Titleist Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 The wires on the PTT are just covered up on the bottom. The lack of lower rail is funny though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echodafish Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Last I checked the AF doesn't have JTACs. We have dudes that do the same thing but not under that name. Hickem is all ANG now too according to my buddy that is stationed there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CerberusCO Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 From Hickam's website:  5/19/2008 - HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (AFPN) -- Joint terminal attack controllers--or JTACs--found a unique place to train for close-quarters battle: in one of Hickam's base housing areas. JTACs are part of a tactical air control party (TACP) team. These battlefield Airmen live and work with Army ground units, and their main function is to coordinate air strikes in support of combat operations.  Soldiers don't knock politely before entering a suspected terrorist hideout; they kick the door down, clear the building's rooms for their own safety, and then assess the situation. The battlefield Airmen that fight alongside them need to know how to do these things the same way Soldiers do them.  Teamwork like that requires plenty of practice. JTACs are seeing a growing amount of urban combat downrange, so close-quarters battle training is incredibly valuable for them.  "At any time a JTAC can find himself at the company level--or even at the platoon level--on a clearing team, clearing through rooms while they're doing close air support in support of urban operations," said Tech. Sgt. Mark Kistler, a JTAC assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron at Wheeler Army Air Field.  That's why one of Hickam's old neighborhoods, currently scheduled for demolition, is so valuable to him and his teams. While abandoned buildings may not seem too useful to some, they're much better--and more realistic--than where the JTACs usually train.  "Normally we are limited to a range-type complex where they have all kinds of restrictions," said Sgt. Kistler. "You don't get the atmosphere of being in a real urban environment," he said.  "Here, we're able to come in to houses and apartment-style buildings like you might see over in theater and they can get real-life training dealing with stairways, dealing with objects that are inside, like bathrooms and kitchens, that you normally don't get to see so much in the urban training areas here in Hawaii," he said.  For the training, JTACs split into two opposing forces: an Aggressor Team and a Breach Team. Aggressors took cover inside the houses while the breach team planned their attack.  Younger JTACs like Airman James Aldridge, who is preparing to deploy for the first time later this year, appreciated the element of reality the housing units lent the exercise.  "Today's training was more urban, with cars driving by and people around," said Airman Aldridge. "In other exercises we're in remote locations, surrounded by vegetation and wildlife. It felt more realistic being able to breach through doors while reacting to realistic attacks," he said.  In a few months these homes will be torn down and replaced with new places for Hickam's Airmen and their families to live. But for one day they were urban battlefields, helping to better prepare Airmen to fight the war on terror.  "It's training that could save my life one day," said Airman Aldridge.  Hickam is home to many active duty units - mainly the 15th AW, but there's quite a few tenant units, as well.   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echodafish Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 So they are TACPs and not JTACs. That would be like calling you a cop. The name fits but is still just a nickname. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) Isn't that like the difference between a Chow Hall and DFAC? Edited May 25, 2008 by Kraut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 How often are Eagle Air Rescue Vests used by PJ's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echodafish Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I agree Kraut, stupid difference, but it seems like something written by the AF and for them to call their own people by the wrong name is puzzling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PCA_PJ Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok really guys this is irrelevant and a picture thread, so back on topic! Anyone got pics of these spoken of TAC-P's/JTAC's in the field not in training? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick[PM] Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) http://www.teamodd.se/gallery/airsoft/insp...WxM_ph.jpg.html http://www.teamodd.se/gallery/airsoft/insp...F-JTAC.jpg.html http://www.teamodd.se/gallery/airsoft/insp...oneif3.jpg.html  seems like eagle RRV over paraclete HPC is popular Edited May 27, 2008 by Patrick[PM] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparco7777 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Say that last picture patrick is jarred from caoc and he has on some special vest made for him or something like that,not a rvv and hpc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tommyknocker2121 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Last I checked the AF doesn't have JTACs. We have dudes that do the same thing but not under that name. Hickem is all ANG now too according to my buddy that is stationed there. I agree Kraut, stupid difference, but it seems like something written by the AF and for them to call their own people by the wrong name is puzzling.   I think this picture kind of says otherwise...  Couple that with:  A qualified (certified) Service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations. A qualified and current joint terminal attack controller will be recognized across the U.S. Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform terminal attack control. Also called JTAC. US Marine JTACs are trained at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific (EWTGPAC), and Atlantic (EWTGLANT), Air Force students are taught at Nellis AFB, Nevada and Navy students at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at NAS Fallon, Nevada by SEALs assigned to NSAWC.  Forward Air Controllers or "JTAC's" are now also trained at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany through the JFCOE (Joint Firepower Center Of Excellence).  The Royal Australian Air Force in 2006, became first foreign air force to receive Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) accreditation from the United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM)[1]. Edited May 29, 2008 by tommyknocker2121 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick[PM] Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Say that last picture patrick is jarred from caoc and he has on some special vest made for him or something like that,not a rvv and hpc. i ment the first one ive seen it from several groups of photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dahmer45 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Is his EoTech mounted on the carry handle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PynkPanthyr Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Yes it is, and the carry handle doesn't seem to be painted unlike the rest of the rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
[BS]_MARS Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 That is one of those RIS carry handles, not the ris block inside a regular handle but an actual 20mm rail up top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticMag Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 He's got an A.R.M.S. 40 as his rear sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dolla billz Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 It's an ARMS Eotech see through throw lever mount coupled with a ARMS #40 BUIS as stated above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Sandman Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Do realize that almost all of Nevada is government land so don't be too surprised if every branch of military has some troops out here eh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CerberusCO Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 We've finally been issued our DF-LCS (Defensor Fortis Load Carriage System). As you can see, it's ACU - the Air Force will not be issuing combat gear in the ABU pattern: Â Â Pretty much all Eagle Industries stuff, I probably would've picked different pouches, but hey, not my choice. Still haven't received first line yet. Once we do, stuff will get moved around again. Â IBA pouches include: Â 2x 3xM16 mag 4x 2xM16 mag 2x single baseball grenade 3x single M9 mag 1x handcuff pouch 1x IFAK pouch 1x MBITR pouch (back) 2x 1L water bottle pouch (back) 1x hydro/Camelbak pouch (back) Â The kit includes other pouches - baton, flashlight, etc., but I have no room for them until we get our first line belts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faint Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Then they might as well dress you in the ACU too, gawd I swear the ABU project is looking like a complete waste. Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tommyknocker2121 Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008  A nose for danger Staff Sgt. Clifford Hartley and his military working dog, Cir, maneuver through urban terrain training June 5 at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst, N.J. The course prepares security forces before deployment. Both are from the 437th Security Forces Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Paul Evans) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tommyknocker2121 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Joint terminal attack controllers review map data using the MVRIII, or Mini Rover, while participating in Atlantic Strike VII June 16 in Avon Park, Fla. The MVRIII is a global positioning system integrated micro computer utilized for targeting purposes. Atlantic Strike is a joint-forces training event involving JTACs from the Army, Air Force and Marines and is held semi-annually at Avon Park Air Ground Training Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kush88 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hehe I haven't seen an MWD since Mayport... Â Thought I'd post this as it's semi-relevant =) Â Â Â I believe I posted it quite a while ago but I've completed the final touch-ups. Now if I could get the inside to work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hendrix2247 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Loving those USAF trades, Kush88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hendrix2247 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Let's keep this thread alive: Â I have a pic request for a PJ wearing a MAV, preferably in a Woodland set-up. I have a good chance of moving to Colorado soon and need ideas for woodland PJ rigs, as a desert kit won't cut it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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