Forward Air Controller/Air Officer Career

*A job as a Forward Air Controller/Air Officer falls under the broader career category of Command and Control Center Officers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Command and Control Center Officers : Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include managing critical communication links between air, naval, and ground forces; formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; coordinating emergency response teams and agencies; evaluating command center information and need for high-level military and government reporting; managing the operation of surveillance and detection systems; providing technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness; and directing operation of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.


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Command and Control Center Officer Career