Formation and Tasking of JFACTSU

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Formation

The Joint Forward Air Control Training and Standards Unit (JFACTSU) was formed at RAF Brawdy and comprised of 610 Tactical Air Control Party (Forward Air Controller) (TACP(FAC)) and 501 Ground Liaison Section, where it operated 2 Jet Provost  jet trainers. The unit moved to RAF Finningley in 1993 where it operated 2 Hawk  fast jet trainers prior to being relocated in 1995 to RAF Leeming. JFACTSU is part of the Joint Air Support Organisation (ASO).

JFACTSU Hawk Aircraft

Airborne Forward Air Controlling

TASKING

The primary task of JFACTSU is to develop, standardise and teach Forward Air Controlling. This process includes the provision of three core courses and post graduate support for continuation training, thus enabling students to understand the roles, capabilities, employment and command of Air Interdiction and Close Air Support (CAS) against a background of current and emerging technology. As outlined in the course details, our aim is to provide effective training for students ranging from ab intio FACs to SupFAC and Air Liaison Officers (ALOs).

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