U.S. Air Force and RAF JTACs strengthen close air support coordination during bilateral training at Moody Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force and RAF JTACs strengthen close air support coordination during bilateral training at Moody Air Force Base

Royal Air Force controllers worked alongside Airmen from the 74th, 75th and 76th Fighter Squadrons. The recurring visits allow pilots and ground controllers to train across different aircraft, tactics and operational scenarios. “This is a great opportunity for us to train with foreign aircraft and foreign pilots while working with different tactics and building our knowledge of close air support,” said Warrant Officer Class 2 Chris Fletcher, 4th…

U.S. Air Force and U.K. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) work together in exercise

U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) trained side by side at Moody Air Force Base, strengthening interoperability through bilateral close air support training. The recurring training brings RAF JTACs to Moody to work alongside Airmen from the 74th, 75th and 76th Fighter Squadrons, providing opportunities to exchange tactics, strengthen professional relationships and ensure both nations are prepared to opera…