DAFMAN13-204V3_ACCSUP — Air Traffic Control

DAFMAN13-204V3_ACCSUP governs Air Combat Command management of air traffic control requirements and AFSC withdrawal actions.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN13-204V3_ACCSUP
  • Title: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
  • Date: 2025-05-15

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It covers controller training, certification, facility rating, qualification standards, credential revocation, and withdrawal documentation. It requires specified actions, statements, notifications, and reviews during withdrawal proceedings.

Applies to: It applies to all Air Combat Command (ACC) Regular Air Force (RegAF) including the US Space Force until further notice, Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve (AFR) organizations (to include contracted locations) who operate or administer functions and facilities for airfield operations.

Topics covered

  • Controller training cessation
  • Position certification and facility rating
  • ATCS credential revocation
  • AFSC withdrawal actions
  • Mandatory qualification standards
  • Withdrawal investigation statements
  • Specialty Retention Bonus recoupment

Questions and answers

What must the AOF/CC statement include for a controller currently in training?

Include any actions which make the controller a hazard to flying safety or incapable of performing as an air traffic controller. (paragraph 4)

What can withdrawal action for failure to maintain non-medical qualification standards result in?

I understand withdrawal action under the category of “failure to maintain mandatory qualification standards other than medical” may result in: a. ATCS credential removal “For Cause” (initial). b. Termination/recoupment of SRB (initial). c. Possible administrative discharge action (initial). (paragraph 5)

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