Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Stilwell, Alexander

Air Force combat controllers what it takes to join the elite Alexander Stilwell. - First edition. - New York Cavendish Square, 2015. - 48 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Military jobs .

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Selection and training -- History -- What it takes -- Special tactics squadrons -- Combat control selection course -- Combat control operator course -- Special tactics advanced skills I -- Special tactics advanced skills II -- Special skills -- Specialist parachuting -- Combat diving -- Submarine operations -- Scout swimming -- Survival skills (SERE) -- Mountain operations -- Navigation and communications -- Setting up assault zones -- Special equipment -- Aircraft -- Wheeled vehicles -- Rifles and handguns -- In action -- Fighting the Taliban -- Operations in Iraq -- Glossary.

Presents the requirements, skills and equipment of the U.S. Air Forces special land force, the Combat Controllers.

12 - 17 years

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UG633 / .S785 2015

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