"He's young. He's not an OSI agent. He's a product of our training."
Conan Higgins, retired JTAC with U.S. Air Force Special Operations, recalls the moment his unit finally accepted him, not just as capable, but as someone worth shaping into more than a standard four-year enlistment. That trust opened doors to train with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Ranger Battalion, and 1st Group.
He breaks down the TACP's three-word motto: advise, assist, control. Advise the ground commander on what air power can do. Assist in planning how to use it. Control the assets once the fight actually starts.
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