MCO 1301.25C — Assignment Of Aviation Officers As Forward Air Controllers

MCO 1301.25C governs the assignment of aviation officers as Air Officers, Forward Air Controllers, and instructors.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1301.25C
  • Title: ASSIGNMENT OF AVIATION OFFICERS AS FORWARD AIR CONTROLLERS
  • Date: 9 Feb 2012
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It addresses policy and eligibility criteria for aviation officer assignments across MEFs, Special Operations units, and training establishments. It requires specific experience, training, certifications, tour lengths, and waiver procedures for designated billets.

Topics covered

  • Air Officer assignments
  • Forward Air Controller assignments
  • Aviation officer eligibility criteria
  • 7502 billets
  • JTAC certification
  • TACP school
  • Air Officer Course
  • FAC tour lengths

Questions and answers

Why are permanent AO and FAC assignments important to the MAGTF concept?

The assignment of qualified naval aviators and naval flight officers to AO and FAC billets on a permanent basis is vital to the Marine Corps' Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) concept. (paragraph 3)

How far in advance of deployment are MEF aviators permanently assigned as AOs or FACs?

Aviators shall be permanently assigned as AOs or FACs to MEF units that are, at a minimum, six months from deployment. (paragraph 4)

When can battalion-level FAC staffing decrease to one AO?

During the post-deployment phase, FAC staffing at the Battalion level can decrease to a single AO. (paragraph 4)

What standard applies to all AO and FAC assignments?

All AO and FAC assignments will be in accordance with reference (b). (paragraph 4)

What certification is required for aviators assigned to billets requiring the 7502 BMOS NMOS?

Aviators assigned to billets requiring the 7502 BMOS NMOS, in accordance with reference (a), shall be a certified Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) following successful completion of Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) school at either Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic or Pacific (EWTGLANT or EWTGPAC). (paragraph 3)

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