07.5 Strategic vs Tactical
Training Objective
To distinguish between strategic and tactical conflict management.
Key Knowledge
- Planning vs immediate action
- Traffic flow integration
Operational Application
Controllers shall:
- Use strategic planning to prevent conflicts
- Apply tactical action when required
1. Overview
Conflict management occurs at two levels: strategic and tactical.
2. Core Content
2.1 Strategic Control
- Planning ahead (10–20 minutes)
- Reduces future conflicts
2.2 Tactical Control
- Immediate intervention
- Resolves active conflicts
3. Procedures
3.1 Application
- Strategic control preferred where possible
- Tactical control used when required
4. Standards
- Controllers shall not rely solely on tactical intervention
5. Notes
- Excessive tactical control increases workload