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Close Air Support Roles & Controllers

Close Air Support Roles & Controllers explains who actually runs CAS on the ground and in the air. This section covers FAC, JTAC and AFAC responsibilities, how they brief, clear and control attacks, and how their guidance keeps friendly troops alive in both real operations and DCS missions.

Articles
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AFAC (Airborne Forward Air Controller)
FAC (Forward Air Controller)
JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller)