Publisher's Synopsis
This publication, Training Circular TC 3-04.15 Air Traffic Control Facility Operations, Training, Maintenance, and Standardization October 2019, provides doctrinal administrative and operational standards for United States (US) Army air traffic control (ATC) facilities, and units. This publication is intended for use by all Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG), United States Army Reserve, Department of the Army civilians (DACs), and contract personnel who perform ATC duties for the US Army. TC 3-04.15 consists of two parts-part one (chapters one through four) applies to installation (fixed) ATC facilities only and part two (chapters five through eight) applies to tactical ATC facilities. The appendices are common to both installation and tactical ATC facilities. The principal audience for TC 3-04.15 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as a joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this publication. This TC applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard, the United States Army Reserve, and Army civilians unless otherwise stated. In addition, trainers, educators, and contractors will also use this publication as a doctrinal reference. TC 3-04.15 builds on collective knowledge and experience gained through recent operations, exercises, and the deliberate process of informed reasoning. Its principles and fundamentals address new technologies and evolving responses to diverse threats. It will also assist Army branch schools in teaching air traffic services (ATS).Chapter 1 details the processes, procedures, and requirements for ATC facility administration. It discusses facility staffing levels, currency requirements, and emergency manning levels. This chapter also discusses the facility personnel qualifications, responsibilities, and restrictions. Chapter 2 provides an overview of each of the various types of air traffic control facility operations and the associated requirements and responsibilities for each type of facility. Chapter 3 discusses the fixed base air traffic controller training program and details the requirements for the facility training program, facility training manual and the biennial skills evaluations. Chapter 4 provides instructions and requirements for air traffic control maintenance procedures in regards to ground inspections and the certification procedures. It also details the Air Traffic Services Maintenance Certification Program (ATSMCP). Chapter 5 provides basic discussion on tactical air traffic control facility administration. It outlines administration and management requirements to include tactical air traffic control ratings and certifications. It further discusses personnel responsibilities and restrictions in the tactical facilities. Chapter 6 describes the types of tactical air traffic services that are provided and details the capabilities, requirements, and responsibilities of each type of air traffic service. Chapter 7 provides an overview of tactical air traffic services training in relation to the combined arms training strategy. It also provides a detailed outline of the tactical air traffic training program and discusses the commander's task list for each tactical system. Chapter 8 outlines the tactical air traffic services maintenance training program and discusses the theory of operation and performance examinations. It also discusses the maintenance training grogram progression.
