LESSON PLAN DATA SHEET

COURSE NAME:COURSE NUMBER:

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER TRAINING, STAGE 255053

LESSON TITLE: COMPUTER COMMAND COMPOSITION AND ENTRY

DATE REVISED: 2014-04VERSION: V.1.02

REFERENCES: TI 6110.101, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Air Traffic Manual (ATM): RA-Position User Manual; TI 6110.100 En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Air Traffic Manual (ATM): R-Position Manual; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) En Route Display Management (EDSM) R-Position and General EDSM Requirements Volume 1, Book 1; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) En Route Display Management (EDSM) Appendices for R-Position and General EDSM Requirements Volume 1, Book 2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V2B1, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) En Route Display Management (EDSM) D-Position, A-Position, and AT Specialist Requirements Volume 2, Book 1; ERAM IFPA SRS 210.15, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Interface Proxies Set A (IFPA); ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Flight Data Processing (FDP); ERAM SIG 884, Hold View Issues Part 1; ERAM SIG 1380, Hold View Issues Part 2

HANDOUTS: 55053-HO6, PRACTICE EXERCISES

EXERCISES: YES

END-OF-LESSON TEST:

YES

PERFORMANCE TEST:

NO

MATERIALS: NONE

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:

THIS LESSON IS BASED ON ERAM BUILD EAC1500. THE LESSON HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND REFLECTS CURRENT ORDERS AND MANUALS AS OF APRIL 2014.

INTRODUCTION

The National Airspace System (NAS) is a computerized network that passes air traffic information from controller to controller. To function effectively in that network, you must gain a thorough knowledge of the required command composition and entry procedures.

Review The previous lessons covered the location and functions of the sector equipment and of Command Fields 01 through 11.

Combining that knowledge with the information in this lesson, you will be able to compose commands.

Purpose This lesson will cover command types associated with the A- and RA-Positions. These are the command types you will use most in the control of air traffic. The lesson also covers the remaining command fields used by the Certified Professional Controller (CPC).

You will complete practice exercises on command composition and computer entry.

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INTRODUCTION (Continued)

Objectives

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COMMAND COMPOSITION

Command IDERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

All commands must begin with a Command ID:

Two-letter designator

Hard-labeled function keys

The two-letter designator is automatically inserted.

Command Composition OrderERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

A command starts with Field 01.

The remaining fields are entered in a specified order depending on command type.

Command fields are separated by spaces.

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COMMAND COMPOSITION (Continued)

Command Composition AreaTI 6110.101,par. 1.2.6.2

The RA-Position MCA View is accessed through the MCA button on the RA-Position toolbar or by beginning to type a command.

The view includes Preview and Feedback Areas.

When a command is sent, the cursor changes to a busy cursor (hour-glass symbol).

If a command is accepted, a green check mark displays in the Feedback Area.

If a command is rejected, a red X displays in the Feedback Area.

If a message in the Feedback Area is longer than four lines, the view expands.

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COMMAND ACCEPTANCE CHECKS

Command ProcessingTI 6110.100,par. 1.4.1;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.9; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.8

Commands are checked for:

Syntax and format

Source legality

Semantics

If a command is rejected, an error or reject message will display in the Feedback Area.

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COMMAND ACCEPTANCE CHECKS (Continued)

Syntax and Format CheckingTI 6110.100,par. 1.4.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.8

Format checking verifies that:

All required fields are present.

If the number of fields is incorrect, you may see one of two error messages: MESSAGE TOO SHORT or MESSAGE TOO LONG.

Example: In the DM command, fields 01 and 02 are required and field 08 is optional. If you entered just field 01, you would get MESSAGE TOO SHORT. If you entered fields 01, 02, 08, and 09, you would get MESSAGE TOO LONG.

Fields are in the correct sequence.

Values entered are within the required range.

NOTE: Field 01 is always checked to verify it is a valid, two-letter Command ID. If not, you will receive the error message, INVALID MESSAGE TYPE.

Syntax checking detects illegal characters.

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COMMAND ACCEPTANCE CHECKS (Continued)

Syntax and Format Checking(Cont'd)TI 6110.100,par. 1.4.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2, C.8

Error messages display in the Feedback Area.

System stops error checking as soon as it detects the first error in a command.

Command is not retained in the Preview Area.

Press RECALL key to display the command in the Preview Area to correct and resubmit it.

Syntax and Format Checking - Example 1

Field 02 has a limit of 7 characters.

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COMMAND ACCEPTANCE CHECKS (Continued)

Syntax and Format Checking - Example 2

The sample command contains two errors: incorrect routing (W30 should be W3, an AT Specialist position) and incorrect syntax (typing the letter O instead of the clear weather symbol). As demonstrated here, the system stops processing at the first error it encounters in the command.

Source LegalityERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.4

A source legality error is generated when the system detects that the controller is not authorized to enter the command.

Error message displayed in the Feedback Area: ILLEGAL SOURCE

Original command not retained in the Preview Area

Example: CP (Change Parameter) command cannot be entered from the RA-Position.

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COMMAND ACCEPTANCE CHECKS (Continued)

Semantic CheckingTI 6110.100,par. 1.4.4;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.35

Semantic checking determines whether the current state of the system allows the command to be performed.

If not, system generates semantic error

Example: (R-Position) Attempt to See All a sector that is also performing a See All.

Error message displayed in the Feedback Area

Original command not retained in the Preview Area

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COMMAND ACCEPTANCE CHECKS (Continued)

Review QUESTION: What acceptability checks are performed by the computer?

QUESTION What error message is displayed in the Feedback Area when the system detects that the controller is not authorized to enter the command?

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SYSTEM RESPONSE

Types of ResponsesERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.1

After format, syntax, source legality, and semantic checks have been performed, the computer will respond to your input by one of the following:

Accept

Reject

Error

AcceptERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1, par. 3.2.3.2.1.2.1.6.3

If input passes all checks, one of the following occurs:

Data is displayed on MCA Feedback Area, Flight Strip Printer (FSP), Situation Display, or

If immediate display is NOT required, response statement is displayed on MCA Feedback Area, or

Combination of the first two options occur together.

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SYSTEM RESPONSE (Continued)

Error or RejectTI 6110.101,par 1.2.6.2;TI 6110.100,par 6.1.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.8

If a command is rejected, you will receive an ERROR or REJECT message in the Feedback Area.

NOTE: Both the REJECT and ERROR messages are indicated by a red X. The controller won’t normally get feedback on which type of response they have received.

The Feedback Area messages will typically contain information to help the controller troubleshoot the mistake.

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SYSTEM RESPONSE (Continued)

Error Response ExampleTI 6110.101,par 1.2.6.2;TI 6110.100,par 6.1.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.8

NOTE: RAL is the adapted abbreviation that should have been used.

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SYSTEM RESPONSE (Continued)

Error Response Example(Cont'd)TI 6110.101,par 1.2.6.2;TI 6110.100,par 6.1.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.5; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.8

NOTE: This is the response to the command input, since Field 11 is not permitted in the DM.

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CONTROLLER RESPONSE TO ERROR MESSAGES

Canceling Entire CommandERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.35

Used in lieu of correction

CXX

Cancels entire command

Taking No ActionERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.35

Command will cancel after an adapted number of minutes.

Editing CommandERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.1.2.1.5.6

To edit a command:

Recall the command via the RECALL key.

Use text-editing capabilities to correct the command.

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COMMAND ENTRY ELIGIBILITY

Two Kinds of Input CommandsERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.3

Flight Data commands

Eligibility is required.

Sector Information Display commands

Eligibility is NOT required.

Sector EligibilityERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.3

Sector is eligible to enter a command affecting the flight plan database if:

For proposed flight plans, the sector has or will receive a:

Departure strip, or Departure coordination strip.

Sector has control of that flight.

Logic override (/OK) is entered.

TerminationERAM FDP SSS 200.04,par. 3.3.1.3

Eligibility terminates when control of the flight is transferred to another sector or facility.

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COMMAND TYPES

Flight Data CommandsERAM FDP SSS 200.4, par. 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.2, C.3

Purpose: Establish and update flight plan data.

Command types include:

Flight Plan (FP)

Stereo Flight Plan (SP)

Remove Strip Command (RS)

Departure Command (DM)

Hold Command (HM)

Amendment Command (AM)

NOTE: There are other flight data commands that are not taught in this lesson.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Flight Plan (FP)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Purpose: Establish a database for active or proposed flight plans.

Required fields

01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09, 10

Optional fields

04 and 11

NOTE: If a beacon code is not entered in a Flight Plan command, then the computer will assign one. If you enter a beacon code that is already in use by another aircraft, then the computer will assign another code.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Stereo Flight Plan (SP)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Purpose: Establish a database for abbreviated FPs that are repeated many times, day after day.

Required fields:

01 – Message Type

02 – AID

07 – TIM

10 – RTE

Optional fields:

03 – TYP

05 – SPD

08 or 09 – ALT or RAL

11 – RMK

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Remove Strip (RS)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.34; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Purpose: Remove any stored information on:

Tentative or active flight

Associated track

Required fields:

01 – Message Type

02 – FLID

Confirm by entering Y.

NOTE: This logic check is to ensure that you have entered the RS command on the correct AID.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Departure Command (DM)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C,Sections C.1, C.2

Purpose: Activate a proposed FP.

Required fields

01 – Message Type

02 – AID

Optional Fields

07 – TIM

If omitted, computer will use present clock time.

08 – Assigned Altitude

If omitted, computer will use requested altitude for processing.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Departure Command (DM) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Special entries

Logic Check Override (/OK)

Forces eligibility

Asterisk (*) suffixed to FLID

Suppresses an Adapted Departure Route (ADR)

An optional asterisk (*) or optional overcast weather symbol () may be suffixed to Field 02.

Entry of the asterisk inhibits the use of preferred routes.

Entry of the overcast symbol inhibits the use of ICAO Equipment Restricted Routes (IERRs).

If the /OK is also suffixed, the asterisk or overcast symbol must appear first.

Review

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Hold Command (HM)EDSM V1B2 Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2; SIG884; SIG1380

Purpose: The HM command is used to place an aircraft in hold.

Required fields

01 – Message Type

02 – AID

21 – Hold Data

Optional Fields

310 – Holding Instructions

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Hold Command (HM)EDSM V1B2 Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2; SIG884; SIG1380

Use HOLD function key or type HM in the MCA.

Type the FLID (Field 02).

Hold Data can include:

The holding fix

P for present position hold

EFC

C to cancel the hold

To include the EFC time, enter the fix (or P) followed by a forward slash [ / ] and the four-digit time.

If you want to include Holding Instructions, they must ALL be entered.

Direction is referenced by the eight cardinal compass points, such as NW.

Turns are RT or LT for right or left turn.

Leg lengths are nautical miles, with NM after the number, or in minutes, with MIN after the number.

If no direction, turns, or leg lengths are entered, default information is used.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Hold Command (HM)EDSM V1B2 Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2; SIG884; SIG1380

As soon as the HM command is entered, you will observe HOLD indications on the Aircraft List (ACL) and the aircraft will be entered into the R-Position Hold View.

NOTE: If the holding fix is in a downstream sector, the aircraft will also be entered into that sector’s Hold View.

The HOLD key or HM command can be used to cancel a hold.

The hold is canceled and HOLD indications on the ACL and R-Position are grayed out.

NOTE: Entering a route amendment will also cancel a hold for an aircraft.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Amendment Command (AM)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.16; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.8

NOTE: The program has restrictions when amending Fields 02, 06, 07, and 10. The restrictions are discussed later in this lesson.

Purpose: Change, add to, or delete FP data.

Required fields:

01

02

Field Reference

Amendment Data

NOTE: One set of Field Reference and Amendment Data is required. Additional sets are optional. These fields are shown on the slide in parentheses.

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Amendment Command (AM) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.16; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.8

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COMMAND TYPES (Continued)

Review QUESTION: What are the six types of Flight Data commands taught in this lesson?

QUESTION: An Amendment Command (AM) contains what fields?

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS

Fields 02 Through 09ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Field 02 (AID)

Field 02 amendments cannot be combined with any other field amendments.

Cannot be used if duplicate exists

Field 03 (TYP)

Amended if aircraft data changes

Field 04 (BCN)

Cannot be used if duplicate

Field 05 (SPD)

Amended for any speed change

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Fields 02 Through 09 (Cont’d)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Field 06 (FIX)

Cannot be used for proposed flights by itself

Amendments to proposed flights must include Fields 06 and 10.

Field 07 (TIM)

Coordination time

Proposed time (P)

Departure time (D)

Estimated time (E)

Field 08 (ALT)

Assigned altitude in active FP

Cannot be used in proposed FP

Field 09 (RAL)

Requested altitude in proposed FP

Cannot be used in active FP

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 (RTE)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

Unless Field 10 is the only field being amended, Field 06 must be included.

Amendments to Field 10 use merge elements.

Fix or route that appears only once in Field 10

Unambiguous element

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 (RTE) (Cont’d)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

NOTE: Data entered must either merge with two elements of the filed route or merge with one element and indicate the new destination.

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 (RTE) (Cont’d)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

Delay data is suffixed to the fix name, Fix-Radial-Distance (FRD), or latitude/longitude.

Estimated Time En Route (ETE)/Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) must be suffixed to the last filed element when the element is a fix.

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 (RTE) (Cont’d)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,pars. 3.2.3.2.3.2.14, 3.2.3.2.3.2.32

When amending a departure fix:

For active flights, amend only the first element of Field 10 and append an ↑.

For proposals, enter a Field 06 and Field 10 amendment and append an ↑.

Amendments to the departure fix on proposed FPs require Field 06.

When amending a departure point:

If the second element of the route is an airway or SID, the new departure point has to merge correctly with the airway or SID. Otherwise, the amendment will be rejected.

Reject message: X FIX NOT ON ROUTE

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 (RTE) (Cont’d)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,pars. 3.2.3.2.3.2.14, 3.2.3.2.3.2.32

When amending a proposal:

For proposals, enter a Field 06 and Field 10 amendment and append an ↑.

Amendments to the departure fix on proposed FPs require Field 06.

If the second element of the route is an airway or SID, the new departure point has to merge correctly with the airway or SID. Otherwise, the amendment will be rejected.

Reject message: X FIX NOT ON ROUTE

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 06/10 CombinationERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,pars. 3.2.9.2.5.8, 3.2.9.2.6, 3.2.9.2.7.1; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

When suppressing an Adapted Departure Route (ADR)/Adapted Arrival Route (AAR)/Adapted Departure Arrival Route (ADAR):

An asterisk (*) is suffixed to the departure/destination fix.

If used with a time element suffix, it must precede the data.

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 06/10 Combination (Cont'd)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04, par 3.3.2; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

Active flight plan:

Command format is the same as for a proposed flight plan.

Departure fix is retained.

Tailoring symbol (./.) is inserted.

New route follows.

Field 06 replaces the previously stored coordination fix.

NOTE: In the example on the slide, new coordination fix processing starts at GHI. Caution must be exercised since all sectors with unexpired fix postings will receive a Remove Strip message.

If a new destination fix is used, it must be followed by or *.

The entered route data will completely replace the filed Field 10.

If the entered route data is to be merged with the filed Field 10, the last element of the entered route data must match an element of the filed Field 10.

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Fields 06, 07, and 10ERAM FDP SSS 200.04,par 3.3.2.1.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,pars 3.2.9.2.6, 3.2.9.2.7.1;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

Permit amendment of the following:

Fix

Time

Full or partial route

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Fields 06, 07, and 10 (Cont'd)ERAM FDP SSS 200.04,par 3.3.2.1.2;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04pars 3.2.9.2.6, 3.2.9.2.7.1; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 Using Route Readout RequestERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.32

The route readout request is displayed in the Response Area.

Each item in the route readout request is numbered in the sequence it occurs.

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 Using Route Readout Request(Cont'd)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.32

The response to a Route Readout request is handled as a Route Amendment Correction to Field 10.

The Route Readout request sequence numbers may be used as replacement for the elements in the correction response.

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 10 Using Route Readout Request(Cont'd)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.32

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Field 11 (RMK)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.28

Contains plain language remarks or general information

Must start with:

Clear weather symbol (O)

Interfacility

Overcast symbol ()

Intrafacility

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Review

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Review (Cont’d)

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COMPOSITION OF FIELD AMENDMENTS (Continued)

Review (Cont’d)

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ORAL EXERCISE: ROUTE READOUT AMENDMENTS

Route Amendment Correction Exercise

Oral Exercise: Route Amendment Correction is located in Appendix A at the end of the lesson plan.

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PRACTICE EXERCISE 1

Practice Exercise 1

Practice Exercise 1: Using Proper Computer Sequences and Format is located in 55053-HO6.

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MULTIPLE FLIGHT IDs OPTION

Multiple FLIDsTI 6110.100,par. 7.1.1;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.3.2.3.2.7; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

Some commands allow multiple Flight IDs (FLIDs).

FLIDs are separated by a slash (/).

Up to 15 FLIDs may be specified in a single command entry.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS

UsesERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1, pars. 2.4.4.2.2.11, 3.2.4.5.2.2.14, 3.2.9.2.5; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.1

Information request commands include:

Altimeter Request (AR or QD)

AR command maximum of four altimeters at a time

QD command maximum of six altimeters at a time

Weather Request (WR)

Strip Request (SR)

Flight Plan Readout (FR)

NOTE: There are other Information Request commands that are not taught in this lesson.

Used to request:

A display

Printout of data from an established database

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Altimeter Request (AR or QD)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

Purpose: Request/suppress altimeter settings (printing from A-Position only).

Required fields: 01 and 13

Optional field: 13

Shown in parentheses, ( ), in slide above

Field 13 - Location Identifier (LOCID)

Used to designate a location for entry of altimeter requests, altimeter settings, upper wind requests, and upper wind entry

Must be an adapted altimeter reporting station

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Altimeter Request (AR or QD)(Cont'd)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Altimeter Request (AR or QD) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.4.4.2.2.11; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.1, C.2; TI 6110.101,Section 12

Entry from A-Position

If Fields 01 (AR or QD) and 13 (LOCID) are entered:

Prints all altimeters selected on the FSP (at least one, maximum of 24)

Entry from RA-Position

If Fields 01 (AR or QD) and 13 (LOCID) are entered:

Adds the LOCID altimeter to the RA Altimeter Settings View

Deletes the LOCID altimeter if station is already in RA Altimeter Settings View

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Altimeter Request (AR or QD) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.4.4.2.2.11; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2;TI 6110.101,Section 12

Entry from RA Altimeter Settings View Template

A maximum of twenty-four (24) entry boxes is allowed.

Maximum columns four (4)

Maximum rows twenty-four (24)

Select desired box for entry.

Type LOCID into box

Keyboard Enter

Exit template menu by either Keyboard Enter again or use the close feature of the template.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Altimeter Request (AR or QD) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.4.4.2.2.11; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2;TI 6110.101,Section 12

Removal from RA Altimeter Settings View Template

Select desired box for removal.

Select Delete pop-up.

Close template.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Altimeter Request (AR or QD) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.4.4.2.2.11; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2;TI 6110.101,Section 12

Altimeter Settings View Coding

Time of the altimeter reading follows the station name. Time is underlined if the entry is more than 1 hour old.

Altimeter setting is underlined if it is below 2992. The letter -M- appears if the reporting station is missing altimeter data.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Weather Request (WR)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,pars. 3.2.4.5.2.2.14 and 3.2.4.5.2.3.13;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2

Purpose: Display/suppress/print (from A-Position only) stored weather data on the FSP or EDST.

Required fields: 01 and 13

Optional field: 13

Shown in parentheses, ( ), in slide above

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Weather Request (WR)(Cont'd)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1, par. 3.2.4.5.2.3.15.8; ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2TI 6110.101, Section 11

Entry from A-Position

Must use Field 13

Maximum of three adapted stations

Data printed on the FSP

Entry from RA-Position keyboard

Fields 01 and 13 are entered:

Requested weather sequence is displayed on the RA Weather Station Report View

Maximum of three adapted stations

Automatically expands and contracts vertically when entry is added or deleted

Number of lines available is 3 to 21+

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Weather Request (WR) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2TI 6110.101,Section 11

Removal from the RA Weather Station Report View

Via EDST:

Select desired weather sequence for removal.

Select delete pop up.

Via keyboard:

Enter LOCID of the station already in the list.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Strip Request (SR)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,par. 3.2.9.2.5;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2

NOTE: BNAT signifies Nashville Tower.

Purpose: Request printing of desired flight progress strip(s) at:

Your sector

Another sector within your facility

Another facility

Required fields: 01, 02, 13, and 16

Time/fix parameters:

If the departure time is:

NOT within the Departure Strip Printing Interval (DSPI), use the departure point

Within the DSPI, use the current stored fix

For active flights, use a current strip number or an unexpired fix on the converted route.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Flight Plan Readout (FR)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2;TI 6110.101, Section 1.2.6.3

Purpose: Display entire flight plan on the A- or RA-Position Response Area or FSP.

Required fields: 01 and 02

Optional fields

16

Shown in parentheses, ( ), in the slide above

Can only be the letter P

42

ICAO data

Displayed in the A or RA Response Area unless optional Field 16 is entered. In this case, the flight plan readout is printed on an associated FSP.

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INFORMATION REQUEST COMMANDS (Continued)

Review QUESTION: What command type is entered to obtain a flight plan readout?

QUESTION: What does P entered in Field 16 of an FR command signify?

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS

UsesERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.2, C.3

NOTE: GI and RF are the only miscellaneous commands taught in this lesson.

Used to:

Enter data that is not flight plan related

Transmit information of a general nature

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS (Continued)

General Information (GI)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B1,pars, 3.2.9.2.6 and3.2.9.2.7.1;ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2

Sends plain language commands to address(es) specified

Required fields: 01, 16, and 11

Optional field: 16

Shown in parentheses, ( ), in the slide above

Maximum of 48 destinations

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS (Continued)

General Information (GI) (Cont’d)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Sections C.2, C.3

NOTE: There are many other routings not taught in this lesson.

These examples are the most common commands.

Field 11, when used in a GI command, must contain a clear weather symbol (O).

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS (Continued)

General Information (GI) (Cont’d)TI 6110.101,Section 9

When a new GI arrives, the GI button will turn yellow.

Click the button to open the GI View.

Acknowledge the message.

Three possible pop-up menu choices are provided: Forward, Delete, and Print.

Review QUESTION: How would you expect to receive a GI message from an adjacent sector?

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS (Continued)

Request Flight Plan Transfer(RF)ERAM EDSM SRS 210.04 V1B2, Appendix C, Section C.2; ERAM IFPA SRS 210.15, par. 3.2.4.2.1.8

The RF command is used to transfer flight data to a neighbor facility (ARTS/STARS, neighboring centers, CAATS, ATOP, etc.).

The forced flight plan does not appear on the facility's situation display or in views; but the plan data is entered in their computer.

Type RF, space, CID, space, facility ID (e.g., ZSE, ZMP, PPP, ABQ).

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CONCLUSION

Summary Computer command entry

Error checking

Flight data command format

Information request command format

Information views on the RA system

Practice Exercise 2

Practice Exercise 2: Composing Field Amendments is located in 55053-HO6.

You will complete this exercise in the lab.

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CONCLUSION (Continued)

Practice Exercise 3

Practice Exercise 3: Command Composition and Entry is located in 55053-HO6.

You will complete this exercise in the lab.

Practice Exercise 4

Practice Exercise 4: Entering Miscellaneous and Information Request Commands is located in 55053-HO6.

You will complete this exercise in the lab.

End-of-Lesson Test

Your instructor will now administer the End-of-Lesson Test.

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APPENDIX A: ROUTE AMENDMENT CORRECTION

Oral Exercise DATA ENTRY

RESULTS NEW FIELD 10 DATA

2.5

3..9

5.J81.PQR..9

5.V17..7

5/D1+00

9/1430

9*/1530

FXX

8..KFBO

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