Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/19/047110.65PSection 15. Automated Radar TerminalSystems (ARTS)− Terminal5−15−1. APPLICATIONARTS/STARS may be used for identifying aircraftassigned a discrete beacon code, maintaining identityof targets, and performing handoffs of these targetsbetween controllers.NOTE−USAF/USN. Where PIDP/DAIR equipment is capable ofperforming the functions described in this section, it maybe used accordingly.5−15−2. RESPONSIBILITYThis equipment does not relieve the controller of theresponsibility to ensure proper identification, maintenanceof identity, handoff of the correct targetassociated with the alphanumeric data, and separationof aircraft.5−15−3. FUNCTIONAL USEIn addition to other uses specified herein, terminalautomation may be used for the following functions:a. Tracking.b. Tagging.c. Handoff.d. Altitude information.REFERENCE−FAAO 7110.65, Altitude Filters, Para 5−2−23.e. Coordination.f. Ground speed.g. Identification.5−15−4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSUse terminal automation systems as follows:NOTE−Locally developed procedures, operating instructions, andtraining material are required because of differences inequipment capability. Such locally developed proceduresshall be supplemental to those contained in this section andshall be designed to make maximum use of the ARTSequipment.a. Inform all appropriate positions before terminatingor reinstating use of the terminal automationsystem at a control position. When terminating theuse of terminal automation systems, all pertinentflight data of that position shall be transferred orterminated.b. Inform other interfaced facilities of scheduledand unscheduled shutdowns.c. Initiate a track/tag on all aircraft to themaximum extent possible. As a minimum, aircraftidentification should be entered, and automatedhandoff functions should be used.d. Assigned altitude, if displayed, shall be keptcurrent at all times. Climb and descent arrows, whereavailable, shall be used to indicate other than levelflight.e. The automatic altitude readout of an aircraftunder another controller’s jurisdiction may be usedfor vertical separation purposes without verbalcoordination provided:1. Operation is conducted using single site radarcoverage.2. Prearranged coordination procedures arecontained in a facility directive in accordance withpara 5−4−10, Prearranged Coordination, andFAAO 7210.3, para 3−7−7, Prearranged Coordination.3. Do not use Mode C to effect verticalseparation within a Mosaic radar configuration.5−15−5. INFORMATION DISPLAYEDa. Two-letter ICAO designators or three-letterdesignators, as appropriate, shall be used unlessprogram limitations dictate the use of a single letteralpha prefix.b. Use of the inhibit/select functions to removedisplayed information no longer required shall be inaccordance with local directives, which shouldensure maximum required use of the equipment.c. Information displayed shall be in accordancewith national orders and specified in local directives.Automated Radar Terminal Systems (ARTS)− Terminal5−15−1