Term
Definition
Air Operations
The section of the operations department that coordinates all
matters pertaining to air operations including the proper functioning
of the CATCC or AATCC
AATCC
The centralized air traffic control agency for LHA/LHD responsible
for maintaining the status and operational control of aircraft
departing the ship and recovery of inbound aircraft after a mission is
completed. AATCC is responsible for providing Instrument
Meteorological Conditions (IMC) approach and departure control
services. Also, AATCC is responsible for maintaining the status and
tactical control of airborne helicopters in support of amphibious
assaults as directed by Tactical Air Control Center (TACC)
Helicopter Coordination Section (HCS).
Amphibious
An LHA and LHD
Assault Aviation
Ship
Amphibious Task
The officer designated in the initiating directive as commander of an
Force
amphibious task force
Commander
(CATF)
Angels
Altitude in thousands of feet
Approach Control
A control position in CATCC or AATCC responsible for providing
positive control of aircraft on approach during Case II and III. Also,
makes holes for bolter/waveoff traffic and maintain appropriate
interval. CATCC has two approach control positions, Approach A
and Approach B.
Ball
A pilot report indicating that the visual landing aid is in sight
Base Recovery
The ship's magnetic heading during flight operations
Course (BRC)
Bingo
An order to proceed to and land at the field specified by the use of a
bingo profile. The aircraft is in an emergency or fuel critical situation.
Bullseye
A term referring to the Independent Landing Monitor (ILM)
Buster
An order given to an aircraft to proceed at maximum speed
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