Section 7. Restricted Area and MOA Annual
Utilization Reports
21-7-1. PURPOSE
Annual utilization reports provide the FAA with
information regarding the times and altitudes used,
and the types of activities conducted in restricted
areas and MOAs. These reports assist the FAA in its
management of the SUA program.
21-7-2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
a. Using agencies are required to submit annual
reports to the FAA detailing the use of all assigned
restricted areas and/or MOAs. Actual utilization data
are required. See
FIG 21-7-1 for report format.
Instructions for preparing the report are contained
in FIG 21-7-2.
b. Reports shall cover each fiscal year period
(October 1 through September 30). If the area was
assigned to the using agency for only part of the fiscal
year, report the utilization for that partial period.
c. For areas that are subdivided by legal
description, a separate report is required for each
officially designated sub-area published in FAAO
JO 7400.8, Special Use Airspace.
d. Do not include classified information in the
report.
e. Submit reports by January 31 following the end
of each fiscal year, to the office of the service area
office director having jurisdiction over the airspace
being reported.
f. Military using agencies shall submit reports to
the FAA through the appropriate regional military
representative. The military representative will
ensure that an information copy of each report is sent
to the Director of System Operations Airspace and
AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591.
g. Non-military using agencies shall submit
reports directly to the FAA service area office
director. The service area office will send an
information copy of nonmilitary reports to Airspace
and Rules.
21-7-3. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
The service area office may request the using agency
to submit a supplementary report if it determines that
additional information is needed to evaluate the use
of a restricted area or MOA. Requests will be
submitted through the appropriate regional military
representative. Using agencies should provide the
requested information within 60 days of receiving
the request.
21-7-4. UTILIZATION REPORT TERMS
Terms as used in Restricted Area and MOA Annual
Utilization Reports are defined as follows:
a. ATCAA. Airspace assigned by ATC to
segregate air traffic between the specified activities
being conducted within the assigned airspace and
other IFR traffic.
b. Activated. The time-period during which the
controlling agency has returned the restricted area
or MOA to the using agency; regardless of whether
any activity is actually occurring.
c. Controlling Agency. The designated ATC
facility having jurisdiction over the SUA airspace
when it is not in use by the using agency. Also, the
facility that authorizes transit through, or flight
within, special use airspace, in accordance with
joint-use procedures contained in a letter of
agreement.
d. Joint Use. A term applied to SUA which is
released to the controlling agency for public access
during periods when the airspace is not needed by
the using agency. It also means airspace wherein
access may be granted to non-participating aircraft
subject to the joint-use procedures specified in a
letter of agreement between the controlling and using
agencies.
e. Nonparticipating aircraft. An aircraft, civil or
military, which is not a part of the activities being
conducted within a SUA area.
f. Scheduled. The using agency's planned time
period(s) of intended use of a SUA area as submitted
in advance to the controlling agency (for military
using agencies, see the scheduling requirements
contained in FAAO JO 7610.4, Chapter 9, Military
Operations Requirements).
g. Using agency - The organization, unit, or
military command that the SUA was established; and
the agency responsible for compilation and submission of Restricted Area/MOA Annual Utilization
Reports.
h. Utilized - Amount of time (hours or days) that
activities were actually conducted in the SUA area
(e.g., when participating aircraft were operating, or
other designated activities were conducted, in the
airspace).
21-7-5. REVIEW REQUIREMENT
a. The service area office shall perform a thorough
review of all annual utilization reports for restricted
areas and MOAs within its jurisdiction. At a
minimum, the following utilization report items
should be analyzed:
1. Activities. Are the reported activities appropriate for the airspace type and designated purpose?
2. Altitudes. Do the reported activities and
altitudes reflect a requirement for the altitudes
published in the area's legal description?
3. Utilization Data. Consider whether actual use
supports the published parameters, or if discussions
should be held with the user to determine if an
airspace amendment action is appropriate. Calculate
the following percentages for reference in comparing
the published parameters of the area with its reported
actual utilization.
(a) Hours actually utilized as a percentage
of hours activated.
(b) Hours scheduled as a percentage of hours
published in the area's legal description.
(c) Hours activated as a percentage of hours
scheduled.
(d) Days actually utilized as a percentage of
days activated.
4. Joint Use Information. Is the airspace being
made available for joint use (if applicable)?
5. Remarks. Consider any mitigating factors
that explain or clarify reported data. Are any other
issues identified that require further action?
b. If additional information is needed to complete
the utilization report review, request the user to
submit a supplementary report as described in
paragraph
21-7-3.
c. As required, initiate discussions to resolve
issues or forward recommendations for corrective
action, to the regional military representative or
responsible official for nonmilitary SUA.
d. Refer to
Section 8 of this chapter for
additional information regarding SUA review procedures and utilization standards.
21-7-6. REVIEW SUMMARY
The service area office shall prepare a summary of the
results of its annual utilization report review. The
summary should document the findings, recommendations, and actions taken, as appropriate.
Submit review summaries to Airspace and Rules by
March 31 of each year. It is not necessary to submit
copies of the actual utilization reports with the
summary.
FIG 21-7-1
RESTRICTED AREA AND MILITARY OPERATIONS AREA
ANNUAL UTILIZATION REPORT
(RCS: 1412-DOT-AN)
1. Restricted area number or MOA name:
2. Reporting period dates:
3. Reporting Unit Name and Phone:
4. Associated ATCAA:
(a) ATCAA Name:
(b) ATCAA Altitudes:
5. Aircraft Activities:
(a) Aircraft types:
(b) Types of activities conducted:
(c) Altitude/flight levels used for each type of activity:
(d) Supersonic flight:
(1) Area used for supersonic:
(2) Altitudes/flight levels:
6. Artillery/Mortar/Missile Activities (Restricted Area only):
(a) Type activities:
(b) Maximum altitude used for each activity:
7. Other activities not reported in 5 or 6 above:
(a) Type activity:
(b) Maximum altitude used for each activity:
8. Utilization information:
(a) Total number of aircraft sorties:
(b) Total number of days the area was:
(1) Scheduled for use:
(2) Activated:
(3) Actually utilized:
(c) Total number of hours the area was:
(1) Scheduled for use:
(2) Activated:
(3) Actually utilized:
9. Joint use information:
(a) Total number of hours the area was returned to the controlling agency:
(b) Letter of agreement provisions:
10. New chart Submitted/No Change:
11. Remarks:
FIG 21-7-2
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING RESTRICTED AREA AND MOA
ANNUAL UTILIZATION REPORTS
GENERAL: Restricted Area and MOA annual utilization reports provide information needed by FAA airspace
managers to confirm airspace requirements and evaluate the efficiency of airspace utilization. It is essential that
this report document actual utilization of the airspace as completely and as accurately as possible. The following
format is used to report both restricted area and MOA utilization. If an item does not apply, enter "N/A" for that
item. A "Remarks" section is provided to document additional pertinent information. Do not include classified
information in this report. Refer to FAAO JO 7400.2, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, for definitions
of terms used in this report, and for additional reporting and submission instructions.
REPORT FORMAT:
1. Restricted area number or MOA name: State the Restricted Area number or MOA name. Report only one
area per form. For areas that are officially subdivided by legal description (See FAAO JO 7400.8), prepare a
separate report for each subdivision.
2. Reporting Period Dates: Enter the fiscal year dates (1 Oct [enter applicable fiscal year] to 30 Sept [enter
applicable fiscal year]), or period covered if other than a full fiscal year.
3. Reporting Unit: Provide name of organization preparing the report and DSN, commercial and FAX numbers
(as available).
4. Associated ATCAA:
(a) ATCAA Name: Name(s) of ATCAA established for use in conjunction with the area being reported in Item
1. Enter "None" if no ATCAA established.
(b) ATCAA Altitudes: State the ATCAA altitudes available.
5. Aircraft Activities:
(a) Aircraft types: List the specific types of aircraft, which used the area during the reporting period (e.g., F-15,
B-1, etc.). Include ROA activities in this section.
(b) Types of activities conducted: List each specific type of activity conducted. Do not use general terms such
as "air operations," etc.
(c) Altitudes/flight levels used for each type activity: State the highest altitude/flight level used for each
activity listed in 5.(b), above.
(d) Supersonic flight:
(1) Area used for supersonic: Indicate yes/no.
(2) Altitudes/Flight levels: State altitudes/flight levels used for supersonic flight.
6. Artillery/Mortar/Missile Activities (Restricted Areas only):
(a) Type of activities: Indicate type(s) of weapon(s) fired.
(b) Maximum altitude used for each activity: State the highest altitude used for each activity/weapon.
7. Other activities not reported in 5 or 6 above:
(a) Type activity: List any other activities conducted in the area, but not already covered in other sections of
the report.
(b) Maximum altitude for each activity: State highest altitude used for each type activity.
8. Utilization information:
(a) Total number of aircraft sorties: Enter the total number of aircraft sorties that utilized the area during the
reporting period.
(b) Total number of DAYS the area was: Count a "day" as being scheduled, activated, or utilized, regardless
of the amount of time involved on that particular day. The intent of this item is to document the number of
different days during the year that the area was needed in order to accomplish the mission, whether it was needed
for only 10 minutes or a full 24 hours.
(1) Scheduled for use:
(2) Activated:
(3) Actually utilized:
(c) Total number of HOURS area was:
(1) Scheduled for use: Hours the area was activated by NOTAM may be included in this item.
(2) Activated:
(3) Actually utilized: When computing "actually utilized" time, do not provide a cumulative total of individual
aircraft hours flown in the area. Hours reported cannot exceed the area's total available published hours.
9. Joint use information:
(a) Total number of hours the area was returned to the controlling agency: To compute this figure, subtract
the hours reported in 8(c)(2) from 8760 hours (use 8784 hours for "leap year" reporting).
(b) Letter of agreement provisions: Note whether the letter of agreement between the controlling agency and
the using agency includes any joint-use provisions which permit the controlling agency to route nonparticipating
aircraft through the airspace.
10. New chart Submitted/No Change: Attach a chart of the area depicting, as applicable, aircraft operating
areas, flight patterns, ordnance delivery areas, surface firing points, and target, fan, and impact areas. After once
submitting an appropriate chart, annual charts are not required unless there is a change in the area, activity, or
altitudes used, which would alter the depiction of the activities originally reported. If no change is to be
submitted, indicate "No change."
11. Remarks: Include any other information that should be considered by airspace reviewers. Explain reasons
for apparent low utilization rates or large differences between "scheduled," "activated," and/or "utilized" data
(e.g., extensive weather or maintenance cancellations and delays, unit deployments, etc.); or note recurring
airspace denials or restrictions on use of the area imposed by the controlling agency.
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