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Introduction 

This Book will intreduce you to Tactical Fighter Controle used by GCI (Sunrise and Loneship). The Following Pages have been kindly provided by Virtual NATO.

A fighter controller is a military radar and tactical officer. They monitor airspace and guide fighter jets to intercept targets or complete missions. They work from ground stations, command centers, or airborne systems like AWACS.

Main Tasks are:

  • Track and identify friendly or hostile aircraft.
  • Guide pilots via radio to intercept targets or form up with friendly aircraft like Tankers.
  • Manage air defense operations and coordinate with different weapon systems.
  • Manage exercises and airspace usage.
Glosary

AEW 

Airborne Early Warning

AR 

Aerial Refuelling

AWACS 

Airborne Warning and Control System

GAT 

General Air Traffic

GCI

Ground Controlled Interception

MR 

Mission Ready

OAT 

Operational Air Traffic

QRA 

Quick Reaction Alert

TRA 

Temporary Reserved Area

VSOA 

Virtual Special Operation Administration

 

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