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The primary purpose of the ATC system

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The primary purpose of the ATC system is to prevent a collision involving aircraft operating in the system, Provides a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic and to Support National Security and Homeland Defense missions.

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Purpose of th 7110.65

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prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by persons providing air traffic control services.

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7110.65 audience

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7110.65 applies to all ATO personnel and anyone using ATO directives.

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“Shall” or “must”

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procedure is mandatory.

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“Shall not” or “must not”

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procedure is prohibited.

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“May” or “need not”

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Procedure is optional

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"Will"

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means futurity, not a requirement for the application of a procedure.

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"Aircraft"

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the airframe, crew members, or both.

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"Altitude"

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indicated altitude mean sea level (MSL), flight level (FL), or both.

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DUTY PRIORITY

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Give first priority to separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts as required in this order. Good judgment must be used in prioritizing all other provisions of this order based on the requirements of the situation at hand.

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OPERATIONAL PRIORITY

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Provide air traffic control service to aircraft on a “first come, first served” basis with the exception to

- emergencies

-MEDEVACs

-presidential movements

-SAR aircraft performing a SAR mission

-Interceptor aircraft on active air defense missions until the unknown aircraft is identified

-NIGHT WATCH aircraft

-“FLYNET"

-“Garden Plot”

-USAF aircraft engaged in aerial sampling missions using the code name “SAMP"

-Special Air Mission aircraft when SCOOT is indicated in the remarks section of the flight plan or used in air/ground communications

-When requested, provide priority handling to TEAL and NOAA mission aircraft.

-OPEN SKIES Treaty observation and demonstration (F and D) flights.

-Flight Check aircraft.

-Aircraft operating under the North American Route Program (NRP) and in airspace identified in the High Altitude Redesign (HAR) program, are not subject to route limiting restrictions (e.g., published preferred IFR routes, letter of agreement require- ments, standard operating procedures).

- If able, provide priority handling to diverted flights. Priority handling may be requested via use of “DVRSN” in the remarks section of the flight plan or by the flight being placed on the Diversion Recovery Tool (DRT).

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Who has priority. IFR or SVFR?

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IFR

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“immediately”

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expeditious compliance is required to avoid an imminent situation.

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"Expedite"

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prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation.

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When do you issue a safety alert?

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Issue a safety alert to an aircraft if you are aware the aircraft is in a position/altitude that, in your judgment, places it in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.

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MINIMUM FUEL

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Not an emergency but should not be delayed.

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Transfer radio communications _______ an aircraft enters the receiving controller’s area ofjurisdiction unless otherwise coordinated or specifiedby a letter of agreement or a facility directive.

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Before

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TRAFFIC ADVISORIES

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1. Azimuth from aircraft in terms of the 12−hour clock, or When rapidly maneuvering issue cardinal direction.

2. Distance from aircraft in miles.

3. Direction in which traffic is proceeding and/or relative movement of traffic.

4. If known, type of aircraft and altitude.