Who sits on a ridge alone outside a hostile city acting as a one-man air traffic controller while at the same time being fully prepared to join the fight if necessary? You do as a Combat Control specialist. Combat Controllers are part of the Air Force's Special Operations team and are FAA-certified air traffic controllers. They operate in remote and sometimes hostile areas helping the Air Force accomplish its mission by directing air traffic and alerting pilots and command of the location of hostile forces on the ground.

Perform precision parachute jumps to penetrate hostile areas

Be proficient in water operations using both scuba and amphibious techniques

Learn to be proficient on motorcycles, snowmobiles and skis

Learn to rappel and fast-rope

Be an expert with maps and compasses

Be capable of overland travel in any environment

Function under the most demanding weather conditions

Establish assault zones and direct aircraft within those zones