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title: "AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training — INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT, ATCO — COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340 — extract 3 · Avioverse"
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# AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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## AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is:

Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES                                    |                                                                                                   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service                   |                                                                                                   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.1.1                                                          | Appreciate own area of responsibility.                                                            | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.1.2                                                          | Provide area control service.                                                                     | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | ACP ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)                    |                                                                                                   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.2.1                                                          | Provide FIS.                                                                                      | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 1.2.2                                                          | Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of FIS.                                           | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation Optional content: weather                                                                                                                                                                                 | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 1.2.3                                                          | Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.                     | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic information, essential traffic information                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS APP ACP |
| Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)                             |                                                                                                   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.3.1                                                          | Provide ALRS.                                                                                     | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 1.3.2                                                          | Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.                                             | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations                                                                                                                                               | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 1.3.3                                                          | Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of ALRS.                                          | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management |                                                                                                   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.4.1                                                          | Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.   | 3 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.2                                                          | Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.                                         | 3 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.3                                                          | Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.                       | 4 | Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, [sector](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/sector) boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.4                                                          | Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.                   | 4 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.5                                                          | Inform supervisor of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management. | 3 | Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution                                                 | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.6                                                          | Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of ATS surveillance system capability.        | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)                           |                                                                                                   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.5.1                                                          | Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.                                                   | 3 | Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace                                                                                                                                                                                                      | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.5.2                                                          | Organise traffic to take account of ASM.                                                          | 4 | Real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | APS ACS         |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES                                    |                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                 |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service                   |                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.1.1                                                          | Appreciate own area of responsibility.                                                                    | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.1.2                                                          | Provide area control service.                                                                             | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for the simulated/training environment                                                                                                                                                        | ACP ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)                    |                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.2.1                                                          | Provide FIS.                                                                                              | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: national documents                                                                                                                                                                                | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 1.2.2                                                          | Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of FIS.                                                   | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation Optional content: weather                                                                                                                       | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 1.2.3                                                          | Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.                             | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, essential traffic information                                                                                                                                                                 | APS ACS APP ACP |
| ACS ATM 1.2.4                                                          | Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.                                                       | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | ALL             |
| Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)                             |                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.3.1                                                          | Provide ALRS.                                                                                             | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents                                                                                                                                                                                | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 1.3.2                                                          | Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.                                                     | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 10 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents                                                                            | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 1.3.3                                                          | Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of ALRS.                                                  | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management |                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.4.1                                                          | Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.       | 3 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.                                                                                                                                          | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.2                                                          | Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.                                                 | 3 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | ACP ACS         |
| ACS ATM 1.4.3                                                          | Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.                               | 4 | Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.4                                                          | Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.                           | 4 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.5                                                          | Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management. | 3 | Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution  | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.4.6                                                          | Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of the ATS surveillance system capability.            | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)                           |                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                 |
| ACS ATM 1.5.1                                                          | Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.                                                           | 3 | Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace                                                                                                                                                       | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 1.5.2                                                          | Organise traffic to take account of ASM.                                                                  | 4 | Real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA                                                                                                                                                                       | APS ACS         |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION                |                                 |   |                                                             |     |
| ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication |                                 |   |                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 2.1.1                              | Use approved phraseology.       | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                 | ALL |
| ACS ATM 2.1.2                              | Ensure effective communication. | 4 | Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback | ALL |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION                |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 2.1.1                              | List the means of communication between controllers.                  | 1 | Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication                                                                                  | ALL |
| ACS ATM 2.1.2                              | Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.  | 5 |                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| ACS ATM 2.1.3                              | Use approved phraseology.                                             | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: published national/local language phraseology                                                                 | ALL |
| ACS ATM 2.1.4                              | Ensure effective communication.                                       | 4 | Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback | ALL |
| ACS ATM 2.1.5                              | Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness. | 4 | Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the [simulator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/simulator)                                        | ALL |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS |                                                            |   |                                                                                 |     |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances                 |                                                            |   |                                                                                 |     |
| ACS ATM 3.1.1                                     | Issue appropriate ATC clearances.                          | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.1.2                                     | Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.   | 4 |                                                                                 | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.1.3                                     | Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.         | 4 |                                                                                 | ALL |
| Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions               |                                                            |   |                                                                                 |     |
| ACS ATM 3.2.1                                     | Issue appropriate ATC instructions.                        | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: national documents | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.2.2                                     | Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service. | 4 |                                                                                 | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.2.3                                     | Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.         | 4 |                                                                                 | ALL |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS |                                                                  |   |                                                                                                           |     |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances                 |                                                                  |   |                                                                                                           |     |
| ACS ATM 3.1.1                                     | Issue appropriate ATC clearances.                                | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.1.2                                     | Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.   | 4 |                                                                                                           | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.1.3                                     | Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.          | 4 |                                                                                                           | ALL |
| Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions               |                                                                  |   |                                                                                                           |     |
| ACS ATM 3.2.1                                     | Issue appropriate ATC instructions.                              | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.2.2                                     | Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service. | 4 |                                                                                                           | ALL |
| ACS ATM 3.2.3                                     | Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.          | 4 |                                                                                                           | ALL |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION                            |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination         |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 4.1.1                                         | Identify the need for coordination.                                    | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 4.2.1                                         | Use the available tools for coordination.                              | 3 | Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination | ALL |
| Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures            |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 4.3.1                                         | Initiate appropriate coordination.                                     | 3 | Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point                | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.2                                         | Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit. | 4 | Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.                              | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.3                                         | Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.            | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.4                                         | Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.                     | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.5                                         | Coordinate when providing FIS.                                         | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                               | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.6                                         | Coordinate when providing ALRS.                                        | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                               | ALL |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION                            |                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination         |                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 4.1.1                                         | Identify the need for coordination.                                        | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination |                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 4.2.1                                         | Use the available tools for coordination.                                  | 3 | Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination | ALL |
| Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures            |                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                             |     |
| ACS ATM 4.3.1                                         | Initiate appropriate coordination.                                         | 3 | Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: release point     | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.2                                         | Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit. | 4 | Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.                              | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.3                                         | Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.                | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.4                                         | Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.                    | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                             | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.5                                         | Coordinate when providing FIS.                                             | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                    | ALL |
| ACS ATM 4.3.6                                         | Coordinate when providing ALRS.                                            | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                    | ALL |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION |                                                                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                     |         |
| -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry                 |                                                                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                     |         |
| ACS ATM 5.1.1                                | Allocate levels according to altimetry data.                                                                               | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                                                                                                                         | ALL     |
| ACS ATM 5.1.2                                | Ensure separation according to altimetry data.                                                                             | 4 | Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries                 | ALL     |
| Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance         |                                                                                                                            |   |                                                                                                                                                                     |         |
| ACS ATM 5.2.1                                | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe levels and terrain clearance. | 4 | Optional content: minimum vectoring altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude | APS ACS |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION |                                                                                                                              |   |                                                                                                                                                                     |         |
| -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry                 |                                                                                                                              |   |                                                                                                                                                                     |         |
| ACS ATM 5.1.1                                | Allocate levels according to altimetry data.                                                                                 | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                                                                                                                         | ALL     |
| ACS ATM 5.1.2                                | Ensure separation according to altimetry data.                                                                               | 4 | Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries                 | ALL     |
| Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance         |                                                                                                                              |   |                                                                                                                                                                     |         |
| ACS ATM 5.2.1                                | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum usable levels and terrain clearance. | 4 | Optional content: minimum vectoring altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude | APS ACS |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS                                                |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation                                   |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.1.1                                                            | Provide standard vertical separation.                                  | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern                                                      | ACP ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.1.2                                                            | Provide increased vertical separation.                                 | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 6.1.3                                                            | Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.           | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030                                                                                                                                                | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 6.1.4                                                            | Provide vertical separation in a surveillance environment.             | 4 | Pressure altitude-derived information, pilot-level reports Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage                                                                                | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.2.1                                                            | Provide longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment.         | 4 | Successive departures, successive arrivals, overflights, speed control, Mach number techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444                                                                           | ACS             |
| Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation             |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.3.1                                                            | Provide distance-based wake turbulence separation.                     | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters’, national documents                                                                  | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems          |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.4.1                                                            | Describe how separation based on ATS surveillance systems is applied.  | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                                                            | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.4.2                                                            | Provide horizontal separation.                                         | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, local operation manuals, holding                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.4.3                                                            | Provide horizontal separation by vectoring in a variety of situations. | 4 | Optional content: transit, meteorological phenomena, vectoring for approach, departure versus transit versus arrival                                                                                     | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.4.4                                                            | Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from airspace boundaries.     | 4 | Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited and danger areas, TSAs.                                                                                                                                         | APS ACS         |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION                                                 |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation                                   |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.1.1                                                            | Provide standard vertical separation.                                  | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern                                                      | ACP ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.1.2                                                            | Provide increased vertical separation.                                 | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 6.1.3                                                            | Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.           | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030                                                                                                                                                | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 6.1.4                                                            | Provide vertical separation in a surveillance environment.             | 4 | Pressure altitude-derived information, pilot-level reports Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage                                                                                | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.2.1                                                            | Provide longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment.         | 4 | Successive departures, successive arrivals, overflights, speed control, Mach number techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444                                                                           | ACS             |
| Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation             |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.3.1                                                            | Provide distance-based wake turbulence separation.                     | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters’, national documents                                                       | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems          |                                                                        |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| ACS ATM 6.4.1                                                            | Describe how separation based on ATS surveillance systems is applied.  | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                                                                                 | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.4.2                                                            | Provide horizontal separation.                                         | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, holding                                                                                                                    | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.4.3                                                            | Provide horizontal separation by vectoring in a variety of situations. | 4 | Optional content: transit, meteorological phenomena, vectoring for approach, departure versus transit versus arrival                                                                                     | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 6.4.4                                                            | Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from airspace boundaries.     | 4 | Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited and danger areas, TSAs.                                                                                                                                         | APS ACS         |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS |                                                                                                                     |   |                                                           |         |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems                         |                                                                                                                     |   |                                                           |         |
| ACS ATM 7.1.1                                                                   | Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and separation standards applicable in the area control environment. | 2 | ICAO Doc 9863 Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS web page | ACP ACS |
| ACS ATM 7.1.2                                                                   | Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.                           | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444                                             | ALL     |
| ACS ATM 7.1.3                                                                   | Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.                                        | 3 | ACAS, TAWS Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page    | ALL     |
| Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets                                     |                                                                                                                     |   |                                                           |         |
| ACS ATM 7.2.1                                                                   | Describe the controller responsibility during and following safety net warnings.                                    | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM      | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 7.2.2                                                                   | Respond to ground-based safety net warnings.                                                                        | 3 | Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM                    | APS ACS |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS |                                                                                             |   |                                                                                                  |                 |
| --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets             |                                                                                             |   |                                                                                                  |                 |
| ACS ATM 7.1.1                                       | Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds from ATC separation standards.                | 1 | ICAO Doc 9863 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets                                             | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 7.1.2                                       | Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by a pilot. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 7.1.3                                       | Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.                | 3 | ACAS Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets                                                | APP APS ACP ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets         |                                                                                             |   |                                                                                                  |                 |
| ACS ATM 7.2.1                                       | Describe the controller responsibility during and following safety net warnings.            | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, STCA, MSAW, APW, APM                   | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 7.2.2                                       | Respond to ground-based safety net warnings.                                                | 3 | Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM                                                           | APS ACS         |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY         |                                                                      |   |                                                                                                                                                                            |     |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management |                                                                      |   |                                                                                                                                                                            |     |
| ACS ATM 8.1.1                      | Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation. | 3 | Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.2                      | Analyse pertinent data on data displays.                             | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                            | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.3                      | Organise pertinent data on data displays.                            | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                            | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.4                      | Obtain flight plan information.                                      | 3 | CPL, FPL, supplementary information Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.                                                                                                      | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.5                      | Use flight plan information.                                         | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                            | ALL |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY         |                                                                      |   |                                                                                                                                                                            |     |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management |                                                                      |   |                                                                                                                                                                            |     |
| ACS ATM 8.1.1                      | Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation. | 3 | Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.2                      | Analyse pertinent data on data displays.                             | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                            | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.3                      | Organise pertinent data on data displays.                            | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                            | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.4                      | Obtain flight plan information.                                      | 3 | CPL, supplementary information Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.                                                                                                           | ALL |
| ACS ATM 8.1.5                      | Use flight plan information.                                         | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                            | ALL |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED)                         |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                     |                 |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment               |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                     |                 |
| ACS ATM 9.1.1                                                             | Obtain information concerning the operational environment.            | 3 | Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information                      | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.1.2                                                             | Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.                  | 4 | Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc. | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                     |                 |
| ACS ATM 9.2.1                                                             | Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.             | 3 | Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs                               | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.2.2                                                             | Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures. | 4 |                                                                                                     | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover                                      |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                     |                 |
| ACS ATM 9.3.1                                                             | Transfer information to the relieving controller.                     | 3 |                                                                                                     | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.3.2                                                             | Obtain information from the controller handing over.                  | 3 |                                                                                                     | ALL             |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED)                         |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                                                                                                 |                 |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment               |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                                                                                                 |                 |
| ACS ATM 9.1.1                                                             | Obtain information concerning the operational environment.            | 3 | Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.1.2                                                             | Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.                  | 4 | Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.                                                                             | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                                                                                                 |                 |
| ACS ATM 9.2.1                                                             | Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.             | 3 | Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs                                                                                                           | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.2.2                                                             | Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures. | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                 | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover                                      |                                                                       |   |                                                                                                                                                                                 |                 |
| ACS ATM 9.3.1                                                             | Transfer information to the relieving controller.                     | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                 | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.3.2                                                             | Obtain information from the controller handing over.                  | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                 | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.3.3                                                             | List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.   | 1 | Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time                                                                                                                             | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 9.3.4                                                             | Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover.      | 2 |                                                                                                                                                                                 | ALL             |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE                      |                                                                                                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility and processing of information |                                                                                                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.1.1                                                   | Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.                                                                           | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                                                                           | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.1.2                                                   | Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.                                                                                         | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554                                                                                                                                                                           | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.1.3                                                   | Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.                                                                                   | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                                                                                                                                                                             | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.4                                                   | Obtain operational information.                                                                                                                    | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals                                                                                                                                                                                  | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.5                                                   | Interpret operational information.                                                                                                                 | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.6                                                   | Organise forwarding of operational information.                                                                                                    | 4 | Optional content: including the use of backup procedures                                                                                                                                                                | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.7                                                   | Integrate operational information into control decisions.                                                                                          | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.8                                                   | Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.                                                                                              | 3 | Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography                                                                                                                                              | ALL             |
| Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service                     |                                                                                                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.2.1                                                   | Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATS surveillance service appropriate to ACS [rating](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/rating). | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11, local operation manuals                                                                                                                                      | ACS             |
| ACS ATM 10.2.2                                                   | Explain the functions that may be performed with the use of ATS surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.          | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.2.3                                                   | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.                                              | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                               | ACS APP ACP APS |
| ACS ATM 10.2.4                                                   | Apply the procedures for termination of ATS surveillance service.                                                                                  | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: transfer of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service                                                                                                            | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process                   |                                                                                                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.3.1                                                   | Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.                                                                                                   | 4 | Information gathering, scanning, traffic projection                                                                                                                                                                     | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.3.2                                                   | Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.                                                                                               | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.3.3                                                   | Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.                                                                         | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.3.4                                                   | Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.                                                                              | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.3.5                                                   | Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.                                                                     | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.3.6                                                   | Ensure an adequate priority of actions.                                                                                                            | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.3.7                                                   | Execute selected plan in a timely manner.                                                                                                          | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.3.8                                                   | Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.                                                                                                   | 4 | Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up                                                                                                                                                                          | ALL             |
| Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic                             |                                                                                                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.4.1                                                   | Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.                                                                                                       | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.4.2                                                   | Balance the workload against personal capacity.                                                                                                    | 5 | Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation                                                                                             | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.4.3                                                   | Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.                                                                                                       | 1 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.4.4                                                   | Explain the requirements for vectoring and termination of vectoring.                                                                               | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.4.5                                                   | Provide vectoring.                                                                                                                                 | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc. | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.4.6                                                   | Apply the procedures for termination of vectoring.                                                                                                 | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                                                                                                                                                              | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support |                                                                                                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.5.1                                                   | Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of area control service.                                                                | 3 | Optional content: sequencing systems, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools                                    | ACS             |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE                                                               |                                                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                 |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information |                                                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.1.1                                                                                            | Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.                                                                  | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                                                                                                           | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.1.2                                                                                            | Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.                                                                                | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554                                                                                                                                                                                      | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.1.3                                                                                            | Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.                                                                          | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012                                                                                                                                                                                                        | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.1.4                                                                                            | Interpret operational information.                                                                                                        | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.5                                                                                            | Organise forwarding of operational information.                                                                                           | 4 | Optional content: including the use of backup procedures                                                                                                                                                                           | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.6                                                                                            | Integrate operational information into control decisions.                                                                                 | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.1.7                                                                                            | Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.                                                                                     | 3 | Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography                                                                                                                                                         | ALL             |
| Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service                                                              |                                                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.2.1                                                                                            | Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATS surveillance service appropriate to ACS rating.                                       | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals                                                                                                                          | ACS             |
| ACS ATM 10.2.2                                                                                            | Explain the functions that may be performed with the use of ATS surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.2.3                                                                                            | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.                                     | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                                                          | ACS ACP         |
| ACS ATM 10.2.4                                                                                            | Apply the procedures for the termination of ATS surveillance service.                                                                     | 3 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transfer of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service                                                                                             | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process                                                            |                                                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.3.1                                                                                            | Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.                                                                                          | 4 | Information gathering, scanning, traffic projection                                                                                                                                                                                | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.3.2                                                                                            | Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.                                                                                      | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.3.3                                                                                            | Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.                                                                | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.3.4                                                                                            | Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.                                                                     | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.3.5                                                                                            | Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.                                                            | 5 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.3.6                                                                                            | Ensure an adequate priority of actions.                                                                                                   | 4 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.3.7                                                                                            | Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.                                                                                             | 3 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | ALL             |
| ACS ATM 10.3.8                                                                                            | Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.                                                                                     | 4 | Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up                                                                                                                                                                                     | ALL             |
| Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic                                                                      |                                                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.4.1                                                                                            | Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.                                                                                              | 4 | Optional content: simulator operation procedures                                                                                                                                                                                   | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.4.2                                                                                            | Balance the workload against personal capacity.                                                                                           | 5 | Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation                                                                                                        | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 10.4.3                                                                                            | Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.                                                                                              | 1 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.4.4                                                                                            | Explain the requirements for vectoring and termination of vectoring.                                                                      | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                                                                                                           | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.4.5                                                                                            | Provide vectoring.                                                                                                                        | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc. | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 10.4.6                                                                                            | Apply the procedures for the termination of vectoring.                                                                                    | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                                                                              | APS ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support                                          |                                                                                                                                           |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |                 |
| ACS ATM 10.5.1                                                                                            | Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of area control service.                                                       | 3 | Optional content: sequencing systems, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools                                               | ACS             |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING                                    |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                        |                 |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures            |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                        |                 |
| ACS ATM 11.1.1                                            | Apply holding procedures.                                          | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 11.1.2                                            | Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.                 | 3 | Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type                      | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft                      |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                        |                 |
| ACS ATM 11.2.1                                            | Issue expected onward clearance times.                             | 3 |                                                                                                                        | ACP ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                        |                 |
| ACS ATM 11.3.1                                            | Organise traffic to separate other aircraft from holding aircraft. | 4 |                                                                                                                        | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 11.3.2                                            | Integrate system support, when available.                          | 4 | Optional content: arrival management system, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays                        | APS ACS         |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING                                    |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                  |                 |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------- |
| Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures                    |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                  |                 |
| ACS ATM 11.1.1                                            | Apply holding procedures.                                          | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times | APP ACP APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 11.1.2                                            | Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.                 | 3 | Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type                                                | APP ACP APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft                      |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                  |                 |
| ACS ATM 11.2.1                                            | Issue expected onward clearance times.                             | 3 |                                                                                                                                                  | ACP ACS         |
| Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment |                                                                    |   |                                                                                                                                                  |                 |
| ACS ATM 11.3.1                                            | Organise traffic to separate other aircraft from holding aircraft. | 4 |                                                                                                                                                  | APS ACS         |
| ACS ATM 11.3.2                                            | Integrate system support, when available.                          | 4 | Optional content: arrival management system, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays                                                  | APS ACS         |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

| TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION                       |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
| Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.1.1                                      | Appreciate the precautions when establishing identification.                            | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.1.2                                      | Identify aircraft.                                                                      | 3 | Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS identification method                                                                                                | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.1.3                                      | Apply the procedures in the case of misidentification.                                  | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification   |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.2.1                                      | Appreciate the necessity to maintain identification.                                    | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity                |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.3.1                                      | Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt.                         | 3 | Optional content: out of ATS surveillance system coverage, failure of ATS surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc. | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.3.2                                      | Apply methods to re-establish identification.                                           | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.3.3                                      | Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.                                        | 3 | Optional content: procedural separation                                                                                                                | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information            |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.4.1                                      | Appreciate the circumstances when position information should be passed on to aircraft. | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.4.2                                      | State the format in which position information can be passed on to aircraft.            | 1 | ICAO Doc 4444                                                                                                                                          | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity            |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.5.1                                      | Apply the methods of transfer of identification.                                        | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.5.2                                      | Appreciate the precautions when transferring identification.                            | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |

\[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

| TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION                       |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
| Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.1.1                                      | Appreciate the precautions when establishing identification.                            | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.1.2                                      | Identify aircraft.                                                                      | 3 | Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS identification method                                                                                                | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.1.3                                      | Apply the procedures for misidentification.                                             | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals                                                            | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification   |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.2.1                                      | Appreciate the necessity to maintain identification.                                    | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity                |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.3.1                                      | Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt.                         | 3 | Optional content: out of ATS surveillance system coverage, failure of ATS surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc. | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.3.2                                      | Apply methods to re-establish identification.                                           | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.3.3                                      | Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.                                        | 3 | Optional content: procedural separation                                                                                                                | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information            |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.4.1                                      | Appreciate the circumstances when position information should be passed on to aircraft. | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.4.2                                      | State the format in which position information can be passed on to aircraft.            | 1 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373                                                                                                                               | APS ACS |
| Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity            |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                        |         |
| ACS ATM 12.5.1                                      | Apply the methods of transfer of identification.                                        | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |
| ACS ATM 12.5.2                                      | Appreciate the precautions when transferring identification.                            | 3 |                                                                                                                                                        | APS ACS |

\[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

[All rules in COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/initial-training-content/commission-regulation-eu-2015-340)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.
