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1. PARAGRAPH NUMBER AND TITLE:
1-4-1. WORD MEANINGS
7-1-7. AIR DEFENSE EMERGENCY
2. BACKGROUND: The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Order 1000.36, FAA Writing
Standards, to ensure that plain language standards apply to all FAA-written
documents. Plain language standards use “must" as a word of requirement
(indicating that an action is mandatory) rather than the word “shall," which is
more ambiguous, regularly misused, breeds litigation, and is not used in common
speech. Throughout the Air Traffic Directives (such as FAA Order JO 7110.65 and
FAA Order JO 7210.3), both “must" and “shall" are used, though “must" is not
currently defined. This DCP adds the definition of “must" and clarifies word
usage. Additional information on “must versus shall” and plain language benefits
are available at http://www.plainlanguage.gov.
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1-4-1. WORD
MEANINGS |
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1-4-1. WORD
MEANINGS |
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As used in this order,
the following have the meaning shown: |
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As used in this order:
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a. “Shall”
means a procedure is mandatory. |
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a. “Shall”
or “must” means a procedure is mandatory. |
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b through d
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e. “Shall not”
or “must not” means a procedure is prohibited. |
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7-1-7. AIR DEFENSE
EMERGENCY.
2. BACKGROUND: The
terms SCAT and SCATANA are now obsolete. Use of the new term, ESCAT (Emergency
Security Control of Air Traffic), and its associated plans are required by 32
CFR Part 245, effective January 18, 2006. In addition, all information
concerning FAA action for ESCAT is now published in FAA JO 7610.4, Special
Operations, and is classified For Official Use Only.
3. CHANGE:
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7-1-7. AIR DEFENSE
EMERGENCY |
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7-1-7. AIR DEFENSE
EMERGENCY |
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When an air defense
emergency is declared, an FDC NOTAM will be issued specifying the
following: |
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When an air defense
emergency is declared and
Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) has been
implemented, an FDC NOTAM will be issued in accordance with
procedures in FAAO JO 7610.4, Special Operations, Chapter 6, Emergency
Security Control of Air Traffic. |
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a.
The emergency declared. |
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b.
The geographical areas affected. |
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c.
The SCAT rules in effect. |
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d.
The applicable portion(s) of the "Wartime Air Traffic Priority List for
Movement of Aircraft." |
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