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Some websites you can visit to read more... http://www.lackland.af.mil/342trs/TACP/TACP1.HTM
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Welcome to the ROMAD.COM public affairs
section. This area is designed to give you a brief overview of what
a ROMAD is and what we do. 1C4X1 Tactical Air Command and Control Specialist. 1C4X1 is an AFSC (MOS for you army folks) for enlisted personnel filling the role of a TACP. These personnel have a 3 tiered career path. First, they attend a 72 day Techschool at Hurlburt Field Florida where they learn the basics of their job. Items such as Ground Navigation, symbology, basic radio and a long list of other items. Everyday at the school starts with some outstanding Physical Training. Since we are stationed predominantly on Army Forts, we comply with the Army Physical testing standards (see www.army.mil for details on their programs). The next step is called 5 level and this is where we get used the most. The 1C4 will, by now, will have attained their ETAC (Enlisted Terminal Attack Control) status. Which means that they can now control air strikes on their own without someone over their shoulder. This makes this individual a MASSIVE force multiplier. With a portable radio-transceiver, an ETAC can call forth massive firepower to any point on the battlefield in support of the Army Ground commanders scheme of battle. At the 7 and 9 levels (combined for ease of understanding) a 1C4 is a manager of teams of other 1C4s. Placed in positions such as Flight NCOIC or Squadron superintendent they could command as many as 75 personnel. For further information about where you might find 1C4s click the Career Path Link to the left. You will find 1C4s on ABCCC, JSTARS and every combat maneuver unit the Army has to include the Special Forces and the Rangers. We live on Army forts almost all of our careers. Open your local Post phone book and look for XXX ASOS or XXX ASOC. Those units will contain your 1C4s. TACP: Tactical Air Control Party. (pronounced
TACK-P) The most forward element of the US Air Force ground Tactical
Air Control System. The term can be used to identify one 1C4, one
ALO or an entire squadron of them. Thus, if you entered a TOC
(Tactical Operations Center) and yelled, "Hey TACP!" you
might have several individuals look up at you. (Probably the Cmd Sgt
Major among them wondering why you are shouting in his TOC)
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| Cross Training |
What's it take to cross train into the 1C4X1?
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| Special Forces / Ranger |
Yes, we have personnel with all the Ranger battalions and all the Active
Special Forces Groups. These individuals are hand selected and tested to
fill these positions. They are among the top 2% of the career field in
their knowledge and intestinal fortitude. Only personnel that have been
in the job for at least 3 years can even apply for a SOF (Special Operations
Forces) position. Below is an example message that was sent out to
all the Air Support Operations Groups world wide:
SUBJ: SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (SOF) TACP
SELECTION (CORRECTED COPY) Requirements ETAC SrA - MSG Must be able to pass a Class III Flight Physical
Selection is broken down into a SUBJECTIVE and OBJECTIVE evaluation:
SUBJECTIVE CEM Record Evaluation The CEMs/ASOG representatives evaluate each package based on EPRs / evals / background and overall experience
OBJECTIVE PRACTICAL EVALUATION Held at Ft Bragg May/Nov
Board Interview
APFT 58 push-ups in 2 minutes 62 sit-ups in 2 minutes 6 chin-ups 2 mile run in 15:18 minutes
5 Mile Run Done in PT gear and must be completed under the 40 minute time limit.
50 Meter Swim Completed in BDUs and boots. Must use a tactical stroke and may not touch the bottom or sides of the pool and may not show any signs of fear or panic.
20 Km Road March with 55lb Ruck, Weapon, LBE, BDUs and softcap. 4 hour time limit Note: Only issue boots are authorized, No Hi-techs, Adidas, etc.
Field Skills
All events will be conducted under ANY environmental or physical conditions
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