PWS_Appendix_C_-__JTAC_certification_requirements.pdf

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Table 5.3.3.1. Minimum JTAC Certification Controls

1 Laser shall be utilized to mark/designate a target for an aircraft (laser spot tracker recommended). Intent is to utilize laser equipment and laser terminology.

2 IR pointer shall be utilized to mark a target for a NVG equipped aircrew. Intent is to utilize IR equipment and IR terminology.

3 Must use a complete nine line attack brief - IP to target attack (Lines 1-3 should not be abbreviated, not applicable (N/A) or from the overhead).

Note – Services, USSOCOM, and Partner Nations without NVG equipped aircrew, IR Pointer, Laser Target Designator, FAC(A), or RW CAS Aircraft are exempt until such fielding occurs.

5.3.3.2. JTAC Schoolhouse Documentation. JTAC Schoolhouses will provide course completion documentation. If all the training was not accomplished, the JTAC Schoolhouse will provide a deficiency letter listing any required training that was not accomplished to include the reason why the training was not accomplished (e.g. no live or dry controls were completed due to weather). See examples in Appendix A, Enclosures 6 and 7.

5.3.4. JTAC Qualification Process. Once certified, a JTAC will remain qualified, provided:

– JMTL knowledge is maintained

– Evaluation requirements are satisfactorily accomplished

Terminal Attack Control Minimum Required

Condition

Type 1 2 Live or Dry Type 2 2 Live, Dry or Simulated Type 3 1 Live, Dry or Simulated BOT 2 Live or Dry BOC 2 Live, Dry or Simulated

FW CAS Aircraft 2 Live or Dry RW CAS Aircraft 1 Live, Dry or Simulated

Laser control 1 1 Live or Dry IR Pointer 2 1 Live or Dry

Remote Observer 1 Live, Dry or Simulated Video Downlink (VDL) 1 Live, Dry or Simulated

Live 2 Live 9-line attack brief 3 2 Live or Dry

SEAD 1 Live, Dry or Simulated Urban 1 Live, Dry or Simulated

With FAC(A) 1 Live, Dry or Simulated Day 2 Live or Dry

Night 2 Live or Dry