Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

8/5/047110.65P CHG 12. Radar Position (R). That position which is indirect communication with the aircraft and whichuses radar information as the primary means ofseparation.3. Radar Associate Position (RA). That positioncommonly referred to as “Handoff Controller” or“Radar Data Controller.”4. Radar Coordinator Position (RC). Thatposition commonly referred to as “Coordinator,”“Tracker,” “Sequencer,” or “Overhead.”5. Radar Flight Data (FD). That positioncommonly referred to as “Flight Data.”6. Nonradar Position (NR). That position whichis usually in direct communication with the aircraftand which uses nonradar procedures as the primarymeans of separation.c. Primary Responsibilities of the Terminal RadarTeam Positions:1. Radar Position:(a) Ensure separation.(b) Initiate control instructions.(c) Monitor and operate radios.(d) Accept and initiate automated handoffs.(e) Assist the Radar Associate Position withnonautomated handoff actions when needed.(f) Assist the Radar Associate Position incoordination when needed.(g) Scan radar display. Correlate with flightprogress strip information.(h) Ensure computer entries are completed oninstructions or clearances you issue or receive.(i) Ensure strip marking is completed oninstructions or clearances you issue or receive.(j) Adjust equipment at Radar Position to beusable by all members of the team.2. Radar Associate Position:(a) Ensure separation.(b) Initiate control instructions.(c) Operate interphones.(d) Maintain awareness of facility/sectoractivities.(e) Accept and initiate nonautomated handoffs.(f) Assist the Radar Position by accepting orinitiating automated handoffs which are necessary forthe continued smooth operation of the facility/sectorand ensure that the Radar Position is madeimmediately aware of any actions taken.(g) Coordinate, including point outs.(h) Scan flight progress strips. Correlate withradar data.(i) Manage flight progress strips.(j) Ensure computer entries are completed oninstructions issued or received, and enter instructionsissued or received by the Radar Position when awareof those instructions.(k) Ensure strip marking is completed oninstructions issued or received, and write instructionsissued or received by the Radar Position when awareof them.(l) Adjust equipment at Radar AssociatePosition to be usable by all members of the RadarTeam.3. Radar Coordinator Position:(a) Perform interfacility/sector/positioncoordination of traffic actions.(b) Advise the Radar Position and the RadarAssociate Position of facility/sector actions requiredto accomplish overall objectives.(c) Perform any of the functions of the RadarTeam which will assist in meeting situationobjectives.NOTE−The Radar Position has the responsibility of managing theoverall sector operations, including aircraft separationand traffic flows. The Radar Coordinator Position assumesresponsibility for managing traffic flows and the RadarPosition retains responsibility for aircraft separation whenthe Radar Coordinator Position is staffed.4. Radar Flight Data:(a) Operate interphones.(b) Process and forward flight plan information.(c) Compile statistical data.(d) Assist facility/sector in meeting situationobjectives.Team Position Responsibilities2−10−3