ATC Creds (updated) with questions
and answers passed
To be eligible for an ATC tower certification a person must ... - correct answer ✔✔ 1) Be at least
18 years of age
2) Good moral character
3) Be able to read, write, and speak English without impediment of speech.
4) Hold a second-class medical certificate
5) Comply with part 65.35, Knowledge Requirements
Code number for knowledge requirements - correct answer ✔✔ 65.35
Flight Rules are in ... - correct answer ✔✔ Title 14 CFR Part 91
Each applicant for an ATC Tower Operator Certificate must pass a written test on ... - correct
answer ✔✔ - The flight rules in Title 14 CFR Part 91
- Airport traffic control procedures
- Enroute traffic control procedures
- Communications operating procedures
- Flight assistance service
- Air navigation and aids to air navigation
- Aviation weather
How often will air traffic controllers receive a physical examination? - correct answer ✔✔
Annually
,Where are physical standards for air traffic control personnel specified? - correct answer ✔✔
Manual of Medical Department (MANMED) Chapter 15 Medical Examinations, Section IV
Special Duty Examinations and Standards, Article 15-95 Aviation Duty
Air Traffic Controllers shall report any physical indisposition to _____(a)_______ and assume
operational duties only when _______(b)________ - correct answer ✔✔ a) Superiors
b) Fit to do so
Formal name for "Up-chit" - correct answer ✔✔ DD Form 2992
Civilians shall be examined in military medical treatment facilities by ... - correct answer ✔✔ a
naval flight surgeon
Section 1 of the ATC Certification/Qualification Record shall contain ... - correct answer ✔✔
signed original of the current DD Form 2992
What shall be retained in medical record? - correct answer ✔✔ - Those covering annual flight
physical
- Most current "up-chit"
- Medical waivers as long as they are in effect
True or False:
A waiver recommendation from a local military flight surgeon board or a letter endorsement
from Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) constitute a permanent waiver approval. -
correct answer ✔✔ False
Who shall ensure that air traffic control personnel are adequately observed and appropriate
grounding action is taken when necessary? - correct answer ✔✔ the air traffic control facility
officer (ATCFO)
,When, in the judgment of supervisory personnel, a controller's physical or mental health
appears questionable, the controller shall... - correct answer ✔✔ be relieved of ATC duties and
referred to a military flight surgeon for evaluation and ruling.
Personnel temporarily suspended or relieved from performing ATC duties shall not... - correct
answer ✔✔ control or supervise the control of aircraft from any position in the facility.
What is a prerequisite for all Air Traffic Controllers? - correct answer ✔✔ Physical qualification
as certified by an appropriate physical examination.
When shall military flight surgeons conduct interviews and/or physical examinations for air
traffic personnel? - correct answer ✔✔ 1) Annual physical examination
2) Check in - Upon reporting (including TAD) to a new command
3) Postgrounding
4) Posthospitaliztion
5) Postaircraft mishap
6) As directed by higher authority
Personnel may be assigned to their regular position of operation within facilities even though
they are taking ________(a)________ medication such as ... - correct answer ✔✔ a) innocuous
Such as...
-asprin derivatives (including extra strength)
-vitamin preparations
-nose drops
-skin ointments
, What is needed for personnel taking regular or prolonged antihistamines in order to be assigned
to positions of operation? - correct answer ✔✔ Individual waiver obtained from a military flight
surgeon which indicates that there are no deleterious effects caused by the antihistamine.
What type of drugs shall not be used within a 24 hour period prior to duty? - correct answer
✔✔ -Sedative type drug
-Tranquilizers
-Any drugs which effect the control or autonomous nervous system. (anti-hypertensive agents
a.k.a high blood pressure medication or duodenal ulcer medications)
-Any drug likely to affect the alertness, judgement,vision,equilibrium, or state of consciousness.
ATC personnel shall not consume intoxicating beverages within how many hours of scheduled
ATC duties? - correct answer ✔✔ 12 hours
True or False:
The use of Nutritional/Dietary and other Over-The-Counter supplements and products by air
traffic controllers is prohibited. - correct answer ✔✔ True
Who must approve the use of Nutritional/Dietary and other Over-The-Counter supplements? -
correct answer ✔✔ BUMED
Where is guidance and restrictions on the use of Nutritional/Dietary and other Over-The-
Counter supplements provided? - correct answer ✔✔ CNAF M-3710.7 and the NAMI online
Aeromedical Reference and Waiver Guide
Any air traffic controller *charged* with violating federal, state, or local statutes, Navy or
Marine Corps regulations relating to the growing, processing, or manufacture, sale, disposition,
possession, use, transportation, or importation of stimulant drugs or substances shall be ... -
correct answer ✔✔ Immediately suspended of all ATC duties ; reassigned to noncontroller
duties pending disposition of the charges.
and answers passed
To be eligible for an ATC tower certification a person must ... - correct answer ✔✔ 1) Be at least
18 years of age
2) Good moral character
3) Be able to read, write, and speak English without impediment of speech.
4) Hold a second-class medical certificate
5) Comply with part 65.35, Knowledge Requirements
Code number for knowledge requirements - correct answer ✔✔ 65.35
Flight Rules are in ... - correct answer ✔✔ Title 14 CFR Part 91
Each applicant for an ATC Tower Operator Certificate must pass a written test on ... - correct
answer ✔✔ - The flight rules in Title 14 CFR Part 91
- Airport traffic control procedures
- Enroute traffic control procedures
- Communications operating procedures
- Flight assistance service
- Air navigation and aids to air navigation
- Aviation weather
How often will air traffic controllers receive a physical examination? - correct answer ✔✔
Annually
,Where are physical standards for air traffic control personnel specified? - correct answer ✔✔
Manual of Medical Department (MANMED) Chapter 15 Medical Examinations, Section IV
Special Duty Examinations and Standards, Article 15-95 Aviation Duty
Air Traffic Controllers shall report any physical indisposition to _____(a)_______ and assume
operational duties only when _______(b)________ - correct answer ✔✔ a) Superiors
b) Fit to do so
Formal name for "Up-chit" - correct answer ✔✔ DD Form 2992
Civilians shall be examined in military medical treatment facilities by ... - correct answer ✔✔ a
naval flight surgeon
Section 1 of the ATC Certification/Qualification Record shall contain ... - correct answer ✔✔
signed original of the current DD Form 2992
What shall be retained in medical record? - correct answer ✔✔ - Those covering annual flight
physical
- Most current "up-chit"
- Medical waivers as long as they are in effect
True or False:
A waiver recommendation from a local military flight surgeon board or a letter endorsement
from Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) constitute a permanent waiver approval. -
correct answer ✔✔ False
Who shall ensure that air traffic control personnel are adequately observed and appropriate
grounding action is taken when necessary? - correct answer ✔✔ the air traffic control facility
officer (ATCFO)
,When, in the judgment of supervisory personnel, a controller's physical or mental health
appears questionable, the controller shall... - correct answer ✔✔ be relieved of ATC duties and
referred to a military flight surgeon for evaluation and ruling.
Personnel temporarily suspended or relieved from performing ATC duties shall not... - correct
answer ✔✔ control or supervise the control of aircraft from any position in the facility.
What is a prerequisite for all Air Traffic Controllers? - correct answer ✔✔ Physical qualification
as certified by an appropriate physical examination.
When shall military flight surgeons conduct interviews and/or physical examinations for air
traffic personnel? - correct answer ✔✔ 1) Annual physical examination
2) Check in - Upon reporting (including TAD) to a new command
3) Postgrounding
4) Posthospitaliztion
5) Postaircraft mishap
6) As directed by higher authority
Personnel may be assigned to their regular position of operation within facilities even though
they are taking ________(a)________ medication such as ... - correct answer ✔✔ a) innocuous
Such as...
-asprin derivatives (including extra strength)
-vitamin preparations
-nose drops
-skin ointments
, What is needed for personnel taking regular or prolonged antihistamines in order to be assigned
to positions of operation? - correct answer ✔✔ Individual waiver obtained from a military flight
surgeon which indicates that there are no deleterious effects caused by the antihistamine.
What type of drugs shall not be used within a 24 hour period prior to duty? - correct answer
✔✔ -Sedative type drug
-Tranquilizers
-Any drugs which effect the control or autonomous nervous system. (anti-hypertensive agents
a.k.a high blood pressure medication or duodenal ulcer medications)
-Any drug likely to affect the alertness, judgement,vision,equilibrium, or state of consciousness.
ATC personnel shall not consume intoxicating beverages within how many hours of scheduled
ATC duties? - correct answer ✔✔ 12 hours
True or False:
The use of Nutritional/Dietary and other Over-The-Counter supplements and products by air
traffic controllers is prohibited. - correct answer ✔✔ True
Who must approve the use of Nutritional/Dietary and other Over-The-Counter supplements? -
correct answer ✔✔ BUMED
Where is guidance and restrictions on the use of Nutritional/Dietary and other Over-The-
Counter supplements provided? - correct answer ✔✔ CNAF M-3710.7 and the NAMI online
Aeromedical Reference and Waiver Guide
Any air traffic controller *charged* with violating federal, state, or local statutes, Navy or
Marine Corps regulations relating to the growing, processing, or manufacture, sale, disposition,
possession, use, transportation, or importation of stimulant drugs or substances shall be ... -
correct answer ✔✔ Immediately suspended of all ATC duties ; reassigned to noncontroller
duties pending disposition of the charges.
