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TeachMeFinance.com - explain forward air controller (airborne) forward air controller (airborne) 'forward air controller (airborne)' is an military term meaning '(DOD) A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. The forward air controller (airborne) is normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party. A qualified and current forward air controller (airborne) will be recognized across the Department of Defense as capable and authorized to perform terminal attack control. Also called FAC(A)'. Previous 5 Terms: formation- formatted message text - formerly restricted data forward aeromedical evacuation forward air controller_ Next 5 Terms: forward area- forward arming and refueling point - forward aviation combat engineering forward edge of the battle area forward line of own troops_ Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.