AATCC Operating Positions
ACs who are assigned to an AATCC perform ATC functions similar to those performed
by their CATCC counterparts on a carrier.
OC Division Officer/Air Operations Afloat
OC Division Officers should not be assigned duties outside their billet description. The
OC Division Officer coordinates and administers the functioning of AATCC. Duties and
responsibilities include:
Ensuring that the air plan is distributed to all relevant ship, Expeditionary Strike
Group (ESG), and Air Combat Element (ACE) personnel
Managing the assignment, administration and training of AATCC enlisted
personnel
Ensuring all systems and equipment are maintained in proper operating order
and coordinate with the electronic/combat systems maintenance officer regarding
the status of repair to inoperative air traffic control equipment
Providing supervision for the preparation, maintenance, dissemination, and
submission of reports and records for flight operations
Assisting in the preparation of all correspondence related to AATCC operations
Ensuring the procurement and maintenance of charts, publications, and
equipment required for flight operations
Performing the duties of Air Ops Officer during the incumbent s absence
Coordinating airspace and communications requirements as appropriate
Attending pre-sail planning conferences for operations involving aviation
AATCC Watch Officer
The AATCC Watch Officer is a flight quarters watch station whose duties are normally
performed by the OC Division Officer. Duties and responsibilities include:
Ensuring that AATCC is manned 1-1/2 hours prior to scheduled flight operations
and that the checklist specified in LHA/LHD NATOPS is accomplished
Ensuring pre-launch brief information is timely and efficiently distributed
Conducting ACE and squadron briefings as required
Supervising/coordinating the execution of the Air Plan
Remaining informed of the status of all aircraft operating under AATCC control,
and ensure that all pertinent information about flight operations, including any
changes to the Air Plan are provided to other work centers and personnel
including Commanding Officer, Bridge, PriFly, TACRON, CIC, Operations Officer,
ESG representative, ACE operations, SAR detachment and the squadron ready
room, etc
Ensuring that all pertinent flight information is provided to inbound and outbound
flights between the ship and shore facilities
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