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Purpose of this Notice.

a. This notice reestablishes the Operational Assessment Program (OAP) at the three key sites adds a forth key site and enables the expansion of the program to additional key sites yet to be determined. Using the OAP-a program used to assess the knowledge and skills of Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Candidates seeking promotion to level 10 and higher terminal radar approach controls (TRACON) -we will improve our selection process of candidates bidding to the current four key sites and all additional key sites identified.

b. This notice conveys instructions, standards, and guidance for administering the OAP. All management and staff involved in the OAP must be familiar with, and comply with, this notice.

c. A technical report, TRACON Operational Assessment Validation under Contract #DTFAWA-09-A80027, documents the validation of the OAP and is maintained in the Office of the Director of Resource Enterprise, AJG-R.