Examples of 'forward air' in a sentence

Meaning of "forward air"

Forward air, also known as forward air control (FAC), is a military term used to describe the coordination and direction of air support during combat operations. It involves ground-based personnel communicating with aircraft to guide them in delivering firepower or conducting reconnaissance missions in support of ground forces

How to use "forward air" in a sentence

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And we had no forward air controllers there.
Forward air control post.
The external grille is a forward air intake grille.
Forward air pressure.
I was assigned to a forward air controller.
Forward air lock.
He was decorated for his combat service as a forward air controller.
It was used as a forward air control and reconnaissance aircraft.
The goal of island hopping was to build forward air fields.
I was forward air commander.
The situation led to the use of forward air control.
Forward air controllers provide vital ground to air link in combat operations.
A considerable proportion of this tonnage had been directed by forward air controllers.
Newly trained forward air guides would help coordinate close air support.
It operated behind enemy lines providing reconnaissance and forward air control.

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Fifteen forward air controller instructors will also take part in the exercise.
Provision is also made for ground to air communications equipment for forward air controllers.
Combat service as a ground forward air controller with an Army unit in Vietnam.
A forward air controller directs a helicopter into the target area in the Wainwright training area.
Global positioning system receivers are required for the forward air controllers and for geographical survey.
Forward Air Controllers were later deployed in all the safe areas.
In Vietnam he flew as a forward air controller.
Forward air controllers in the Korean War were prominent throughout the conflict.
This task is carried out by a forward air controller FAC.
A forward air control UHF AM transceiver.
You stated to Colonel MacKenzie that you spent three days with a forward air controller.
I am planning to go with Forward Air or putting it in the back of a Uhaul.
He would been assigned to fly in Long An Province with a forward air controller.
Forward air controller ; a person who coordinates air strikes.
And a strategic alliance that is centered around forward Air Force bases.
Due to an inadequate forward air control system, some of the ordnance struck friendly troops.
The SeaCobras could also serve as Forward Air Controllers.
Lack of a forward air control system limited the usefulness of these air assets, however.
With this background, the need for forward air control was apparent.
Similarly, a forward air controller will help friendly air units adjust their aim in subsequent airstrikes.
The variant features training, light attack and forward air control capabilities.
Within minutes, forward air controllers among the fleeing fear-struck terrorists called for air support.
Consequently, this system requires a further reduction in forward air speed to provide a margin of safety.
I was forward air commander. I gave you your directions.
These include improvements to the cockpit system, forward air refueling points, and weapon simulations.
The forward air compressor 's busted.
In Laos itself, there was an effort to train Laotians as forward air guides.
As a secondary mission, it provides airborne forward air control, guiding other aircraft against ground targets.
No . He would been assigned to fly in Long An Province with a forward air controller.
Special forces including sniper and forward air controller actions, offering you plenty of tactical options.
After their disbandment, the United States once again had no Forward Air Control capabilities.
Forward air pressure, zero.
Meantime, the Butterfly forward air control program began.
Forward air controllers ( FACs ) provide that link to the ground.
I was a fighter pilot assigned as a forward air controller ( FAC ) to the US Army.

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