5-3-4. TERMINAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS IDENTIFICATION METHODS
TERMINAL
Consider an auto-acquired aircraft as identified when the data block is displayed and is visible to you, and one
of the following conditions exist:
The radar or beacon identification procedures have been used to confirm the identity of the tagged target.
The aircraft is being handed off using a NAS automated system and one of the following does not appear in the
data block: “CST,” “NAT,” “NT,” “AMB,” “OLD,” or “TRK.”
Use the data block to maintain target identity unless it is in a coast status or displaced from the appropriate
target.
A displaced data block must be updated at all times.
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