Order 7110.65P, Air Traffic Control, with changes

2/19/047110.65Pb. VERBAL BRIEFINGRelieving Specialist3. Ask questions necessary to ensure a completeunderstanding of the operational situation.Specialist Being Relieved1. Brief the relieving specialist on the abnormal status ofitems not listed on the Status Information Area(s) as well ason any items of special interest calling for verbalexplanation or additional discussion.2. Brief on traffic if applicable.4. Completely answer any questions asked.c. ASSUMPTION OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITYRelieving Specialist1. Make a statement or otherwise indicate to the specialistbeing relieved that position responsibility has beenassumed.Specialist Being Relieved2. Release the position to the relieving specialist.d. REVIEW THE POSITIONRelieving Specialist1. Sign-on the position unless a facility directive authorizessubstep 6d8.2. Check, verify, and update the information obtained insteps 6a and b.3. Check position equipment in accordance with existingdirectives.Specialist Being Relieved4. Review checklist, Status Information Area/s, writtennotes, and other prescribed sources of information andadvise the relieving specialist of known omissions, updates,or inaccuracies.5. Observe overall position operation to determine ifassistance is needed.6. If assistance is needed, provide or summon it asappropriate.7. Advise the appropriate position regarding known StatusInformation Area(s) omissions, updates, or inaccuracies.8. Sign-on the relieving specialist if appropriate.9. Sign off the position in accordance with existingdirectives or otherwise indicate that the relief process iscomplete.Standard Operating Practice (SOP) for the Transfer of Position ResponsibilityD−3