FAC(A)

After pilots attain a Lead Pilot rating, they can proceed with the FAC(A) qualification.

After succeeding they will be able to:

• Maintain awareness of the enemy situation, prioritize and select targets, and locate friendly units to ensure deconfliction.
• Prevent fratricide.
• Knowing the supported unit’s plans, position, and needs.
• Locate targets of opportunity.
• Request air strikes.
• Control air strikes.
• Prevent duplication of engagements..
• Perform airspace management
• Perform battle damage assessment (BDA).

This in day, night and adverse weather conditions.