FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER SUPPORTING U.S. ARMY — Part 3 | The Archive Project

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OUTLINES MISSION OF FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER IN SUPPORTING US ARMY GROUND TROOPS. EXPLAINS HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE ARMY LIAISON OFFICER AND THE DIRECT AIR SUPPORT CENTER THROUGH WHICH REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT ARE RELAYED AND PROCESSED FOR EVALUATION. CITES CONTROLLER'S KNOWLEDGE IN OBSERVING ENEMY TERRAIN AND GROUND ACTION NOT VISIBLE TO FRIENDLY FORCES. SHOWS TYPE AIRCRAFT USED INCLUDING O-1, O-2, OV-10.

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

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1956–1976

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3:55

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