FM 3-52.3 MULTI-SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR JOINT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

US Army Field Manual on CD in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

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What's inside:

This joint air traffic control (JATC) publication meets the needs of the Services by providing procedures on JATC employment and by detailing Service relationships for initial, transition, and sustained JATC operations within the theater or AOR. It also outlines how to synchronize and integrate JATC forces and specialized air traffic control (ATC) equipment.

Scope

This multi-Service procedures publication acts as a ready reference source for guidance on ATC responsibilities, procedures, and employment in a joint environment. This publication discusses JATC employment and Service relationships for initial, transition, and sustained ATC operations across the spectrum of joint operations within the theater or area of responsibility (AOR). This publication is UNCLASSIFIED and specifically addresses Service ATC doctrine, forces, capabilities, equipment, and training.

Applicability

This publication applies to the operating forces of all Services. Although the focus of the publication is at the tactical level, it has application for planning and warfighting personnel at all levels. The target audience for this publication includes commanders, staffs, warfighters, and agencies at all levels within and supporting a joint force.

Implementation Plan

Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility will review this publication, validate the information, and reference and incorporate it in Service and command manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows:

• Army: Upon approval and authentication, this publication incorporates the procedures contained herein into the US Army Doctrine and Training Literature Program as directed by the Commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with (IAW) initial distribution number (IDN) XXXXXXX.
• Marine Corps: The Marine Corps will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Marine Corps training and doctrine publications as directed by the Commanding General, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC). Distribution is in accordance with the Marine Corps Publication Distribution System (MCPDS).
• Navy: The Navy will incorporate these procedures in US Navy training and doctrine publications as directed by the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC)[I5]. Distribution is in accordance with Military Standard Requisition and Issue Procedure Desk Guide (MILSTRIP Desk Guide) and Navy Standing Operating Procedure Publication 409 (NAV SOP Pub 409).
• Air Force: The Air Force will incorporate the procedures in this publication in accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-360.

PAGES: 156

PUBLICATION DATE: JULY, 2003

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