Landing signal officer vs forward air controller/air officer

Differences between landing signal officer and forward air controller/air officer duties and responsibilities

Landing signal officer example responsibilities.

• Implement upgrades, manage security and troubleshoot problems in numerous environments and on many levels of computer technology.
• Provide support for the kurdish people fighting against ISIS in Syria.
• Plan and execute all aspects of communications in missions, during both combat and peacetime.
• Ensure that all information are properly classify and archive as per DOD, DA and USG regulations and policies.
• Ensure workplace computer hardware compile to DoD security standards to include troubleshooting and patching.
• Develop numerous job-aids and a custom database for submission, monitoring and resolution of technical issues and frequently ask questions.
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Forward air controller/air officer example responsibilities.

• Manage and employ USAF weapons resources in offensive and defensive air operations.
• Protect national security interests by commanding U.S. and ally aircraft in combat situations.
• Exercise control and oversight for cutting edge technology to include radars, data-links, computers, and associate peripherals.