I am prior service Army (released from active in May 2020) and want to join the ANG to tryout for TACP. Care to enlighten me?
2. Does ANG get its choice of station as long as that particular base needs your job and you live close or you are willing to move?
3. What does it take to go active ANG? Would that affect station choices?
4. These are directed specifically toward current and prior TACPs: What is your personal take on the pipeline? What do candidates seem to struggle with most? High and low points? Any input is welcome.
A few seconds of Google search will tell you what you need to know about the ANG AGR program
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Tactical Air Control Party members are part of the Special Operations team that lives by the motto: "Advise, Assist, and Control". They diligently work at protecting America and its allies in the global war on terrorism. These specialists are easily identifiable as they have earned the right to wear the coveted black beret. They provide numerous critical functions on the modern battlefield, including advising ground forces on aircraft deployment and capabilities, coordinating and controlling aerospace operations, and participating in battle planning.
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Tactical Air Control Party Mission
Tactical Air Control Party members are part of the Special Operations team that lives by the motto: "Advise, Assist, and Control". They diligently work at protecting America and its allies in the global war on terrorism. These specialists are easily identifiable as they have earned the right to wear the coveted black beret. They provide numerous critical functions on the modern battlefield, including advising ground forces on aircraft...
If you're up for the extreme challenge, becoming a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Specialist is one of the most rewarding jobs the Air National Guard offers. You'll have to meet strenuous entry requirements, but if you do, you'll become qualified as an Airborne Ranger, proficient in air assault, skilled in scuba operation, and trained in parachute tactics. You'll maintain the highest physical and mental standards that you'll need as you will be imbedded on the front lines of war with Army and Marine Special Forces units providing tactical air support for ground attack fighters. As a TACP, you and your team will directly engage enemy forces, using advanced technology and weapons systems to direct air strikes, sometimes in close proximity to friendly forces. You'll control and execute operational air and space power, and most of the time, you'll be in austere combat environments independent of an air base or its perimeter defenses.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: NONE
CATEGORY: COMMAND AND CONTROL
AFSC CODE: 1C4X1
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Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)
If you're up for the extreme challenge, becoming a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Specialist is one of the most rewarding jobs the Air National Guard offers. You'll have to meet strenuous entry requirements, but if you do, you'll become qualified as an Airborne Ranger, proficient in air assault, skilled in scuba operation, and trained in parachute tactics. You'll maintain the highest physical and mental standards that you'll need as you...
2) If I understand your question, yes.
3) No. Only specialty (TACP for you) availability and vacant slots, unless you mean AGR (Active Guard and Reserve). That's a whole other animal.
4) I'm not a former TACP but I had an Airman that transferred to that AFSC. Basically, washout rate is 70% and up. Very high level of physical fitness, high tolerance to pain and discomfort, extreme focus and an unstoppable will to complete the mission and achieve the goal. If this makes you uneasy, it's not for you.
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You can look at the AFSC's near where you are. It also lists the recruiter's point of contact info for that state.
1. Nope
2. It is your choice where you live but remember if live in Vermont and drill in Alabama it's your dime that covers the travel costs. I did Virginia to Florida for 18 months.
3. Depends on the mission and the unit. In my last unit it was fairly easy they had lots of AGR slots. In the current unit, it is harder to be active.
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