TACP), 1C2X1 (CCT), 13DXB (STO) or an 1XXXU<br />

(ALO)<br />

Complete 5 Level upgrade<br />

Promoted to SrA<br />

Accomplish home unit training requirements (unit specific)<br />

Accomplish <strong>JTAC</strong> MOA/AFI 13-112v1<br />

Chief <strong>JTAC</strong>-I & Comm<strong>and</strong>ers approval<br />

Attend Joint Terminal Attack Controller Qualification Course<br />

Mission Qualification Training at local unit<br />

Evaluation<br />

Certification<br />

Continuation Training & Re-evaluation<br />

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 2


<strong>Simulation</strong>s <strong>and</strong> the <strong>JTAC</strong><br />

Initially <strong>Simulation</strong>s are used in basic <strong>JTAC</strong> upgrade<br />

Allows upgrade airman to practice <strong>and</strong> apply base processes of<br />

CAS system.<br />

9-line execution<br />

Artillery/Mortar integration<br />

Terminal Guidance Operations<br />

Naval Gunfire<br />

Rotary Wing CAS/CCA<br />

AC-130 operations<br />

Night Close <strong>Air</strong> Support<br />

Compare the price of a simulator to the coordination involved in a<br />

single CAS mission<br />

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 3


ASOS Continuation Training<br />

USAF <strong>JTAC</strong><br />

2 CAS <strong>Simulation</strong> Controls every six months.<br />

CAS Replacement<br />

Units with a JFCOM accredited simulation device may replace a<br />

maximum of 2 live-fly CT controls per 6 month period.<br />

JFO training<br />

Emergency Close <strong>Air</strong> Support<br />

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e<br />

4


<strong>Simulation</strong>s impact downrange<br />

Down range scenarios can be brought back to home station<br />

Mission locations <strong>and</strong> events can be brought back to home unit<br />

<strong>and</strong> recreated/adjusted<br />

Baghdad<br />

K<strong>and</strong>ahar<br />

New TTP’s can be practiced in a training environment first<br />

instead of combat<br />

Keyhole CAS<br />

Urban CAS TTP<br />

New equipment training<br />

ROVER III<br />

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 5


Future development<br />

Integration with Fighter Squadrons or Training Squadrons<br />

Realistic hardware Mock-up IZLID, LRF, Head set etc.<br />

Integration with other battlefield systems<br />

Integration of digital CAS Systems (TACP CASS, BAO, SWIC,<br />

STRIKE LINK)<br />

<strong>Simulation</strong> of ASOC Gateway<br />

Population of moving A/C<br />

Population of maneuvering Ground <strong>for</strong>ces<br />

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 6


Questions?<br />

?<br />

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 7

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