11 ° upgrade course for Forward Air Controllers

09/02/15

Last Friday, at the Guidonia Aerocooperation School (RM), the 11 update session dedicated to the certified / qualified Forward Air Controllers of the Armed Forces was concluded.

The course provides updates on the evolution of the reference doctrine and on the techniques, tactics and procedures (Techincs, Tactics and Procedures - TTPs) in the sector.

During the three days spent at the School, a periodic assessment test is also performed, in compliance with national and NATO sector regulations.

The army was attended by the 7 Army and one by the Carabinieri.

The School of Aerocooperation is the military interforces institute specialized training and technical-operational value in the field of interpretation of remote sensing images (aerial and satellite) and in that of aeroterrestrial and aeronaval cooperation. For the training and qualification of Advanced Air Controllers, the School has also recently obtained NATO certification.

The courses held at the School of Aerocooperation are open not only to military personnel of the Armed Forces, but also to personnel outside the Administration of Defense and to military personnel of NATO and countries participating in the International Partnership for Peace program (PfP - Partnership for Peace), subject to authorization by the General Staff Defense.

Source: PIO School of Aerocooperation, Maj. Antonio Caliandro