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Purpose of This Order.

This Order describes the function and responsibilities of the Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC). The JATOC was established by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) to integrate Service Units at all levels enabling a unified ATO response effort to significant incidents and other major events or natural disasters that adversely impact the National Airspace System (NAS) or national security. The JATOC will address constraints, risks, and threats to the National Airspace System (NAS) and communicate this information to ATO leadership and appropriate stakeholders.