US Air Force combat control??

Question

What is the USAF combat controlers responsabilties/what do they do???

Answer 1

In a somewhat non-technical terms, combat controllers jump in or swim in with special forces or combat control commandos to 1) help take/assess a piece of land to be used later for air ops 2) call in close air support air strikes 3) perform actual "tower" control duties as if they are operating a control tower on an airfield. All are certified FAA air controllers in addition to their military qualifications.

They are descendents of WW2 "pathfinders" that drop in ahead of massive airborne operations to light/designate the landing zones.

Answer 2

Combat Controllers (CCT) are ground combat forces assigned to Special Tactics Squadrons within the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The mission of a Combat Controller is to deploy by the most feasible means available into combat and non-permissive environments. Combat Controllers are Special Tactics Operators who establish assault zones, while simultaneously providing; Air Traffic Control, Fire Support and Command and Control communications in the joint arena. Additionally, Combat Controllers expertly employ all-terrain vehicles, amphibious vehicles, weapons and demolitions. Functions include assault zone assessment and establishment; air traffic control; command and control communications; special operations terminal attack control; and removal of obstacles with demolitions. The CCTs provide a unique capability and deploy with joint air and ground forces in the execution of Direct Action, Counter-terrorism, Foreign Internal Defense, Humanitarian Assistance, Special Reconnaissance, Austere Airfield, and Combat Search and Rescue operations."

Answer 3

Combat Controllers are Special Tactics Operators who establish assault zones