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WHERE WE ARE NOW HIGHLIGHTS
CONTROL AND REPORTING UNIT/ 23
A SKILLFUL PLAYER IN A PERFECT ORCHESTRA
Originally established in 1968 under the name systems and the welfare of its personnel, who been
Control and Reporting Unit /22, the air defense provided, as part of a broader RJAF renovation
unit, based in Rehab, Mafraq, was given its current scheme, new living quarters, while food catering is
name in 1983. offered by a sp ecialized private company, just like
all the other units of the RJAF.
The main task of the unit is flight control and
early warning, and it is a part of a collective job The unit's officers come mainly from three
performed by all such units across the country. educational institutions: the King Hussein
"It's like an orchestra, with each playing its part in Air College, the Military College and Mu'ta
its designated area of responsibility". University-the Military Wing, all with university
degrees. They are trained on flight control at the
In addition to controlling military aircraft, the Amman-based Fighter Control School for 24 weeks,
unit also keeps an eye on civil flights, transfer and then receive on-job training at the unit.
air picture to the RJAFC3 system which facilitates
flight control and ensure a shorter time of reaction Privates and NCOs, who should have a Tawjihi
to threats compared to older system. (general high school) certificate at least, also receive
specialized training to handle the job as Trackers
The unit is in a constant process of modernization and Plotters. English, of course, is a must for all
and improvement, covering equipment and commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
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