--- 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 5 · Avioverse" description: "SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic." url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/initial-training-content/commission-regulation-eu-2015-340/amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-v-6" --- # 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 AMC Acceptable means of compliance ## AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------- | - | - | --------------- | | Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts | | | | | | ACS NAV 1.1.1 | Use relevant maps and charts. | 3 | | APP ACP APS ACS | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------- | | Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts | | | | | | ACS NAV 1.1.1 | Use relevant maps and charts. | 3 | | ALL | | ACS NAV 1.1.2 | Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts. | 3 | En-route and area charts Optional content: STAR charts | ACP ACS | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------- | | Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems | | | | | | ACS NAV 2.1.1 | Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 4 | Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems | APP ACP APS ACS | | ACS NAV 2.1.2 | Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 3 | Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures | ALL | | Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance | | | | | | ACS NAV 2.2.1 | Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance. | 5 | Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time | APP ACP APS ACS | | ACS NAV 2.2.2 | Assist pilots with navigation when required. | 3 | Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request | APS ACS | | Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications | | | | | | ACS NAV 2.3.1 | State the navigation applications used in terminal and en-route environments. | 1 | Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV), En-route-RNAV-5 (B-RNAV) Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048), ICAO Doc 9613 | ACP ACS | | ACS NAV 2.3.2 | Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use. | 2 | Optional content: performance, functionality, sensors, aircrew and controller requirements | APP ACP APS ACS | | ACS NAV 2.3.3 | State future PBN developments. | 1 | A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO | ADI APP ACP APS ACS | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- | | Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems | | | | | | ACS NAV 2.1.1 | Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 4 | Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems | APP ACP APS ACS | | ACS NAV 2.1.2 | Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems. | 3 | Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures | ALL | | Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance | | | | | | ACS NAV 2.2.1 | Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance. | 5 | Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time | APP ACP APS ACS | | ACS NAV 2.2.2 | Assist pilots with navigation when required. | 3 | Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request | APS ACS | | Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications | | | | | | ACS NAV 2.3.1 | State the navigation applications used in terminal and en-route environments. | 1 | Terminal-RNAV-1, En-route-RNAV-5 Optional content: A-RNP, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613 | ACP ACS | | ACS NAV 2.3.2 | Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use. | 2 | Performance, functionalities, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity | APP ACP APS ACS | | ACS NAV 2.3.3 | Describe the differences in turn performance. | 2 | Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, FRT, ICAO Doc 4444 | ACP ACS | | ACS NAV 2.3.4 | State future PBN developments. | 1 | A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO | ALL | \[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. 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