tactical air controller — The officer in charge of all the operations of the tactical air control center and responsible to the tactical air officer for the control of all aircraft and air warning facilities within the area of responsibility … Aviation dictionary
Forward Air Controller — Ein Forward Air Controller (FAC) (dt. Fliegerleitoffizier) leitet von einem Ort in unmittelbarer Nähe des Kampfgeschehens (vorgeschoben) oder aus einem Gefechtsstand den Einsatz von Kampfflugzeugen bei Luftnahunterstützungsmissionen (CAS… … Deutsch Wikipedia
forward air controller — An officer (aviator/pilot) member of the tactical air control party who, from a forward ground or airborne position, controls aircraft in close air support of ground troops. Also called FAC. See also close air support … Military dictionary
forward air controller (airborne) — A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. The forward air controller (airborne) is normally an airborne extension of the tactical air… … Military dictionary
Air safety — is a term encompassing the theory, investigation and categorization of flight failures, and the prevention of such failures through regulation, education and training. It can also be applied in the context of campaigns that inform the public as… … Wikipedia
Air New Zealand Flight 901 — Most of the wreckage of Flight 901 remains on the slopes of Mount Erebus. This photo, taken on the 25th anniversary in 2004, shows part of the DC 10 s upper fuselage skin with entry door and cabin windows. Part of the opposite side skin, with… … Wikipedia
Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company — ANGLICO (Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company) refers to several small units of the United States Marine Corps who specialize in coordinating artillery, naval gunfire and close air support (CAS) for the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and allied… … Wikipedia
Joint Terminal Attack Controller — Ein Forward Air Controller, FAC, (dtsch. Fliegerleitoffizier) ist eine Person, die nach entsprechender Ausbildung dazu berechtigt ist, von einem Ort in unmittelbarer Nähe des Kampfgeschehens (vorgeschoben) den Einsatz von Kampfflugzeugen zur… … Deutsch Wikipedia
tactical weapons system — ▪ military technology Introduction system integrating tactical weapons with electronic equipment for target acquisition, aiming, or fire control or a combination of such purposes. Tactical weapons are designed for offensive or defensive use … Universalium
enlisted terminal attack controller — Tactical air party member who assists in mission planning and provides final control of close air support aircraft in support of ground forces. Also called ETAC. See also close air support; mission; terminal … Military dictionary
