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TOPT selection course phase II

A team of tactical air control party (TACP) officer candidates navigate to a set of given coordinates as part of a land navigation exercise during the TOPT selection course phase II on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 27, 2019. Candidates were required to navigate to five different coordinates where a different team challenge for them to be evaluated on awaited them at each new location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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TOPT selection course phase II

A team of tactical air control party (TACP) officer candidates, participating in a land navigation exercise during the TOPT selection course phase II, perform push-ups as an added element of stress while working on a team problem-solving activity Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 27, 2019. Candidates were evaluated on their performance under high levels of stress by experienced TACP officer and enlisted cadre, as well as Air Force psychologists throughout the week-long selection process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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TOPT selection course phase II

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment cadre follow candidates through a tactical village at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 27, 2019. The TOPT 5-day assessment is designed primarily to create situations that allow candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their aptitude to lead in a stressful environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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TOPT selection course phase II

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment candidates (left) engage with a simulated opposing force during a tactical training portion of the course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 27, 2019. Candidates are tested through physically demanding ruck-marches and physical training events to briefs and interviews that assess critical thinking and communication abilities to see if they have what it takes to be a TACP officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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TOPT selection course phase II

A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment candidate drags a simulated injured team member out of a tactical village during hands-on training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 27, 2019. . The simulated combat environments and stressful situations created during TOPT allows the cadre to understand how each candidate behaves and performs under pressure to ensure they are well suited for future operational roles as a TACP officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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TOPT selection course phase II

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment candidates move a simulated casualty onto a litter at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 27, 2019. The purpose of TOPT is to see if the candidates have the leadership skills to become a TACP officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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TOPT selection course phase II

Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment candidates plot the course to their next location to test their survival skills at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Aug. 27, 2019. The TOPT 5-day assessment is designed primarily to create situations that allow candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their aptitude to lead in a stressful environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airman assigned to the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, performs pull-ups as part of a Tier II Operator Fitness Test during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 29, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge marked the first time the week-long competition had been held since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 7th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Bliss, Texas, runs while carrying weighted bags as part of a Tier II Operator Fitness Test during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 29, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge saw 20 two-man teams compete in various challenges in order to identify the highest performers in the TACP career field. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 9th Air Support Operations Squadron, Ford Hood, Texas, performs a timed two-cone drill as part of a Tier II Operator Fitness Test during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 29, 2019. The Lightning Challenge aims to enhance TACP mission readiness, provide feedback concerning unit training effectiveness, and promote warrior spirit through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airman assigned to the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash., climbs on top of an obstacle during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at JBLM, Wash., July 29, 2019. During the challenge, TACP Airmen completed a timed obstacle course consisting of climbing and crawling obstacles as well as multiple weight carries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, Camp Murray, Wash., crawls across rolling logs during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 29, 2019. During the first day, TACP Airmen completed an obstacle course and Tier II Operator Fitness Test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash., finishes the obstacle course section of the 2019 Lightning Challenge at JBLM, Wash., July 29, 2019. The purpose of the Lightning Challenge is to enhance mission readiness by providing tangible feedback to commanders and TACP Airmen concerning unit training effectiveness while promoting camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash., low crawls through sand during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at JBLM, Wash., July 29, 2019. The 2019 Lightning Challenge consisted of 20 two-man TACP teams competing to be recognized as best in the career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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1 ASOG hosts TACP Lightning Challenge

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, descends an obstacle during the 2019 Lightning Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 29, 2019. The purpose of the Lightning Challenge is to enhance mission readiness by providing tangible feedback to commanders and TACP Airmen concerning unit training effectiveness while promoting camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)
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