JO 7110.65 Flashcards
Learn how to be nerds who can't fly.
1-1-1 Purpose of This Order
Gives procedures and phrases. Controllers must be familiar with them. If it is not said in this book, they are to use their best judgement.
1-1-10 Procedural Letter of Agreement
Organizations must document procedures in a letter of agreement with ATC.
Meaning of “Shall”
Procedure is Mandatory
Meaning of “Shall Not”
Procedure is Prohibited
Meaning of “Should”
Procedure is Recommended
Meaning of “May/Need Not”
Procedure is Optional
Meaning of “Will”
Futurity, Not required for application of procedure
Meaning of “Aircraft”
the airframe, crew members, or both
Meaning of “Approved Separation”
Separation in accordance with the applicable minima in this manual
Meaning of “Altitude”
Indicated altitude above Mean Sea Level (MSL), Flight Level (FL) or both
Meaning of “Miles”
Nautical Miles (NM), unless otherwise specified, and statute miles for visibility
Where Word Meanings Are Found
1-2-1
Course, Bearing, Azimuth, Heading, and Wind Direction uses what?
SHALL use magnetic heading unless specifically stated otherwise
Time Uses for ATC
Use UTC, next minute is made at the minute plus 30 seconds, time checks are given at nearest 1/4 minute
Meaning of “Runway”
Runway used by aircraft, doesn’t include helipads and their takeoff/landing courses
Where are Abbreviations Located
1-2-6
Primary Purpose of ATC 2-1-1
Prevent collision involving aircraft in system
In Addition:
- Provides a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic
- Supports national security and homeland defense missions
Additional ATC Services
Must provide when they can
Duty Priority 2-1-2
First priority to separating aircraft and issuing safety alerts. Use good judgement when prioritizing other tasks
2-1-4 Operational Priority
“First Come First Serve” EXCEPT:
- A/C in distress
- MED-EVAC
- Presidential
- Search and Rescue
- Interceptor A/C
- Night Watch
- FLYNET
- Garden Plot
- SAMP
- Scoot (SAM)
- NOAA
- Open Skies
- Flight Check
- Diverted Flights
