Objectives
- The objective of the « Sovereignty of Airspace » training is to put in place the fundamentals of the Air Defense and in particular, its part related to the actions allowing the enforcement of the airspace sovereignty :
- Assimilate the methodology for conducting airspace surveillance,
- Master the classic intercept geometries and responsibilities when posted,
- Understand the importance of priorities in control actions (flight safety),
- Review general Air Defense procedures.
Audience & Prerequisites
- Officers and NCOs fighter controllers dedicated to work in control centers.
- English intermediate level (B1/B2).
- 4 trainees maximum.
Course content
The training includes a theoretical part and a practical part.
Theoretical :
- Surveillance of airspace or area
- Methods of interception
- Associated intercept geometries
- Feedback in the Air Defence reporting chain
- Quick Reaction Alert (QRA)
Practical :
A large part of the training is dedicated to the acquisition of practical know-how.
The practical phase includes different parts :
- Navigation
- Basic interception geometry
- Flight safety
- Sky police
- Tactical situation broadcasting.