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 Air Force TACP =  Tactical Air Control Party


I often get asked about the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) of the Air Force Special Operations Command as well as other branch combat communicators.  We, at StewSmith.com Fitness, do not have a specific workout program for TACP, but after researching TACP and training a few TACP candidates through the Heroes of Tomorrow program, here are the recommendations we have developed:

(from AFSOC Website) 

A Tactical Air Control Party, commonly abbreviated TACP, is usually a team of two or more United States Air Force Tactical Air Controllers. They sometimes include an Air Liaison Officer, which is assigned to a U.S. Army combat maneuver unit. TACPs advise ground commanders on the best use of air power. They also establish and maintain command and control communications, control air traffic and naval gunfire and provide precision terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition close air support .

TACP members are assigned to all conventional Army combat units and  to various other units such as Special Forces, Navy SEALs and the Army Rangers.

                                                                         TACP  Motto:  ADVISE, ASSIST, CONTROL



TACP Physical Fitness Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum standards: 
RUN: 1.5 miles, 6 laps around a 440-yard track in under 10 minutes and 47 seconds. 
PUSH-UPS: Must complete at least 40 repetitions given a one-minute time limit. 
CRUNCHES: Must complete at least 48 repetitions given a one-minute time limit. 
PULL-UPS: Must complete at least 6 repetitions.


This entry test is very common and we have created the PFT Bible
to help people prepare for this fitness test.




As you can see the PAST requirements are not that challenging, but to be successful not only do you need to master this fitness test, you need to add rucking, more running and leg PT, calisthenics, and core workouts.  Recommended numbers and run / ruck times are listed below:

Recommended PAST Scores

Run 1.5 mile: 9-10 minutes
Pushups:  50-60 reps in 1 minute
Crunches:  50-60 reps in 1 minute

Pullups: 15+

Ruck with 35-50lbs minimum pace of 4 mph or 15 min mile goal 12-13 min mile pace

 

 

Some of the best workouts to prepare for these type of requirements and recommended PAST scores are the link ideas above.  One option if you are just starting out on your fitness journey and need to up your scores on the PAST - try this ebook

 

The PFT Bible - Military PFT - Pullups, pushups, situps, 1.5 mile run workouts

Once you ace the PAST and are now preparing for the TACP training, I would recommend a tougher program such as the

Army Ranger / SF Workout as it is loaded with PT, weights, core, running and rucking. 

If you are using a program like the ones featured on the StewSmith.com Fitness Store continue and add this supplemental program to your training.  If you are not on a program, you can try to add this with a one of the free running programs to help your PFT running.  

                                                                                            See Running Plan  

 Thanks for the emails – they really do inspire me to develop articles, so keep them coming at stew@stewsmith.com.  This workout is an opinion of the author and should you proceed with this plan or any derivation, you do so at your own risk and should be cautious.

Good luck with your nutrition / performance fitness program and I hope you see improvement soon.  Workouts can be easily obtained at the StewSmith.com Fitness Ebook Store.   Send me an email and I may post it up as an article next week. You can contact me at stew@stewsmith.com. 

Feel free to email me if you have any questions at stew@stewsmith.com


TRX Train Like the Pros

TRX Workouts - This is a great device to use if you are failing at pushups and pullups.  The TRX rows will help you build your chest, shoulders, triceps and bicep / back muscles like a set of weights, but also work the core at the same time.


If you are interested in fitting pyramid workouts into a comprehensive training

program check out the StewSmith eBook Fitness Store. 


Published Books Available in Stores and at Stew Smith Fitness

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Tactical Fitness / Tactical Strength / Tactical Mobility  |  More Info 
The Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout   |  More info   
Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness
     |    More Info    

Maximum Fitness     |    More Info     
The Special Operations Workout     |   More Info   
The SWAT Workout - From Recruit to SWAT      |  More Info   

  

 

About Stew Smith

Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL, Military.com Fitness Contributor and certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If you are interested in starting a workout program to create a healthy lifestyle - check out the StewSmith.com Fitness eBook store and the Stew Smith article archive at StewSmith.com. To contact Stew with your comments and questions, e-mail him at stew@stewsmith.com. 

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