Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, rappel during rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP in the Air Force is a highly skilled team of Airmen responsible for directing airpower in close coordination with ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)...
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, attend rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. Tactical rappelling familiarization training is designed to give those participating the basic information and techniques needed to conduct live operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, helps harness a TACP Airman before he performs rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP controllers performed different variations of rappels during the familiarization training which is one part of an 18-week course that......
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, rappels for familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP Airmen must pass a challenging 18-week course which consists of radio communications, small unit tactics and the basics of close air support to call in precision air strikes.......
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, helps a TACP Airman rappel during rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP Airmen have long been the lead precision strike experts for the Air Force, integrating airpower with ground force movements to identify, track,......
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, rappels during rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP Airmen are highly trained experts who embed with Army and Marine units, providing airpower expertise and coordinating close air support, including the use of nonlethal......
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, rappels during rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP Airmen receive extensive training to become Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and provide expertise in air-ground integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)...
Photo by Melissa Hydrick | 502nd Air Base Wing | 06.05.2025
A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, rappels during rappel familiarization training at Joint San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, June 5, 2025. TACP Airmen are highly trained experts that go through intense physical, mental and technical training in order to withstand the demanding conditions of battle and provide......
