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Note: The Army recently change this MOS from 93C to 15Q.

Major duties. The air traffic control operator supervises and provides air traffic control services, to include flight following using visual flight rules, instrument flight rules and special visual flight rules, at air traffic control facilities.

(1) Skill Level 1. Operates fixed and tactical air traffic control towers, radars, and flight following facilities. Assists in the installation, and relocation of tactical ATC facilities. Operates tactical navigation aids. Applies air traffic control rules, procedures, and regulations. Processes flight plan data. Formulates and issues air traffic control clearances, advisories, and control information. Maintains logs, records, files, and tape recordings of voice communications. Interprets and relays notice to airmen information. Reads and interprets Department of Defense Flight Information Publications and aeronautical charts. Analyzes air traffic to identify and resolve potential conflicts. Controls airborne and ground traffic on and in the vicinity of the airport. Updates Automated Terminal Information Systems and performs radar scope alignment. Coordinates terminal/enroute control. Provides non-radar approach control, ground-controlled approach, enroute flight flowing, and tower services.

(2) Skill Level 2. Conducts air traffic control facility and on the job training. Briefs shift personnel on runway utilization, airfield conditions and weather/ground activities. Prepares and updates flight following maps. Supervises the operation of flight following facilities. Supervises a shift in a tactical air traffic control tower, radar, or flight following facility.

(3) Skill Level 3. Serves as Facility Chief at low density towers, radar or flight following facilities. Administers 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, radar, and flight following activities and verifies facility compliance with Army and FAA standards. Evaluates ATC operations and work performance. Re views and prepares reports. Assists in the preparation of Standard Instmment Approach/Enroute/Departure Procedures (TERPS). Coor dinates ATC activities with other facilities,

(4) Skill Level 4. Serves as facility chief, Plans, organizes, and supervises ATC facilities. Establishes and supervises the facility training and rating program. Advises in the preparation of TERPS. Ensures proper utilization, and coordination of maintenance support. Prepares and interprets orders and reports. As ATC Platoon Ser geant, coordinates the logistical, personnel, and administrative sup port for all platoon elements.

Physical demands rating and qualification for initial award of MOS. ATC operator must meet the following qualifications:

(1) physical demands rating, of very heavy.

(2) A physical profile, of 222211.

(3) Normal color vision.

(4) Be able to meet Army Class 2A medical fitness standards for flying as prescribed in AR 40-501.

(5) The ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere with 2-way radio communication.

(6) A minimum score, of 100 in aptitude area ST.

(7) Formal training (completion of a resident MOS 15Q course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School) mandatory or meeting the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria listed in AR 601-210. Waiver for formal training or ACASP criteria must be submitted to Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN:

ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362 for approval.

(8) A Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) certificate of grades reflecting successful completion of written examination in accord ance with AR 95-2.

Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21