After handoff from Marshal Control until handoff to PriFly or Final Control,
maintain RADAR surveillance of assigned areas and provide positive control
instructions when required
Continue to monitor aircraft after handoff to Final Control to ensure adequate
separation is maintained
Assault Control
Assault Control is responsible for the control of aircraft conducting ship-to-shore
movement of troops, supplies, and air support during an amphibious assault. Duties and
responsibilities include:
Ensuring safety of flight
Reviewing the Master Air Plan
Evaluating system/equipment/communication status
Reviewing area for potential conflicts. Identifying all airspace constraints that
may/will affect flight operations within assigned airspace
Operating under the tactical control of the Helicopter Coordination Section (HCS)
Controlling the movement of all aircraft operating in their assigned sector
Maintaining and reporting to the supervisor the status and location of assigned
aircraft
Relaying wave in/out landing zone times
Relaying mission information
Tracking and adjusting control point times
Initiating and accepting RADAR handoffs from other control positions/agencies
NOTE
Due to radio frequency and airspace limitations, assault
control is normally combined with departure control.
Departure Control
Departure Control is responsible for the orderly flow of departing aircraft and to maintain
a constant radar surveillance of the operating area of the ship. Duties and
responsibilities include:
Maintaining separation and ensuring safety of flight
Reviewing the Master Air Plan
Evaluating system/equipment/communication status
Reviewing departure area for potential conflicts. Identifying all airspace
constraints that may/will affect launch operations
Coordinating with the AATCC Supervisor for type of departure (Case), BRC
Ensuring AATCC Departure Board is accurate and complete
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