forward air controller

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Definition of forward air controller

: a military officer who directs from a forward position on the ground or in the air the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support of land forces

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It's been an aerial refueler, forward air controller, hurricane hunter, fire tanker, Antarctic resupply aircraft, search-and-rescue platform, and on and on and on. — Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, "Why the C-130 Is Such a Badass Plane," 21 Apr. 2017 Harry served in the military for 10 years, beginning in 2005, and served two tours in Afghanistan: first as a forward air controller and later as a Apache helicopter pilot. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Prince Harry Succeeds Prince Philip as Captain General of the Royal Marines," 19 Dec. 2017 Heimburger went on to fly over 660 combat missions as a forward air controller in Viet Nam from '65-68, being awarded the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star, and 26 Air Medals. — Community Report, Houston Chronicle, "Atascocita veteran sings with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir," 1 Nov. 2017 As in other battles over the past three years, Iraqi forces have been supported in Hawija by American military advisers, forward air controllers, special operations troops, airstrikes and artillery. — David Zucchino And Rod Nordland, New York Times, "Iraq Claims Victory in ISIS’ Last Urban Stronghold," 5 Oct. 2017

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