JATOC

JATOC - Joint Air Traffic Operations Command

JATOC provides real-time monitoring and management of Air Traffic Control incidents across the virtual NAS.

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Overview

JATOC (Joint Air Traffic Operations Command) is the AWO Incident Monitor, providing:

• Real-time incident tracking and visualization
• Operations level monitoring
• Historical incident search
• Special operations calendar (POTUS, Space)
• Personnel roster management

Access: Public viewing, authenticated editing URL: /jatoc.php

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Incident Types

JATOC tracks four categories of ATC incidents:

ATC Zero

Complete suspension of ATC services at a facility.

Aspect	Description
Impact	No traffic handled
Causes	Staffing emergency, equipment failure, security
Response	Traffic rerouted, holding patterns
Duration	Until resolved

ATC Alert

Significant degradation of ATC services.

Aspect	Description
Impact	Reduced capacity, delays
Causes	Partial staffing, equipment issues
Response	Reduced acceptance rates
Duration	Variable

ATC Limited

Reduced but operational ATC services.

Aspect	Description
Impact	Limited services available
Causes	Staffing, training, weather
Response	Expect delays
Duration	Often planned

Non-Responsive

Communication difficulties with facility.

Aspect	Description
Impact	Coordination challenges
Causes	Technical issues, staffing
Response	Alternative coordination
Duration	Until contact restored

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Operations Levels

JATOC displays current operations level:

Level	Status	Description
1	Normal	Standard operations
2	Degraded	Reduced capacity, expect delays
3	Critical	Severely impacted, major delays

The operations level is displayed prominently with color coding:

• Level 1: Green
• Level 2: Yellow
• Level 3: Red

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User Interface

Map View

Interactive map displaying:

• ARTCC boundaries
• TRACON boundaries
• Active incidents (color-coded markers)
• Incident radius/impact area

Click incidents on map for details.

Incident List

Tabular view showing:

Column	Description
Facility	Affected ARTCC/TRACON
Type	Incident category
Level	Operations level
Started	Incident start time (Zulu)
Duration	Time active
Status	Active/Resolved

Incident Details Panel

When an incident is selected:

• Full description
• Timeline of updates
• Affected areas
• Resolution notes
• Related TMIs

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Creating an Incident

Requires DCC role

1. Click "New Incident"
2. Complete the form:

Field	Description
Facility	Select affected facility
Type	ATC Zero/Alert/Limited/Non-Responsive
Operations Level	1, 2, or 3
Description	Detailed explanation
Expected Duration	Estimated time to resolution
Affected Area	Geographic scope

3. Click "Create"
4. Incident appears on map and list

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Updating an Incident

Requires DCC role

1. Select the incident
2. Click "Update"
3. Add update information:
   • Status changes
   • Duration adjustments
   • Resolution notes
4. Click "Save Update"

Updates are timestamped and form a timeline.

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Resolving an Incident

Requires DCC role

1. Select the active incident
2. Click "Resolve"
3. Add resolution notes
4. Confirm resolution
5. Incident moves to historical records

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Historical Search

Search past incidents with multiple criteria:

Filter	Options
Date Range	Start and end dates
Facility	Specific ARTCC/TRACON
Type	Incident category
Duration	Minimum duration
Operations Level	Level 2 or 3 only

Results can be exported for analysis.

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Special Operations Calendar

JATOC tracks special operations that may affect ATC:

POTUS Movements

Presidential movements affecting airspace:

• TFRs
• Reroutes
• Capacity impacts

Space Operations

Launch and reentry activities:

• Warning areas
• Temporary restrictions
• Duration windows

Military Exercises

Large-scale military operations:

• SUA activations
• Increased traffic
• Coordination requirements

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Personnel Roster

Track JATOC position assignments:

Position	Responsibility
JATOC Director	Overall coordination
Operations Officer	Current operations
Planning Officer	Upcoming activities
Liaison Officers	External coordination

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Notifications

When enabled, JATOC sends notifications for:

• New incidents
• Status changes (level changes)
• Resolutions
• Special operations updates

Notification channels:

• Discord webhooks
• In-app notifications

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Integration with Other Tools

Tool	Integration
NOD	Incidents displayed on dashboard
GDT	Related TMIs linked
Route Plotter	Affected areas shown on map

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For Different Audiences

National TMU Personnel

Use JATOC to:

• Monitor nationwide incident status
• Coordinate response to major events
• Track operations level trends
• Plan staffing responses

Facility TMU

Use JATOC to:

• Report facility incidents
• Monitor neighboring facility status
• Coordinate during events
• Review historical patterns

ATC Personnel

Use JATOC to:

• Stay aware of system status
• Understand current operations level
• Anticipate traffic impacts
• Coordinate with affected facilities

Virtual Airline Operators

Use JATOC to:

• Plan flights around incidents
• Anticipate delays
• Monitor operations status
• Make informed dispatch decisions

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Best Practices

When Creating Incidents

• Be specific about the impact
• Provide realistic duration estimates
• Update promptly as conditions change
• Resolve as soon as conditions normalize

When Monitoring

• Refresh periodically for latest status
• Check before major operations
• Note patterns for planning
• Coordinate with affected parties

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See Also

• NOD Dashboard - Operations overview
• GDT Ground Delay Tool - TMI management
• API Reference - JATOC API endpoints