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title: "This is what it takes to become a Combat Controller"
date: "2018-06-25"
modified: "2020-10-22"
authors:
  - name: "Team Mighty"
    job_title: "Author"
    link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/teammighty/"
url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/watch/this-is-what-it-takes-to-become-a-combat-controller/"
categories:
  - "Air Force"
  - "History"
  - "Special Operations"
  - "Tactical"
---

# This is what it takes to become a Combat Controller

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The teams that have completed some of America's most stunning special operations include a few airmen who are often overlooked when it comes time to glorify the heroes: Combat Controller Teams.

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Combat Controllers are Air Force special operators trained to support all other special operators and to conduct their missions behind enemy lines. Here's how they train to be effective under such challenging conditions.

### [Read more about why Combat Controllers are among the deadliest forces on the battlefield](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/heres-what-makes-a-combat-controller-so-deadly/>)

## Author
Team Mighty's experience encompasses intel, special ops, military history, tactical expertise, aviation, gear, and weapons. Authors on Team Mighty include veterans, spouses, and active and reserve service members from every branch of the military, as well as former CIA employees.