Joint terminal attack controller vs airport tower controller

Differences between joint terminal attack controller and airport tower controller duties and responsibilities

Joint terminal attack controller example responsibilities.

• Prepare and manage multiple self assessment checklists to evaluate overall effectiveness and ensure compliance with USAF directives.
• Use of air assault and JTAC procedures
• Direct command wide distribution of CCT manpower and assets.
• Request, adjust and control indirect fires from artillery, mortars and other indirect fires assets.
• Advise ground commander on best methods for JTAC and fix wing CAS employment as well as ISR capabilities.
• Supervise the allocation of equipment, munitions and monitor medical and training requirements for squadron combat readiness.
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Airport tower controller example responsibilities.

• Utilize Reynolds and Reynolds DMS.
• Participate in GPS and web-base scheduling pilot.
• Produce weekly ADP payroll (outsource).
• Track routes and vehicles in real time via proprietary GPS system.
• Monitor and update ever-changing FAA regulatory and policy requirements affecting local and national ATC procedures.
• Work closely with IAD ATCT and airlines to coordinate safe and efficient gate and non-movement area transitions.