The Air Force’s Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, or SOF TACPs, are ground special operators who direct air power on the battlefield. Specifically, these Airmen call in air and ground strikes while embedded with a special forces team, such as the Army Rangers or Navy SEALs. These SOF TACPs are selected from the conventional TACP force to integrate air and ground in Air Force Special Tactics, with only 5% of TACPs serving in special operations. The majority of SOF TACPs are assigned to the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, who have been continuously deployed “outside the wire” since 9/11.
The Video of the Week: The road to becoming a Spec Ops TACP
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The Air Force's Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party Airmen (SOF TACPs) are specialized operators who coordinate air and ground strikes on the battlefield, primarily embedded with elite units like the Army Rangers and Navy SEALs. Only 5% of TACPs serve in this capacity, with most assigned to the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, which has been deployed continuously since 9/11.
Key points from this article:
- The SOF TACPs are selected from the conventional TACP force to serve in Air Force Special Tactics, highlighting the rigorous selection process.
- How the integration of SOF TACPs with special forces teams enhances battlefield effectiveness by coordinating air and ground strikes.
- Why the continuous deployment of the 17th Special Tactics Squadron since 9/11 underscores the ongoing demand for specialized air-ground coordination in modern warfare.
The Video of the Week: The road to becoming a Spec Ops TACP
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The Air Force’s Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party Airmen, or SOF TACPs, are ground special operators who direct air power on the battlefield. Specifically, these Airmen call in air and ground strikes while embedded with a special forces team, such as the Army Rangers or Navy SEALs. These SOF TACPs are selected from the […]
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