A compilation of all operations is submitted annually to the Chief of Naval Operations.
This report is referred to as the Air Traffic Activity Report. Instructions for completing
this report are in the NATOPS Air Traffic Control Facilities Manual, NAVAIR 00-80T-
114.
Operating Positions
Navy control towers require several operating positions. Operating positions may be
added, deleted, combined, or integrated as necessary to meet local requirements. Brief
descriptions of tower operating positions with their responsibilities follow. Refer to
NATOPS Air Traffic Control Facilities Manual, NAVAIR 00-80T-114, for more detailed
information.
Control Tower Chief
The tower chief shall possess a Control Tower Chief (CTO) rating for the control tower
assigned and be designated in writing by the ATCFO. The function of the tower chief is
to assist the ATCFO in managing matters pertaining to control tower functions. Duties,
responsibilities, and authority include the following:
Maintaining a current library of facility directives and other pertinent regulations
pertaining to control tower operations
Managing tower equipment, ensuring completion of watch equipment checklist,
and recording outages/returns to service with action taken to correct
discrepancies
Reviewing the branch log daily and maintaining operational continuity between
various watch teams and ensuring completion of position relief checklists by
tower controllers
Qualifying personnel on individual operating positions and recommending
personnel for supervisory positions in conformance with this manual and local
requirements
Ensuring the currency of controllers
Providing technical assistance to the ATCFO in development of procedures
Tower Supervisor
The tower supervisor shall be on duty within the branch at all times during hours of
operation and is responsible to the FWS/FWO for operational efficiency of the branch
watch team. The tower supervisor position should not be combined with a control
position. The tower supervisor shall possess a CTO rating for the tower assigned and
be designated in writing by the ATCFO. Duties, responsibilities, and authority include
the following:
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