Air Force ATC Block 2 Task 30

What frequencies must the Control Tower initiate override checks with the RAPCON and when is this accomplished?

Frequencies 291.1, 121.5, and 243.0. Override capability should be checked at least once daily.

Discuss Emphasis for Clarity

Treat aircraft with similar sounding aircraft identifications by emphasizing appropriate digits, letters, or similar sounding words to aid in distinguishing between similar sounding aircraft identifications. Do not abbreviate similar sounding aircraft identifications.

What are Authorized Transmissions

Transmit only those messages necessary for air traffic control or otherwise contributing to air safety.

What are Unauthorized Transmissions

Non-ATC instructions and information are not authorized; as well obscene, indecent or profane language, false or deceptive communications, willful or malicious interference with other communications, superfluous or unauthorized transmissions including remarks of personal nature.

What are the Conditions for non-ATC personnel to transmit over ATC frequencies

If they are licensed pilots communicating for the safety of an aircraft, acting in an emergency, relaying authorized operational messages, or operating under the supervision of a licensed operator.

State the requirements for monitoring interphones and assigned radio frequencies

Monitor interphones and assigned radio frequencies continuously.

What are Abbreviated Transmissions

ATC transmissions may be abbreviated for civil aircraft after initial contact using the identification prefix and the last 3 digits or letters of the aircraft ID

What words can be used for Priority Interruption

Emergency and Control

What is the Interphone message format?

Interphone messages will start with a “Hey you it’s me” stating the facility/position from the caller to prevent confusion, the receiver will then reply with their facility/position, the caller will then relay their message to the receiver, after this is complete the receiver will state their operating initials and the caller will then end the call with their operating initials.

How do you terminate Interphone Messages

With your operating initials

Interphone transmissions priorities

 

      I.            First Priority: Emergency messages including essential information on aircraft accidents or suspected accidents. After an actual emergency has passed, give a lower priority to messages relating to that accident.

   II.            Second Priority: Clearances and control instructions.

III.            Third Priority: Movement and control messages using the following order of preference when possible, Progress reports, Departure or arrival reports, Flight plans.

IV.            Fourth Priority: Movement messages on VFR aircraft.

What is separate digit form

Consists of saying a series of letters and/or numbers in their separate digits instead of combining them into a whole number

What is group form

Consists of saying a series of letters and/or numbers together to form a whole number.

What is the Optimum Landline Configuration for ATC facilities

A direct ring line or “Shout” line.