5-08/050.20 - Aero Bureau Responsibility



The Aero Bureau Watch Commander shall be responsible for the scheduling, notification, reporting and recording of flights and flight requests.  He shall also make the following determinations:

  • Practicality of the flight based on such factors as weather, terrain, performance, economy, distance, etc.;
  • Priority of the flight request;
  • Type of aircraft best suited for the flight;
  • Most suitable method for coordination with ground forces, when ground support is required; and
  • Amount of aircraft and support equipment required.