TACP
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Tactical Air Control Party |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
TACP stands for Tactical Air Control Party, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
US Air Force airmen embedded with Army ground units to advise commanders on air power and to direct close air support, frequently as qualified joint terminal attack controllers. They wear a black beret.
Example: The TACP called in two F-15Es to strike the mortar position.
Usage notes
TACP airmen work alongside Army infantry, armor and special operations units, and some serve with special operations forces in special tactics squadrons. The career field traces its roots to the forward air controllers of World War II and Korea, and it remains the Air Force's main link to Army maneuver forces.
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