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Spot the difference C O M P E T I T I O N LAST ISSUES' WINNER WAS WAS GAVIN BUCKLEY 1) Record the number of changes in the area provided. 2) Mark them on the photo and fill in your details. 3) Post it in by 13 November to: Spot The Difference, Connect, DFHQ, Block 5, Ceannt Bks, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare. Defence Forces Newsletter Number of changes: Name: Address: Email: To be in with a chance of winning some An Cosantóir goodies: CLICK HERE TO VIEW A2 POSTER SAFETY THROUGH EXPEDITION T he efficiency of Air Traffic Control (ATC) in Ireland, both civil and military, is something that the general public take for granted. Most of us are happy to trust our lives to the pilots, Air crew and Air Traffic Controllers who en- sure the safety of our increasingly crowded skies. Such safety is not however, achieved without a great deal of professional expertise, technical know-how, commitment and thorough training. The primary role of the Air Corps' ATC Unit is to issue clearances and instructions to aircraft to prevent collisions between them, and to ensure the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic. This important operational service is provided 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. This specialised Unit operates from two locations - Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, and at Dublin International Airport's Civil Air Traffic Control Centre (ATCC). While Military ATC services are provided primarily to facilitate continued Military Air Operations with tactical freedom in all weather conditions, services are also provided to Civilian aircraft operating within, and in the vicinity of the airspace for which the Irish Air Corps is responsible in Ireland. Other important roles include the provision of a Radar-guided Air Intercept capability in support of wider Air Defence (AD) roles. To meet the demands of this challenging and rewarding job, the Air Corps requires suitably motivated personnel who are am- bitious, determined, and not afraid of a challenge. Air Traffic Controllers are trained to perform a highly rewarding and fulfilling job with skill and precision, and to the highest professional standard. The 37th ATC Course is scheduled to commence in October 2015, and we are looking for applicants (recommended or not) of Pte 3* and Cpl rank (or AC and NS equivalent). Please check out the ATC IKON page, and your unit ROs, for updates regarding the upcoming ATC training course.

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