How long are Tacp deployments?

6. Deployment length: TACP personnel will deploy with and redeploy with their supported Army unit. TACP deployment length will align with the supported Army unit’s rotation (typically 9 months supporting Brigade Combat Team and lower echelons and 12 months supporting Division and higher echelons).

What is the washout rate for Tacp?

The attrition rate of Air Force TACPs has been as high as 70% in recent years. TACPs must undergo intense physical, mental, and technical training to prepare for the conditions of battle so that they can provide their team the firepower necessary to ensure battlefield success.

Can a Tacp go to sniper school?

No, of course not. Selecting and training snipers is very expensive.

Is a Tacp Special Forces?

TACPs are Special Warfare airmen who operate in multiple contexts. Most commonly, TACPs serve as the principal Air Force liaison element to the United States Army (USA), where they align with combat maneuver echelons from Corps to Battalion level.

How long is TACP training in the Air Force?

The students take part in a 73-day technical training course broken down into six blocks of instruction, physical training and a weekly ruck march lasting up to four hours complete with up to 85 pounds of gear.

What are the minimum fitness requirements for TACP?

TACP members are assigned to all conventional Army combat units and to various other units such as Special Forces, Navy SEALs and the Army Rangers. All candidates must meet the following minimum standards: RUN: 1.5 miles, 6 laps around a 440-yard track in under 10 minutes and 47 seconds.

How long is the tactical air control party course?

The Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice Course is 85 days in duration, delivered at Lackland Air Force Base, and is divided into three blocks: Block 1: This 30 day block of training covers Basic Career Knowledge and includes portable radio familiarisation, basic career knowledge and associated publications.

What can a TACP do in the Army?

These units can vary from airborne infantry, mechanized or heavy armor tanks. For the next two to three years, they’ll be in training to eventually become joint terminal attack controllers or JTACs. After that, a TACP can try out for assignments where they would be attached to Army special forces teams and Ranger units.