15Q1O - Skill Level One
ATC TOWER OPERATOR , ATC GCA OPERATOR, CONSOLE OPERATOR: Operate fixed and tactical ATC towers, Ground Control Approach GCA radars, and airspace information centers (AICs). Operates and maintains vehicles, tactical/fixed base ATC equipment, and navigational aids (NAVAIDs). Assist in the installation, and relocation of tactical ATC facilities. Apply air traffic control rules, procedures, and regulations. Processes flight plan data. Formulates and issues ATC clearances, advisories, and control information. Maintain logs, records, files, and recordings of voice communications. Interprets and relays Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) information. Reads and interprets DoD Flight Information Publications (FLIPS) and aeronautical charts. Analyzes air traffic to identify and resolve potential conflicts. Control airborne and ground traffic on and in the vicinity of the airport. Updates Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and performs radarscope alignments. Coordinate terminal/enroute control. Provides approach control services, conducts precision radar instrument approaches, provide (AIC) services and control tower services. As a Pathfinder ASI (F7) qualified member of a tactical air control team (TACT), establishes and controls landing zones (LZs), helicopter landing zones (HLZs) drop zones (DZs) and pick-up zo nes (PZs).
15Q2O - Skill Level Two
SR ATC TOWER OPERATOR, SR GCA OPERATOR, TACTICAL TM LDR, SHIFT LDR: Conduct ATC facility training. Briefs shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions and weather/ground activities. Prepares and updates flight following maps. Supervises a shift in a tactical or fixed tower, radar, or AIC. Services as a tactical air control team (TACT) leader in a tactical terminal control system (TTCS), deploys team as advance party to remote areas to secure and set up forward area refueling and rearming points (FARPS), LZs, HLZs, DZs, and PZs. Maintains current DoD and DOT/FAA publications, ATC facility logs, forms, records and situation maps. Prepare, brief and disseminates Aviator's Procedures Guide (APG) to supported aviation units. Assist in the preparation of TERPS.
15Q3O - Skill Level Three
SHIFT LDR, FACILITY CHIEF, ATC STAFF NCO, ASST OPS NCO (TACTICAL): Serve as facility chief at low-density towers, radar or airspace information centers. Serve as facility chief in tactical towers, GCA radars and AICs. Administer ATC facility. Formulates and coordinates letters of agreement, operations letters, and facility memorandums. Prepares duty rosters, and assigns duties to personnel. Ensures facility flight check requirements are met for navigational aids, radar, and radio communications equipment. Plans and organizes ATC activities for tower, GCA radar, airspace information centers and verifies facility compliance with Army and FAA standards. Evaluates ATC operations and work performance. Reviews and prepares reports. Coordinate ATC activities with other facilities. Prepares and updates situation maps. Assist in the preparation of Standard Instrument Approach/Enroute/Departure Procedures (TERPS) for assigned facility/NAVAID.
15Q4O - Skill Level Four
FACILITY CHIEF, ATC EVAL SERGEANT, ATC STAFF NCO, PLATOON SERGEANT, DETACHMENT SERGEANT, ATC SR SERGEANT, ATC LIASON SGT, ATC EVAL/ TRAINING SGT: Serves as facility chief in high density and designated remotely located fixed base towers, GCA radar or AICs. Plans, organizes, and supervises ATC facilities. Establishes and supervises the facility training and rating program. Advise in the preparation of TERPS. Ensure proper utilization, and coordination of maintenance support. Prepares and interprets orders and reports. As an A2C2 liaison at division, and echelons above corps (EAC) assists in the development and execution of the Airspace Control Order (ACO) and Airspace Tasking Order (ATO). Coordinates, deconflicts, and integrates all airspace control measures for division, corps, or EAC commanders. As a Platoon Sergeant, coordinates the logistical, personnel and administrative support for all platoon elements, and deploys platoon to remote locations in support of forward aviation assets. Prepares and coordinates TERPS data with the appropriate FAA Department of the Army regional representative. Conduct briefings for senior commanders on the current tactical airspace situation.
School Information
School: 011 Location: , FT RUCKER, AL
Course Title: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATOR
FY: 2009 School: 011 Course: 222-15Q10 Phase: Course Length: 15 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint
Course Security Clearance G - INTERIM SECRET Required
Enlisted MOS CMF 93C 93 Required OR
15Q 15 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Must be active Army or Reserve Component enlisted personnel. Students must complete an Army class 4 physical prior to beginning the course and have in their possession a DA Form 4186 (up-slip) approved by USAAMC with an expiration date that is later than the date projected to complete the course. Students must also meet all qualification requirements listed in DA Pam 611-21. Highest rank an individual may be classified into MOS 15Q is SPC (non-promotable). Secret security clearance is required for initial award of the MOS. A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered on or after 1 July 2004.
Course Scope:
This course will provide enlisted personnel the skills required to perform air traffic control duties with an apprentice level knowledge of VFR, IFR, Tactical Terminal Control System (TTCS), Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS), air traffic control rules, regulations, concepts and procedures. To help accomplish this, a continuous update and computerization of training material is ongoing. This program will enable the qualification and certification of the instructor force and standardized individual training for the active and reserve forces. The course contains the combat critical tasks of the MOS and presents
them in a sequence of training compatible with available training time in the regular school environment.
Special Information:
To hold the MOS the soldier must have a SECRET security clearance
School: 011 Location: , FT RUCKER, AL
Course Title: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATOR
FY: 2009 School: 011 Course: 222-15Q10 Phase: Course Length: 15 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint
Course Security Clearance G - INTERIM SECRET Required
Enlisted MOS CMF 93C 93 Required OR
15Q 15 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Must be active Army or Reserve Component enlisted personnel. Students must complete an Army class 4 physical prior to beginning the course and have in their possession a DA Form 4186 (up-slip) approved by USAAMC with an expiration date that is later than the date projected to complete the course. Students must also meet all qualification requirements listed in DA Pam 611-21. Highest rank an individual may be classified into MOS 15Q is SPC (non-promotable). Secret security clearance is required for initial award of the MOS. A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered on or after 1 July 2004.
Course Scope:
This course will provide enlisted personnel the skills required to perform air traffic control duties with an apprentice level knowledge of VFR, IFR, Tactical Terminal Control System (TTCS), Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS), air traffic control rules, regulations, concepts and procedures. To help accomplish this, a continuous update and computerization of training material is ongoing. This program will enable the qualification and certification of the instructor force and standardized individual training for the active and reserve forces. The course contains the combat critical tasks of the MOS and presents
them in a sequence of training compatible with available training time in the regular school environment.
Special Information:
To hold the MOS the soldier must have a SECRET security clearance