FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

ATC SECURITY SERVICES

Definition

ATC SECURITY SERVICES

Communications and security tracking provided by an ATC facility in support of the DHS, the DoD, or other Federal security elements in the interest of national security. Such security services are only applicable within designated areas. ATC security services do not include ATC basic radar services or flight following.

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

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