7502
aviation
United States Marine CorpsForward Air Controller / Air Officer
Direct close air support and coordinate airspace for ground forces.
Difficulty · extremeFitness · elite AI compatibility 88
Job Overview
7502s are qualified JTACs who direct strike aircraft in support of Marines.
FAC/Air Officers integrate air power into ground scheme of maneuver, control CAS engagements, and manage airspace deconfliction.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Plan CAS missions
- Control strike aircraft
- Coordinate airspace
- Train ground units
- Deploy with infantry
Work schedule
Field-heavy with pilot rotations
Environment
With infantry units and in tactical air control parties
Supports
Marine infantry battalions and MAGTF air
Training Pipeline
- 1TBS + Flight School (for pilots)variable
- 2TACP/JTAC qualificationmonths
ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
Officer / no line-score minimums listedSecurity clearance
Secret+Physical requirements
High physical demand.Required skills
Radio communications3D visualizationWeaponeeringLeadership
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Career Progression
O-2/O-3 typical
Battalion Air Officer, MAGTF planner.
Assignments & Special Schools
Duty stations
- Camp Pendleton, CA
- Camp Lejeune, NC
- Cherry Point, NC
Special schools
JTAC schoolhouseWeapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)
Deployment: Deploys with infantry and MEUs.
Advantages
- Elite skill set
- Direct integration with aviation
- Highly respected
Disadvantages
- Officer-only path
- Intense qualification pipeline
Civilian Career Equivalents
Airline Pilot
Defense Contractor
Career Match Scores
Physical Demand90
Mental Demand92
Leadership90
Technical Level85
Travel85
Deployment Potential90
Civilian Transferability70
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