Forward air controller

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-000688",
  "term": "Forward air controller",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definitions": [
    "An officer (aviator/pilot) member of the tactical air control party who, from a forward ground or airborne position, controls aircraft in close air support of ground troops.",
    "(airborne) A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer, normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party, who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops."
  ],
  "abbreviation": [
    "FAC",
    "FAC(A)"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "close air support"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 3-09.3"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/forward-air-controller/"
}