AR 95-2 — Air Traffic Control, Airfield/heliport, And Airspace Operations
AR 95-2 governs Army policy, responsibilities, procedures, and rules for air traffic services, Army airfields, heliports, and airspace operations.
- Publication number: AR 95-2
- Title: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, AIRFIELD/HELIPORT, AND AIRSPACE OPERATIONS
- Date: 03/31/2016
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 95-2 covers navigational aids, flight activities, nonmilitary aircraft operations, air traffic control facilities, terminal instrument procedures, and special use airspace. It requires coordination, certifications, facility requests, inspections, reporting, and insurance for specified aviation activities.
Topics covered
- Air traffic services
- Army airfields and heliports
- Airspace operations
- Terminal instrument procedures
- Air traffic controller certification
- Special use airspace
- Aircraft accident reporting
- Aircraft liability insurance
Questions and answers
Can waiver authority under AR 95-2 be delegated?
Authority to grant waivers is stated in specific paragraphs of this regulation. This authority may not be delegated. (paragraph 1-5)
When can commanders deviate from AR 95-2 during combat operations?
Army service component command (ASCC) commanders responsible for air traffic control (ATC) operations may deviate (after appropriate risk assessment) from this regulation in a theater of operations when combat operations and the tactical situation make it impractical to comply. (paragraph 1-6)
What approval is required for official statements about Army aeronautical matters?
U.S. Army personnel, military or civilian, will not make an official statement or commitment or render any official Army opinion regarding airspace, ATC, AAF/AHP, or other aeronautical matters covered by this regulation unless approved by the DCS, G3/5/7 or the Commander, USAASA. (paragraph 1-7)
What information must a facilities request include?
Facilities requests will be submitted via official memorandum including the following: (1) Installation name and type facility. (2) Installation and ACOM, ASCC, DRU, or ARNG points of contact, including name, phone number, and email address. (3) Equipment or capability requested. (4) Justification. (5) Operational impact if not provided. (6) Weather data. (7) Traffic count (for most recent 1 year period). (8) Number and type of instrument approaches (if applicable). (9) Number and type of assigned and transient aircraft. (10) Additional pertinent information. (paragraph 2-3)
How often must terminal instrument procedures be reviewed?
Airfield commanders/managers, the AT&A officer, and the air traffic facility chief will review annually their TERPS to determine the need to retain, amend, cancel, or establish new procedures. (paragraph 6-7)