ATP 3-04.6 — Air Traffic Services Operations (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 3-04.6 governs Army air traffic services organization, employment, training, readiness, communications, and maintenance operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-04.6
- Title: AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES OPERATIONS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 01/12/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-04.6 covers theater airfield operations, airspace information, terminal services, forward-area support, and tactical air traffic control systems. It requires training programs for air traffic controllers and maintenance personnel, field maintenance of tactical air traffic systems, and secure communications practices.
Topics covered
- Theater airfield operations
- Airspace information services
- Terminal services
- Air traffic training programs
- Tactical air traffic control systems
- ATS maintenance operations
Questions and answers
How long must ATS companies operate after arriving in an area of operations?
Provide self-sustaining operations for 72 hours upon arrival in an area of operations. (paragraph 1-16)
Which radio nets must the TAOG monitor?
The TAOG must often monitor lower, adjacent, and supported unit radio nets normally adhering to the communications hierarchy and restoration priorities: Higher to lower. Left to right. Supporting to supported. (paragraph 2-70)
What is the AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader used for?
The AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a portable, hand-held fill device, for securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between compatible cryptographic and communications equipment. (paragraph 2-98)
Who authorizes the use of terminal instrument procedures?
Authorization to use the procedures ultimately remains with the appropriate flying operations authority and/or the commander exercising operational control of the aircraft. (paragraph 3-44)
What programs train air traffic controllers and ATS maintenance personnel?
The ATTP and AMTP are the commanders programs for training combat-ready air traffic controllers and air traffic maintenance personnel. (paragraph 4-3)