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Us navy AC? air traffic control ?

I am thinking about joining the navy and i was wondering about this job. i have talked to a few recruiters and they havent really been able to tell me anything about it. so what i was wondering is... are AC`s the people who are out on the deck of the aircraft carrier signaling the planes on and off it? and if anyone has this job or knows someone who is doing it now and could you tell me the basics about it that would be helpfull. thanks

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  • 10 years ago
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    "are AC`s the people who are out on the deck of the aircraft carrier signaling the planes on and off it?"

    NO !!!!!

    AC-Air Traffic Controller

    Air Traffic Controllers (AC) provide air traffic control services in air traffic control towers, radar air traffic control facilities, fleet area control and surveillance facilities, and air operations offices ashore and afloat, operate radio communication systems and light signals, direct aircraft under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions, operate surveillance radar, precision radar, data link approach systems and Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment, operate ground and shipboard controlled approach systems, respond to emergency air traffic situations, maintain current flight planning information and reference material, assist pilots in preparation and processing flight plans and clearances.

    https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_car...

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    5 years ago

    there are waivers for each thing in the army although u could be 17 to connect and by using the time you attain the element for them to deliver you to college for which you will have reached 18

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