USAF TACP Beret Badge Set

USAF Tactical Air Control Party Beret Badge Set

Vintage/Rare Badge Set. The larger was the first design and has the maker mark G23 on the rear. The smaller one is the second design and the smaller high gloss is the most contemporary badge. Neither of the smaller badges has maker marks. The larger badges measure approximately 1 5/8 inches in diameter. The smaller is approximately 1 3/8 inches in diameter.

U.S. Air Force tactical air support can mean the difference between a victory and a loss when ground forces are engaged in battle. Providing and guiding air support is the primary mission of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations. Trained in all types of warfare, the TACP operators deploy to battlefield forward areas and serves as the primary adviser and advocate the ground force commander. With expertise in TACP weapons, field equipment and signaling devices, the TACP operator enables the Combat Air Forces to integrate their advanced technologies and weapons systems with the efforts of the troops on the ground.

Yeah, this is a Rescue collection but it's impossible to forget the great job these guys do and the close relation between the TACP with CCT's and PJ's, plus the joint training they receive during their process to become operators in both fields. Great collector’s piece!

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