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1C171 Air Traffic Control Craftsman Overview

Who It's For

The 1C171 Air Traffic Control Craftsman SKT is for ATC Staff Sergeants testing for promotion to Technical Sergeant. The Craftsman SKT goes well beyond journeyman fundamentals — you're now overseeing radar operations during exercises, mentoring journeymen on certification under AFI 13-204, coordinating host-nation Letters of Procedure, supervising TSN training and standardization, delivering CRM training, evaluating controller performance, and managing LOAs across agencies.

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Craftsman-level testing rewards depth on programs you may have only operated at the line level: training program oversight, host-nation coordination, LOA management, certification administration, and the safety-program supervision that comes with E-6.

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Ten questions drawn from the 1C171 Air Traffic Control Craftsman practice exam. Tap any question to reveal the answer choices and source-linked explanation.

Q01 Radar Oversight · Multi-Aircraft

A craftsman is overseeing radar operations during a multi-aircraft exercise.

What is the primary responsibility in this role?

  • AMonitor weather
  • BEnsure separation and procedural compliance
  • CFile flight plans
  • DIssue maintenance orders
Explanation Ensuring separation and procedural compliance maintains safety and operational integrity.
Q02 Doctrine · AFI 13-204

A craftsman is mentoring a journeyman on certification procedures.

What document governs ATC certification and rating programs?

  • AAFI 13-204
  • BAFI 36-2903
  • CAFI 10-2501
  • DAFI 33-119
Explanation AFI 13-204 outlines certification, rating, and training standards for ATC personnel.
Q03 Host Nation · LOPs

A craftsman is coordinating with host nation agencies for joint airfield operations.

What must be completed before implementation?

  • AVerbal agreement
  • BFunctional review of LOPs
  • CEquipment inspection
  • DFlight schedule approval
Explanation A functional review of Letters of Procedure ensures compliance and operational clarity.
Q04 Training Program · TSN

A craftsman is updating the training program for new controllers.

What role supports standardization and evaluation?

  • ATSN
  • BCCTLR
  • CNSE
  • DAOF/CC
Explanation The TSN (Training and Standardization NCO) manages training and evaluation programs.
Q05 Shift Turnover · Briefing

A craftsman is preparing a turnover briefing for incoming shift leaders.

What information must be included?

  • APersonal feedback
  • BTraffic flow, equipment status, and weather updates
  • CUniform violations
  • DFitness scores
Explanation Operational updates ensure continuity and situational awareness for the next shift.
Q06 Trend Analysis · Safety Reports

A craftsman is reviewing radar logs for procedural errors.

What action should follow identification of a trend?

  • AIgnore unless repeated
  • BSubmit a safety report and initiate retraining
  • CNotify public affairs
  • DRequest equipment upgrade
Explanation Reporting and retraining address procedural gaps and prevent future incidents.
Q07 CRM · Crew Coordination

A craftsman is asked to explain CRM principles during a training session.

What concept is central to CRM?

  • AIndividual decision-making
  • BCrew coordination and communication
  • CPassive observation
  • DStrict hierarchy
Explanation CRM (Crew/Cockpit Resource Management) emphasizes teamwork and communication to enhance safety and performance. CRM was specifically developed to flatten rigid hierarchies and break down barriers to junior crew speaking up — making "strict hierarchy" the opposite of CRM principles, not part of them.
Q08 Performance Eval · Simulated Emergency

A craftsman is evaluating a controller's performance during a simulated emergency.

What factor is most critical?

  • ASpeed of response
  • BAdherence to procedures and clarity of communication
  • CPersonal confidence
  • DUniform appearance
Explanation Procedural adherence and clear communication are the core evaluation criteria during emergency simulations — controllers who follow established procedures and communicate clearly produce predictable, recoverable outcomes even when speed varies. Pure response speed without procedural discipline often introduces new errors, and confidence or uniform appearance are not measurable performance factors.
Q09 Airspace · LOAs

A craftsman is coordinating airspace usage with multiple agencies.

What tool supports this process?

  • ANOTAMs
  • BLOAs
  • CFlight manifests
  • DWeather briefings
Explanation Letters of Agreement (LOAs) define responsibilities and coordination between agencies.
Q10 Upgrade Eligibility · Training Records

A craftsman is reviewing a controller's training record for upgrade eligibility.

What must be verified?

  • ALeave history
  • BCertification dates and task completion
  • CFitness scores
  • DPersonal preferences
Explanation Certification and task completion confirm readiness for upgrade and continued qualification.

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