Finding range

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn Morgan, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) out of Fort Stewart, Ga., calibrates a pocket laser rangefinder April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. JTACs use rangefinders to determine the distance to and direction of an object. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Quick reference

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn Morgan, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller out of Fort Stewart, Ga., reviews a J-Fire manual during a close air support training mission April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The J-Fire manual is a quick-reference guide for requesting airstrike requests and contains various information including calls for fire and data on weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Finding direction

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Farrell, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) out of Fort Stewart, Ga., checks a compass during a close air support training mission April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. JTACs communicate with pilots as their ‘eyes-on-ground’ to help direct airstrikes on enemies and their assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Let’s do this

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jim Farrell (right) and Shawn Morgan, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controllers out of Fort Stewart, Ga., prepare to assist an airstrike during a close air support training mission April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen conducted the mission with two F-16 Fighting Falcons piloted by Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, Ninth Air Force commander, and Capt. Mike Chebino, 9th AF aide-da-camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Calling strikes

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Farrell, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, communicates with Capt. Mike Chebino, Ninth Air Force aide-da-camp and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, during a close air support training mission April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Farrell is stationed out of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Chebino is stationed out of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Taking cover

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jim Farrell, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) out of Fort Stewart, Ga., seeks cover while calling an airstrike during a close air support training mission April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the scenario, Farrell and his wingman, Senior Airman Shawn Morgan, 15th ASOS JTAC, took enemy fire and needed assistance from friendly F-16 Fighting Falcons to eliminate the threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Double time

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jim Farrell (left) and Shawn Morgan, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC) out of Fort Stewart, Ga., run to better position during a close air support training mission April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. To remain qualified and proficient at what they do, JTACs regularly train and direct airstrikes in simulated situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Nice to meet you

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, Ninth Air Force commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Thad Taylor, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Taylor was one of four Airmen who called airstrikes for Polumbo during a close air support training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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How goes it

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, Ninth Air Force commander, speaks with Lt. Craig Lower (right), 15th Air Support Operations Squadron flight commander, and other 15th ASOS joint terminal attack controllers April 8, 2014, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Polumbo spoke with them about the close air support training mission they completed earlier that day and what they have on the horizon for future training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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JTACs call strikes at Moody

Published April 11, 2014

Finding range

Quick reference

Finding direction

Let’s do this

Calling strikes

Taking cover

Double time

Nice to meet you

How goes it