FM 3-04.303 (ARMY FIELD MANUAL 3-04.303), AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES FACILITY OPERATIONS, TRAINING, MAINTENANCE, AND STANDARDIZATION (3 DEC 2003) [SUPERSEDE

FM 3-04.303 (ARMY FIELD MANUAL 3-04.303), AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES FACILITY OPERATIONS, TRAINING, MAINTENANCE, AND STANDARDIZATION (3 DEC 2003) [SUPERSEDES FM 1-303]., This publication provides instructions, standards, and guidance to operate and manage United States (U.S.) Army air traffic control (ATC) facilities and units. It is intended for use by all Active Army, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, Department of the Army (DA) civilians, and contract personnel who perform ATC duties for the U.S. Army. All standards, policies, and procedures in this manual are mandatory, according to AR 95-2. This field manual supplements applicable DA, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) publications to be used in providing air traffic services. When the U.S. Army provides ATC services in overseas areas, deviations from these standards may be necessary to conform to foreign government regulations. Deviations shall be outlined in an agreement between one of the following� � Theater commander and the host government. � Host government military commanders and U.S. Army commanders. � Host government ATC authorities and the U.S. Army commanders. � Host government ATC authorities and U.S. Army ATC authorities. Combat support ATC services performed to support aviation mission requirements may also dictate deviations from established standards. Such deviations shall be approved in writing by an O-6 or higher. For more information concerning on-going ATC issues and contact numbers, refer to � Air Traffic Services Command (ATSCOM) Internet home page (http://155.147.98.10/atca/home/ATCHOME.htm). � The U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency Internet home page (http://www.usaasa.belvoir.army.mil/default.htm). The proponent of this publication is U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Commander, U.S. Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-TDS-D, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362-5000.