Peering through her binoculars, Philips observes from about a kilometer away as the shells go screaming into the dirt, sending plumes of debris into the air ... being a [forward observer] is ...

But what if the FAC(A) was the JTAC? A crew comprised of a qualified JTAC (enlisted or officer) flying in the back seat of a rated officer’s plane performing forward air control is not far-fetched — ...

And the one Soldier that can help make that happen is the Joint Fires Observer ... control, and adjust surface to surface fires (such as artillery, mortars, and naval surface gunfire); Provide ...

To further enhance viewing capability, the O-2 was designed with two seats, with one observer’s seat located ... the low-speed nature of the forward air control mission. Built for Vietnam ...

Like the sword, the current trajectory of the forward air control program indicates declining relevance due to neglect, changing operational paradigms, and preservation for the sake of tradition.

Known as the Cessna O-2TT, the proposed aircraft was an intriguing blend of design elements collectively focused on forward air control missions. Using the O-2 as a starting point, Cessna replaced ...

Accordingly, the Military Dictionary defines a forward air controller as “An officer (aviator/pilot) member of the tactical air control party who, from a forward ground or airborne position ...