Explain the purpose of the ATC training program, without error. (AFI 13-204v3) - answer
13.1. Purpose. The purpose of training in the ATC career field is to qualify air traffic
controllers for position certifications, facility ratings, skill-level advancement and facility
management positions to support wartime readiness and peacetime operations. ATC
training programs consolidate and standardize common training tasks and doctrine
while integrating Air Force (AFI 36-2201 and AFMAN 36-2234), MAJCOM, and unit
directives.
Describe the ATC training program structure, without error. (AFI 13-204v3) - answer
13.2. ATC Training Program Structure. ATC training program structure consists of four
parts and is designed to standardize the flow of all ATC training.
13.2.1. Front Load Training (FLT).
13.2.1.1. Part I - Local Area Knowledge.
13.2.1.2. Part II - Facility Equipment.
13.2.2. Facility Continuation Training (FCT).
13.2.2.1. Part III - Position Certification.
13.2.2.2. Part IV - Duty/Management Certification.
13.2.3. After the supervisor completes an initial evaluation, CCTLRs must determine
where controllers (all skill levels) will enter the training program, either in Part I, II, or III.
(T-3)
State the key to the total training program which leads to the award of a higher skill level
while increasing skills and abilities, without error. (AFI 36-2201) - answer 6.1.6.1.
Upgrade Training (UGT) is the key to the total training program. It leads to award of the
higher skill level and is designed to increase skills and abilities.
State who is responsible to ensure a TOI is developed, without error. (AFI 13-204v3) -
answer 13.3. Training OI (TOI) construction. AOF/CC must ensure a TOI is
developed.
Define MTP, with minimal error. (36-2201) - answer Attachment 1: Terms. Employs a
strategy for ensuring the completion of all work center job requirements by using a
Master task Listing and provides milestones for task, CDC completion, and prioritizes
deployment/UTC, HST tasks, upgrade, and qualification tasks.
Describe how certification guides are designed, without error. (AFI 13-204v3) - answer
13.5.1. Guides are designed in a block or blocks of instructions. Align tasks in a logical
order for training (simple to complex). Note: An unqualified 3-level must meet the block
objectives before entering into the next block. (T-1)
State by whom and how often Position Certification Guides (PCGs) are reviewed to
ensure task coverage, without error. (AFI 13-204v3) - answer 13.5.1.1. The CCTLR,