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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a jerry can carry as part of their selection assessment at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACPs contribute to the mission by conducting cl... More
Air Force Special Tactics operators unload from a CV-22
Air Force Special Tactics operators unload from a CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assi... More
A special operations troop calculates data for a precision
A special operations troop calculates data for a precision strike during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads medical
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads medical equipment onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and surve... More
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate carries a jerry can of water as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACPs contribute to the mission by conducting ... More
A role player informs Air Force Special Tactics operators
A role player informs Air Force Special Tactics operators what equipment and facilities were not damaged in the simulated hurricane and are available for use during a training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, ... More
A special operations troop call “good effects” over
A special operations troop call “good effects” over the radio after a precision strike on a target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2020. ... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator drives a
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator drives a tactical vehicle to the airfield at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and survey mission. The mission w... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a jerry can carry as part of their selection assessment at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACPs contribute to the mission by conducting cl... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator walks to his
An Air Force Special Tactics operator walks to his team to discuss a plan for assessing simulated hurricane damage during a training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assis... More
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress,
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale, Louisiana, accurately strikes a target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yu... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators load tactical
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators load tactical vehicles onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and survey ... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a litter with a simulated patient during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force we... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator joins his team
An Air Force Special Tactics operator joins his team and assesses simulated hurricane damage during a training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assistance and disaster rel... More
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress,
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale, Louisiana, accurately strikes a target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yu... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads medical
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads medical equipment onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and surve... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates rescue a simulated patient from a Humvee during a scenario part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. If selected to join ... More
Air Force Special Tactics operators set up signal panels
Air Force Special Tactics operators set up signal panels to mark the airfield during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assistance and disaster... More
A special operations troop conducts close air support
A special operations troop conducts close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted b... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads a tactical
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads a tactical vehicle onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and surv... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a mannequin patient as part of scenario during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. If selected, the candidates will j... More
A communications technician assigned to the 23rd Special
A communications technician assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron sets up a communication hub during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian... More
A Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course
A Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course student uses a special operations forces laser marker to coordinate a target with aircraft during close air support training at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizon... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads a tactical
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator loads a tactical vehicle onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and surv... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates listen to cadre provide feedback on a portion of their assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air ... More
A communications technician assigned to the 23rd Special
A communications technician assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron sets up part of a communication network during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local ... More
Special Operations troops conduct close air support
Special Operations troops conduct close air support training at night during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, h... More
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate conducts an exercise during “grass and gorillas” as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. TACP Airmen from across th... More
An Air Force Special Tactics communications technician
An Air Force Special Tactics communications technician sets up part of a communication network during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assist... More
A special operations troop observes a target to coordinate
A special operations troop observes a target to coordinate with aircraft while conducting close air support training at night during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Grou... More
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate leads his teammates in pushups during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates attended a week-long strenuous assess... More
A CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, lands
A CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, lands during a hurricane response training scenario with Air Force Special Tactics at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assistance and ... More
A special operations troop calls in a target location
A special operations troop calls in a target location to aircraft while conducting precision strike and close air support training at night during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yum... More
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate log rolls across a field during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST up... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator communicates
An Air Force Special Tactics operator communicates with the pilot of the incoming CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2... More
A special operations troop coordinates a target location
A special operations troop coordinates a target location with aircraft while conducting precision strike and close air support training at night during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course a... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates participate in “grass and gorillas” during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates attended a week-long strenuous as... More
A CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, circles
A CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, circles the airfield prior to landing during training with Air Force Special Tactics during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. ... More
A special operations troop observes a target using
A special operations troop observes a target using binoculars during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted by ... More
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate
A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate participates in leaping burpees during “grass and gorillas” as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. TACP Airmen fro... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator grabs a litter
An Air Force Special Tactics operator grabs a litter to take to a patient needing care during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020 The local humanitarian assistance and ... More
A special operations troop calculates data for a precision
A special operations troop calculates data for a precision strike during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry teammates during “grass and gorillas” as part of assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Only the most elite TACP... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator gathers information
An Air Force Special Tactics operator gathers information from his team to pass to higher headquarters during a hurricane response training scenario at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitaria... More
A special operations troop calls in a target location
A special operations troop calls in a target location over a radio while communicating with aircraft during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates and cadre take a moment to honor and remember all the ST operators who came before them as a culmination of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Flor... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator inserts a stethoscope
An Air Force Special Tactics operator inserts a stethoscope into his ears to listen to a simulated patient’s breathing during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local huma... More
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress,
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale, Louisiana, accurately strikes a target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yu... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates and cadre participate in memorial pushups to honor and remember all the ST operators who came before them as they near the end of assessment and selection a... More
A CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, lands
A CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, lands on an airfield to pick up Air Force Special Tactics operators for a personnel recovery mission during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, does a panel check for special operations troops conducting close air support tr... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates and cadre ruck side-by-side to their final event of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. If selected to join the ST communit... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator fills in information
An Air Force Special Tactics operator fills in information about a simulated patient’s injuries during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanitarian assistance and... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, does a panel check for special operations troops conducting close air support tr... More
A Special Tactics tactical control air party candidate
A Special Tactics tactical control air party candidate works to put up a rope between trees during a scenario as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from acr... More
Air Force Special Tactics operators brace for rotor
Air Force Special Tactics operators brace for rotor wash as a CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, lands during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. The local humanita... More
A special operations troop and simulated ground force
A special operations troop and simulated ground force commander observe as a target is hit during a training scenario as part of the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, ... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates participate in 8-count bodybuilders during a scenario at assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airme... More
Air Force Special Tactics operators load a CV-22 Osprey,
Air Force Special Tactics operators load a CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, for a personnel recovery mission during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. Special Ta... More
An instructor explains the night training scenario
An instructor explains the night training scenario special operations troops are about to do during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. SOTACC... More
Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party candidates
Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party candidates conduct “grass and gorillas” as part of a physical training portion of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates atten... More
Air Force Special Tactics operators offload a CV-22
Air Force Special Tactics operators offload a CV-22 Osprey, 8th Special Operations Squadron, for a personnel recovery mission during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. Special... More
A special operations troop conducts close air support
A special operations troop conducts close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted b... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry rifles and heavy packs during a ruck as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air F... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator and a 8th Special
An Air Force Special Tactics operator and a 8th Special Operators Squadron flight engineer look for stranded people from a CV-22 Osprey during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 202... More
A range safety officer monitors communications on the
A range safety officer monitors communications on the radio while special operations troops conduct close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Gro... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates participate in “grass and gorillas” during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to ... More
A flight engineer, 8th Special Operations Squadron,
A flight engineer, 8th Special Operations Squadron, ensures everyone is accounted for prior to liftoff during a hurricane response exercise with Air Force Special Tactics operators at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct.... More
Special operations troops conduct close air support
Special operations troops conduct close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted by t... More
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates
Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates ruck with their team during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon co... More
An Air Force Special Tactics operator returns to a
An Air Force Special Tactics operator returns to a small village to retrieve patients needing care during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. Special Tactics teams have the abi... More
A special operations troop calls in a target to aircraft
A special operations troop calls in a target to aircraft while conducting close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 24th Special Operations Wing searches for simulated injured civilians during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. This humanit... More
Ordnance accurately strikes a target during the Special
Ordnance accurately strikes a target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted by the 24th Special Operatio... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing exit a CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27,... More
A special operations troop watches a simulated target
A special operations troop watches a simulated target from an observation point during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 4, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week ... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing provide medical aid to a simulated injured civilian during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. Th... More
Special operations troops calculate data for a precision
Special operations troops calculate data for a precision strike from an observation point during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 4, 2020. SOTACC is... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 24th Special Operations Wing provides medical aid to an injured civilian during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. This huma... More
Special operations troops watch a simulated target
Special operations troops watch a simulated target in a valley from an observation point during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 4, 2020. SOTACC is ... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 24th Special Operations Wing is hoisted up to a CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Flor... More
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress,
Ordnance from a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale, Louisiana, accurately strikes a target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yu... More
A U.S. CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations
A U.S. CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron prepares to land and insert Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin R... More
A special operations troop climbs a ladder to get to
A special operations troop climbs a ladder to get to higher ground and call in precision strikes as needed during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 4... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 24th Special Operations Wing provides medical aid to a simulated injured civilian during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Florida, Oct. 27, 2020. ... More
A special operations troop moves toward cover and higher
A special operations troop moves toward cover and higher ground in order to call in precision strikes during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 4, 202... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the
A U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operator from the 24th Special Operations Wing is hoisted down from a CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, ... More
A special operations troop uses an Android team awareness
A special operations troop uses an Android team awareness kit during a training scenario to find friendly locations in relation to a simulated target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Cou... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing move a patient to a CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Flor... More
A special operations troop climbs a ladder to get to
A special operations troop climbs a ladder to get to higher ground and call in precision strikes as needed during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 4... More
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th
U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators from the 24th Special Operations Wing move a patient to a CV-22 Osprey from the 8th Special Operations Squadron during a hurricane response exercise at Eglin Range, Flor... More
Special operations troops move to an observation point
Special operations troops move to an observation point to view a simulated target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-wee... More
A special operations troop sets up a signal panel on
A special operations troop sets up a signal panel on top of an observation point on the opposite side of a simulated target during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground... More
A special operations troop calculates the location
A special operations troop calculates the location of a simulated target from an observation point during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. ... More
Special Operations troops conduct close air support
Special Operations troops conduct close air support training from an observation point during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. SOTACC is a ... More
Special Operations troops conduct close air support
Special Operations troops conduct close air support training from an observation point during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. SOTACC is a ... More
A special operations troop uses an Android team awareness
A special operations troop uses an Android team awareness kit to locate friendlies in relation to a simulated target while conducting close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Con... More
A special operations troop conducts close air support
A special operations troop conducts close air support training during the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. SOTACC is a 5-week course, hosted by... More
A special operations troop and simulated ground force
A special operations troop and simulated ground force commander observe a simulated target during a training scenario as part of the Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course at Yuma Proving Ground, ... More