9. Combined position. For VIDS position log currency tracking purposes when
combining an operating/flight planning position with supervisor, use the
operating/flight planning code as primary and the FWS/FWO/RS/TS/FS code as
secondary.
Equipment Status Checklist
Perform equipment checkout at the beginning of each shift, reporting any malfunction of
equipment to electronics maintenance, and any derogation of essential services to
appropriate agencies.
Facility Manual and Facility Directives
Each command shall promulgate an ATC facility manual. This manual should address
facility administration, organization, qualification requirements, training, and air traffic
control matters concerning local procedures. Facility manuals shall be reviewed on a
continuous basis and facility directives/interim changes incorporated annually. ATCFOs
shall forward an electronic copy to the ATC Community web site at atcweb@navy.mil.
The basic outline provided in NAVAIR 00-80T-114 should be adhered to in the
preparation of manuals.
The ATC facility directive system consists of the local ATC facility manual and
supplementary directives which will be promulgated to ensure timely dissemination of
information necessary for effective implementation of ATC services.
Air Operations Manual
Local flying rules and instructions are found in regulations issued by the various fleets,
forces, naval air stations, and other naval activities where aircraft are based or
operated.
The locally prepared air operations (Air Ops) manual covers pertinent information that
applies primarily to the airfield and associated terminal airspace, for example, course
rules.
Since the Air Ops manual establishes local regulations, it is considered a continuation
or supplement to NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions Manual,
OPNAVINST 3710.7. OPNAVINST 3710.7 contains the overall standardized general
flight and operating instructions for the Navy and Marine Corps facilities.
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