# Procedures

JTAC Operations can only be completed in an OBSERVER Position, using non VATSIM radio channels, I.e JTAC DISCORD Channel . It is key to note that VATSIM does not recognise this position as a controller.

JTACs are responsible for CAS Briefs, callsign in Transport, Air drops.

The following course is to train Observers and pilots to a standard where they can complete JTAC Operations using the VATSIM network to roleplay Air to Surface Operations.

For this document the Callsigns will remain the same, shown below:  
JTAC - BRAVO - 01  
FJ - NASTY12  
FAC - HTSPR

A400m - BLNHM32

Chinook - BDSLP12

The following aircraft are likely to be used by a JTACs:

- Merlin/Chinook
- Wildcat/Apache
- Reaper/Protector
- C130/A400m/C17
- F35/Typhoon
- Shadow