The Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course (SOTACC) is hosted by the 24th Special Operations Wing, which allows trains SOF from all branches and partner nations to receive their Joint Terminal Attack Controller certification. Students conduct special operations focused close air support missions from several types of aircraft.
(U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex, ST Combat Camera)
What is the pistol shaped thing at the bottom of the first picture?
LA-16u/PEQ Handheld Laser Marker
Laser designators were a whole lot bigger in the 80’s.
It is not designator only marker to hand over the TGT to the aircraft system. There were tests to use it weapon terminal control, but result is unknown for me.
It’s great to see the good ol’ lensatic compass sitting next to all the high-tech gear!
When I was calling in anything I would you the high tech stuff. But then revert to the good old compass and map.