NAVMC 3500.94C — Marine Air Traffic Control Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.94C governs Marine air traffic control training and readiness requirements, including ATC operations, procedures, and qualifications.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.94C
  • Title: MARINE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 8 Jan 2021
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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The publication covers airfield familiarization, weather services, special VFR operations, radar control, communications, airspace, and deployment support. It requires written examinations, guided discussions, practical applications, and recurring command and control systems training.

Applies to: This manual is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Marine air traffic control training
  • Airfield familiarization
  • Weather services
  • Special VFR operations
  • Radar control
  • Air traffic control communications
  • Command and control systems
  • Deployment support

Questions and answers

What separation criteria apply to terminal-area air traffic?

Requirement. Define separation criteria for air traffic in the terminal area. (paragraph 2)

What is required for a standard instrument departure procedure?

Requirement. Given a location, develop a standard instrument departure procedure. (paragraph 1)

What obstacle-clearance standard applies to a standard instrument departure?

Performance Standard. Develop a standard instrument departure under the supervision of an OJTI which meets required obstacle clearance. (paragraph 1)

How often must command and control systems skills be refreshed?

Due to the highly-perishable nature of command and control systems (C2SYS) skills, these events are required to be refreshed every 365 days (12 months) to remain current. (paragraph 2)

What examination requirement applies to the airfield diagram event?

Performance Standard. Pass a written examination. (paragraph 2-2)

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