Air and Space Operations Profession and Flight Operations Training

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to Air and Space Operations, specifically covering roles, training modules (FOTC and ASOSC), and organizational structures within the RAF.

Duty Operations Controller (DOC)

A core role in Flight Operations based at Main Operating Bases (MOBs) or Flying Stations.

Mobile Air Operations Team (MAOT)

A deployed unit supporting Rotary Operations.

Command Duty Ops Controller (CDOC)

A first tour Flight Operations role based at RAF High Wycombe.

UK Space Command

Located at RAF High Wycombe, this is a core area for Space roles.

National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC)

A centre where the 1 Space Operations Sqn (1SOS) is the military component.

RAF Fylingdales

A unit dedicated to Space Surveillance.

2 Space Warning Sqn (2SWS)

A squadron focused on space warning, providing a core role in the Space specialization.

No 1 Aeronautical Information Document Unit (AIDU)

A unit located at RAF Northolt primarily focused on Air Cartography.

Mobile Met Unit (MMU)

A Sponsored Reserve Unit within the RAF, run by the Met Office.

Flight Operations Training Course (FOTC)

An $8\, \text{weeks}$ course at RAF Shawbury consisting of Air Awareness, Station Ops, and Deployed Ops phases.

Air Awareness Phase (FOTC)

A $3\, \text{weeks}$ foundation module covering military aerodromes, flight planning, NOTAMs, maps, and charts.

Station Ops Phase (FOTC)

A $3\, \text{weeks}$ phase introducing the Duty Ops Controller role, visiting aircraft, UAS procedures, and Royal Flights.

Deployed Ops Phase (FOTC)

A $2\, \text{weeks}$ phase covering detachment planning, Air Tasking Orders, and Diplomatic Clearances.

MIOT

Modular Initial Officer Trg held at RAFC Cranwell.

Combined Air Ops Seminar (CAOS)

A $1\, \text{week}$ online seminar included in the training pipeline.

FOTC Pass Mark

All assessed elements have a $75\%$ pass mark.

ASOSC Module 1

A $5\, \text{weeks}$ Air Awareness Module forming the foundation of TG7 theoretical knowledge and including Meteorological Theory.

ASOSC Module 2

A $5\, \text{weeks}$ Air Traffic Management Module covering in-depth Air Traffic Control and utilizing Marshall Simulators.

ASOSC Module 3

A $4\, \text{weeks}$ Flight Operations Module conducted in the Flight Planning/Station Operations Simulator.

ASOSC Module 4

A $4\, \text{weeks}$ Air Defence Management Module utilizing a Tac Table and scenarios for Air Defence.

A5 Plans

The section responsible for managing short and middle term planning for Station activity.

Space Liaison Officer

A Subject Matter Expert (SME) embedded within units across Defence to provide advice to Joint Commanders.