INDIANA

JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS

AIR NATIONAL ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR)
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-4839

Vacancy Announcement No.: 21-052-E-AIR Open Date: 16 September 2021 Close Date: 30 September 2021

Position Title: TACP

Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC): J1Z371
Minimum Military Grade: E5/SSgt
Maximum Military Grade: E6/TSgt
Security Clearance: Secret
Vice: Local Change Position No: 0087758934

Unit/Location
113th ASOS
Terre Haute, IN
AREA OF CONSIDERATION
Open - Stateside
• This announcement is open to ALL members of the Indiana National Guard.

MILITARY DUTY TOUR TYPE

 Length of Tour: IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.2.1., Initial tours will not exceed 6 years. Follow-on
tours will not exceed six years and will not be extended beyond an Enlisted Airman’s Expiration Term
of Service (ETS) or an Officer’s Mandatory Separation date (MSD).
 Appointment: The publication of AGR orders by HRO will be the official appointment into the Indiana
Air AGR program. No commitment will be made by the command to any applicant prior to the review
of qualifications by the HRO and TAG approved appointment through the Officer Action Board (if
applicable).
AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP
• This vacancy announcement will be an initial active duty tour of three (3) to six (6) years IAW
INANG – HRO Policy Memo #19-001. Subsequent tours will be from three (3) to six (6) years. The
Selected Applicant will be placed in Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Military status under Title 32,
USC, Sec 502(f).
• The incumbent will participate with the unit of assignment during unit training assemblies and training
periods.
• After an applicant is selected for this position incumbent will be assigned to AFSC J1Z371 Position Title
TACP located at 113th ASOS, Terre Haute, IN Position Number 0087758934
• The wearing of the Air Force uniform as prescribed in AFI 36-2903 is required for the incumbent of this
position. Acceptance of the position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as conditions of
employment.
• Military Grade Inversion is strictly prohibited in the Air National Guard AGR Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TACP Airmen are the lead precision strike experts for Air Force Special Warfare. TACP Airmen identify, track,
targets, and engages enemy forces in close proximity to friendly forces utilizing precision strike assets. Plans,
coordinates and directs manned and unmanned, lethal and non-lethal air power utilizing advanced command,
control communications (C3) technologies and weapon systems in direct ground combat. Controls and
executes air, space and cyber power across the full spectrum of military operations. Provides airspace
deconfliction, artillery, naval gunfire, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and terminal control

THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN
CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, OR ANY
OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
AIR NATIONAL ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR)
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-4839

of precision strike assets to shape the battlefield. Operates in austere combat environments independent of an
established airbase or its perimeter defenses. Employed as part of a joint, interagency or coalition force,
aligned with conventional or special operations combat maneuver units to support Combatant Commander
Objectives. Tactical Air Control Party Airmen are often assigned to U.S. Army Installations. Member of Special
Warfare Airman grouping. IAW AFPD 10-35, Battlefield Airmen. 2.1. Plans, coordinates, and conducts
precision strike and close air support (CAS) missions as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) in direct
ground combat. Controls and executes precision strike missions to accomplish supported commander’s
objectives, includes CAS and supporting arms for surface elements, command, control, communications,
computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) in support of Combined Forces Air
Component Commander’s assets. Employs visual, electronic and marking equipment to direct aviation assets
to target. Gives final weapons release clearance. Communicates with aircraft, ground units and command &
control (C2) using line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight radios. Operates dismounted/vehicle mounted
navigation and digital communications systems in day/night, secure, and anti-jam environments. Operates
precision, navigation and timing equipment. Operates laser target designators, target acquisition equipment,
full motion video, and thermal/short wave infrared devices. Maintains qualification on assigned primary and
crew served weapons. Maintains familiarization with allied partner nation weapons. Operates computer
equipment on Air Force and joint service C2 networks. Performs tactical mission planning and mission
preparation. Comprehends and employs precision strike tactics, techniques, and procedures. Develops joint
fires support plans in the course of the targeting cycle integrating lethal and nonlethal effects during deliberate
and dynamic targeting. Participates in target product development, weaponeering, and collateral damage
estimation. Provides assessment of munitions effectiveness, battle damage, and provides reattach
recommendations. Advises US Army, joint, multinational and special operations ground force commanders on
the integration and application of air, space, and cyber power assets to meet the supported Commander’s
scheme of fire and maneuver. Plans, requests, coordinates, and integrates preplanned and immediate air
support requests. Integrates combat airspace for the employment of precision strike assets operating within
land component assigned airspace. Advises and educates ground commanders on all aspects of precision
strike integration with ground combat forces scheme of fire and maneuver. Deploys into permissive, hostile,
denied, and/or politically and/or diplomatically sensitive environments, and infiltrates forward operating
locations by land (mounted, special purpose vehicle or dismounted), or air (parachute, airmobile, air-land) to
participate in the full spectrum of military operations to include air expeditionary force, force projection, direct
action (DA), counterinsurgency (COIN), counter narcotic (CN), counterterrorism (CT), countering weapons of
mass destruction(CWMD), foreign internal defense (FID), unconventional warfare (UW), security force
assistance, humanitarian assistance, noncombatant evacuation operations (NEO), multi-domain operations
(MDO) and advanced force operations (AFO). Able to extract map data including latitude/longitude,
geographic coordinate systems, and tactical map symbols. Uses global positioning systems in secure and
non-secure modes. Performs react to contact, break contact, ambushes, indirect fire, and various movement
techniques and small unit tactics; constructs deliberate fighting positions; and prepares deployed sites.
Provides self-aid and buddy care / combat casualty care; conducts one and two-person carries; creates
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) and Casualty Evacuation Requests; establishes communications with
MEDEVAC aircraft; establishes helicopter landing zone; provides marking and security. Performs personnel
equipment accountability. Operates vehicles during tactical/non-tactical day and night operations. While
vehicle mounted, reacts to direct and indirect fires, and improvised explosives. While vehicle mounted,
operates crew served weapons. Performs defensive driving actions, evacuates injured personnel from
vehicles, and performs egress and roll-over conditions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) REQUIRED FOR POSITION
• Knowledge. This specialty requires the successful completion of the 1Z3X1 Technical Training
pipeline, access to classified information systems; knowledge of Air Force Special Warfare doctrine
and implementation; knowledge of theater air, space and cyber operations to include; friendly and
THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN
CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, OR ANY
OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
AIR NATIONAL ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR)
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-4839

adversary weapons systems and munitions characteristics and capabilities; aircraft employment;
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities; targeting systems; Special Warfare, JTAC,
Air Support Operations Center (ASOC), and CAS tactics, techniques and procedures; airspace control;
joint targeting; Military Decision Making Process; Joint Operations Planning Process for Air; and
integration of joint precision strike assets. Combat small unit tactics and field skills to include: individual
and crew-served weapons employment; global positioning equipment, map, navigation techniques,
military symbology, tactical communications and computer procedures and equipment; data links;
antenna theory; close quarter combat; signaling and marking; battlefield lifesaving procedures; casualty
collection; and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear warfare defense equipment. Applies
knowledge of: occupational risk management; Joint, Army and Air Force manuals, instructions,
technical orders, and regulations; maintains physical readiness; Theater Air Ground System; ASOC
and TACP vehicle and support equipment operations /management, and operator maintenance; Army
and Air Force supply and mobility procedures; Army command and unit staff functions and tasking’s.
• Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or equivalent.
• Training. For award of AFSC 1Z3X1, completion of the following formal courses are mandatory:
Special Warfare Preparatory Course. (AD/ANG Non Prior Service Only) Tactical Air Control Party
Preparatory Course. Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice Course. S-V80-A Survival, Evasion,
Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Course. Airborne - Parachutist Course. Must pass Tier 2 Operator
Fitness Test (OFT). 1Z351. Completion of Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Qualification
Course. 1Z371. Completion of Tactical Air Control Party Craftsman Course.
• Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
1Z371. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1Z351. Also, experience in performing and
supervising TACP operations. SEI-914 Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), SEI-279 Joint Terminal
Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) SEI-280 Joint Terminal Attack Controller
Standardization/Evaluation Examiner (JTAC SEE) The following are mandatory for entry into this
specialty as indicated: Successful completion of the TACP physical ability and stamina test (PAST)
located on the HQ AETC/A3T Portal page. Minimum score of 30 required on TACP selection model
completed in Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System (TAPAS). Specialty requires routine
access to Tier 3 (T3) information, systems or similar classified environment. Completion of a current T3
Investigation required IAW DoDM 5200.02, AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program, is
mandatory. 1Z371 personnel filling positions within 7FVVE, 7FVVD, 7FVVF, 7FVQD, 7FVUK and
7FVUP UTCs, requires routine access to Tier 5 (T5) information, systems or similar classified
environments.
• Mandatory AFSC entry requirement for J1Z371:
– Aptitude – M- , A- , G- , E- , X-
– Physical Profile – P- , U- , L- , H- , E- , S-

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Member must not have been previously separated from active duty or a previous AGR tour “for cause”.
• Once selected, AGR members must remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of
twenty-four (24) months.
• Applicants must meet requirements of AFI 36-2905 Air Force Fitness Program and ANGI 36-101, Air
National Guard AGR Program. To be eligible for entry into the AGR program, a passing score of 75 or
better on the fitness test is required. Member must meet ALL eligibility criteria in ANGI 36-101.
• Applicants must have sufficient time remaining on current ANG enlistment or mandatory removal date
to complete AGR Tour.

THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN
CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, OR ANY
OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
AIR NATIONAL ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR)
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-4839

• Applicants will be able to complete 20 years Total Active Federal Military Service prior to reaching
mandatory separation date.
• Once selected, members must maintain qualifications for mobilization and attend all Unit Training
Assemblies (UTA), exercises, and periods of annual training.
• Medical/Physical: Applicants must meet any medical standards or physical requirements designated
for the position.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer Program: Selected candidate is required to participate as a
condition of employment.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING: Incomplete/Expired paperwork will NOT be considered
1. Required: NGB Form 34-1, Application for Active (AGR) Position, dated 11 Nov 2013; previous
versions are obsolete. Announcement number & position title must be annotated on the form. (i.e. “ 19-
XXX-X-AIR)
2. Required: Current PASSING Individual Fitness Assessment within the last 12 months (Waived due to
COVID-19). Selectee must meet the minimum requirements for each fitness component in addition to
an overall composite of 75 or higher for entry into the AGR program. For members with a documented
DLC prohibiting them from performing one or more components of the Fitness Assessment, an overall
“PASS” rating is required.
3. Required: Current Report of Individual Person (RIP), within the last 90 days. For AF/ANG, you can
obtain your Records Review RIP from your FSS/CSS or go to
https://w45.afpc.randolp.af.mil/AFPCSecureNet40/CheckPortal.aspx (RIP must show your ASVAB
scores and awarded AFSCs).
4. Required: if applicable: Applicants who are in a higher grade than the grade for this advertisement
must provide a statement of understanding with your application stating you are willing to be voluntarily
demoted without prejudice if selected for this position, (Enlisted Only) IAW AFI 36-2502, Paragraph
11.1.2.4.1.1.2.
5. Optional: Resume, Letter of Recommendation, DD214, EPRs/OPRs.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
• Applications must arrive at the HRO Applications Inbox at the following email address:
ng.in.inarng.mbx.mdihrweb@mail.mil no later than 2359 Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of
the job announcement.
• Applications MUST be complete upon initial submission in one single PDF package, emailed with the
proper naming convention of Last Name-Announcement number (i.e. Last Name-19-XXX-X-AIR) in the
subject line. If the application packet is too large to be sent in one email, break the packet into two
separate attachments and send it in two separate emails. If sending multiple emails, subject line must
end in 1 of 2, 2 of 2 (i.e. Last Name-19-XXX-X-AIR 1of 2, 2 of 2).
• Encrypt emails for your protection.
• Applications will be reviewed after the closing date: Disqualification notifications will be emailed to
applicants NLT 14 business days after the announcement closing date.
• If you need to update a previously submitted package, and it is before the closeout date, you must
send a new completed package with the updated information. Sending only the updates will disqualify
your package, as incomplete packages are not accepted.
POINT OF CONTACT

HRO REMOTE DESIGNEE: Ms. Pamela Baker CONTACT INFORMATION: 812-877-5232

SELECTING OFFICIAL: Christopher J. Komorek
HRO JFHQ: Mrs. Cotelia Ford CONTACT INFORMATION: 317-247-3390

THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN
CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, OR ANY
OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
AIR NATIONAL ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR)
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241-4839

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMANDERS/SUPERVISORS: IAW ANGI 36–101 Paragraph 4.1.7.1 this position

vacancy announcement will be given the broadest possible dissemination. A copy of this announcement will
be posted on your unit/activity bulletin board. Selecting Official will contact qualified applicants for interviews.
After NGIN-PEH-A approves the selection package, NGIN-PEH-A will send a notification letter to all applicants
of their selection/non-selection. The selection of an applicant is not final until the individual has been notified
by NGIN-PEH-A. After the selecting official makes a selection, the “routing” of the selection package begins
and ends with NGIN-PEH-A.

THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN
CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, OR ANY
OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.