XXIV - John A. Chapman “Chappy” CCT T-Shirt (with USA Flag)
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John A. Chapman “Chappy” was a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller and Medal of Honor recipient killed during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, during Operation Anaconda.
Surrounded and under heavy fire, Chapman continued fighting after the rest of the team had withdrawn from the objective. His actions helped save the lives of other operators on the mountain.
The events surrounding Takur Ghar and Roberts Ridge later became widely known through Alone at Dawn by Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz, along with the film adaptation based on the book.
This design honors John Chapman, Combat Control, Air Force Special Tactics, and the legacy of the 24th Special Tactics Squadron.
View more Chappy and Alone at Dawn apparel here or browse additional Combat Control and Air Force Special Tactics Merchandise from Special Tactics Solutions, Inc.
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Product: Next Level 6010 Men's Triblend Crew
- 4.3 oz.,
- Tri-blend (50% polyester/25% combed ringspun cotton/25% rayon jersey)
- Fabric laundered for reduced shrinkage
- 1x1 baby rib-knit set-in collar
- Soft, satin label
- Sideseamed
- Shoulder to shoulder taping
- Tear-away label
| Size | Body length | Body width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 26.5" | 16.75" | 7.375" |
| S | 27.5" | 18.25" | 7.75" |
| M | 28.5" | 19.75" | 8.125" |
| L | 29.5" | 21.25" | 8.5" |
| XL | 30.5" | 22.75" | 8.875" |
| 2XL | 31.5" | 24.75" | 9.25" |
| 3XL | 32.5" | 26.75" | 9.625" |
CCT History
Combat Control Teams (CCT) were established in 1953 to provide air traffic control and command-and-control capabilities in support of U.S. and allied special operations. Evolving from WWII pathfinders and glider operations, CCTs became essential for establishing drop zones, landing zones, and assault strips in denied or austere environments. Over the decades, they’ve deployed alongside every U.S. SOF element, enabling precision airpower in conflicts from Southeast Asia to the Middle East. CCTs are uniquely qualified as FAA-certified air traffic controllers and hold a wide array of advanced skills: they are certified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), combat divers, static-line and military free-fall parachutists (HALO/HAHO), qualified in demolitions, small unit tactics, survival/evasion/resistance/escape (SERE), communications, fire support coordination, and reconnaissance. Their ability to integrate air and ground operations under extreme conditions makes them one of the most versatile and mission-critical assets in U.S. special operations.