Tactical Air Defense Controller

  • Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 4.5
  • Desinnation Designation: 7236
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 230
  • Category Category: Air Control/Air Support/Anti-Air Warfare/Air Traffic Control
  • Age Average Age: 25
Tactical Air Defense Controllers advise on effective use of battle management assets. They provide functional expertise and input for activating, employing, deploying, or deactivating battle management systems. ACO manage assigned forces and air operations using voice and data communications and radar systems. Tactical Air Defense Controllers advise on weapons control capabilities. To facilitate MAGTF operations; Tactical Air Defense Controllers conduct analysis to determine optimum emplacement of AC2 ground units, Surface-to-Air platforms, and positioning of airborne assets.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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