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PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER

This order specifies non−sensitive procedures and requirements for air traffic control planning, coordination, and services supporting national defense, homeland security, and other special operations conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal governmental agencies in U.S. controlled airspace. Air Traffic Managers must ensure controllers are familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities. In addition, controllers must exercise sound judgement if they encounter situations that are not covered.