USAF Combat Controllers (CCT)

Combat Control Technicians (CCT) of US Air Force Special Tactics Squadrons are highly proficient in the following:

• air traffic control
  Combat Controllers are trained to covertly insert, mark out landing zones (for helicopters) or ad hoc landing strips (for fixed wing aircraft) or parachute drop zones, then guide air assets in and out. This is their primary role.
• joint terminal attack control (JTAC)
  CCTs are capable of calling in fire from aircraft such as fast moving jets, attack helicopters and AC-130 Gunships. This is not their primary role and is a function that may be covered by a decicated Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) unit on the scene.