General 11 Traffic Information and Coordination

Question 1

Define Co-ordination

Answer 1

Co-ordination is the act of negotiation between two or more parties each vested with the authority to make executive decisions appropriate to the task being discharged.

Question 2

When is Co-ordination considered effected?

Answer 2

Co-ordination is effected when the parties concerned, on the basis of known intelligence, agree a course of action.

Question 3

What are the two methods of ATCO co-ordination?

Answer 3

Tactical Co-ordination
Standing Co-oordination

Question 4

Describe Tactical Co-ordination

Answer 4

Co-ordination of individual aircraft receiving or about to receive an ATS. Can be done either face to face or silent using electronic comms, if detailed in MATS 2.

Question 5

Describe Standing Co-ordination

Answer 5

Co-ordination implemented automatically on a permanent basis without comms, but in accordance with a written agreement. Details for use in MATS2.