What is the title of TC 3-04.15?
Air Traffic Control Facility, Operations, Training, Maintenance, and Standardization
In TC 3-04.15, what does chapter 2 cover?
Air traffic control operations
Ch 3- ATC Training: What are the three types of training?
Qualification, Proficiency and Remedial.
Ch 5- Tactical Air Traffic Operations:
True or False: A controller can use accredited simulation devices to obtain 100% of their position hours for initial ratings.
False: A controller can use accredited simulations devices to obtain 50% of their position hours.
Ch 7- Air Traffic Services Training:
Who is awarded RL-3?
Who is responsible for all ATC equipment maintenance?
The ATC maintenance chief.
According to chapter 2, what is the primary purpose of the ATC system?
To prevent collision involving aircraft operating within the designated airspace.
(In addition, it also provides safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic and supports the national security and homeland defense mission)
Ch 3- ATC Training: Name all training phases.
Indoctrination, Primary Knowledge, Position Qualification, Facility Rating.
Ch 5- Tactical Air Traffic Operation
How many controllers will be present for duty in the control TWR, GCA or AIC? What are the minimum requirements for these controllers.
At least two controllers; 1 facility rated controller and 1 controller position qualified in at least one position.
Ch 7- Air Traffic Services Training:
Who is the approving authority for controller RL progression within the unit?
The Commander.
True or False: Facility consolidation is permanent if approved by the commander.
False: Facility consolidation is a temporary operation during non-peak hours and is approved by the ATC chief.
Sec I- Control Tower operations:
Who is responsible for all communications emanating from the facility?
The Shift Leader.
Ch 3- ATC Training: Who is responsible for the preparation, content and quality of the facility training manual?
The Facility Chief.
Ch 5- Tactical Air Traffic Operations:
What are the currency requirements for the ATC Tower, AIC and GCA?
ATC TWR: 40 position hours/ 50% simulated
AIC: 40 position hours/ 50% simulated
GCA: 10 approaches during the preceding 6 months
Ch 7- Air Traffic Services Training:
(________) is the base document from which the RL progression program is developed.
Commander's Task List
What are the four major classifications for Army ATC facilitys?
-Army radar approach control (ARAC)
-Air traffic control tower (ATCT)
-Ground controlled approach (GCA)
-Airspace information center (AIC)
Sec II- Radar Operations:
How is radar performance quality determined?
By comparing identified targets against data obtained during the commissioning flight inspection.
Ch 3- ATC Training:
(____________________) is an ongoing program wherein supervisors continuously train subordinates to assume supervisory positions.
Administration and management training.
Ch 5- Tactical Air Traffic Operations:
Who establishes facility hours of operation per mission requirement?
ATC Unit Commander
Ch 7- Air Traffic Services Training:
True or False: If a RL1 controller fails to complete their annual skills exam within 12 calendar months, their will be assigned to an RL2 status.
True.
What is the purpose of TC 3-04.15?
It provides doctrinal administrative and operational standards for US Army ATC facilities and units.
Sec III- Airspace information center operations:
The observation of the progress of aircraft identified by radar or reports at predetermined times or geographic points is know as what operation?
Flight Following
Ch 4- ATC Maintenance: All theory and performance examinations used in the certification program are developed or validated by who?
ATSCOM
Ch 6- Tactical Air Traffic Services: Who provides weather support required by the US Army?
United States Air Force.
In TC 3-04.15, what does chapter 8 cover?
Air Traffic Services Maintenance Training Program