JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 3-1-7
POSITION DETERMINATION
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Determine the position of an aircraft, vehicles, personnel, or equipment before issuing taxi instructions, takeoff clearance, or authorization to proceed onto the movement area. Pilot/operator position reports may be used when visual observation of aircraft, vehicles, personnel, or equipment is not possible. Procedures covering the use of ASDE are contained in Section 6 of this chapter.
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