Forward Air Control

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:FAC
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:aircraft
on foot
ground vehicles
gptkbp:goal minimize collateral damage
maximize effectiveness of air support
protect friendly forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forward Air Control
gptkbp:involves aerial observation
marking targets
directing combat aircraft
ground observation
identifying targets
preventing friendly fire
gptkbp:notableAircraft gptkb:Cessna_O-2_Skymaster
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:A-26_Invader
gptkb:A-37_Dragonfly
gptkb:OV-10_Bronco
gptkb:A-1_Skyraider
gptkb:O-1_Bird_Dog
F-4 Phantom II
T-6 Texan II
L-19 Bird Dog
OA-10 Thunderbolt II
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:performedBy Forward Air Controller
gptkbp:purpose close air support
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Close_Air_Support
Airstrike
Joint Terminal Attack Controller
gptkbp:requires gptkb:radio_station
navigation skills
map reading
communication with ground forces
coordination with pilots
gptkbp:symbol FAC patch
gptkbp:trainer specialized military training
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:military_organization
gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:355th_Operations_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7