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07.7 Multi-Conflict Management

Training Objective

To manage multiple simultaneous conflicts within a sector.


Key Knowledge

  • Prioritisation
  • Conflict interaction
  • Workload management

Operational Application

Controllers shall:

  • Prioritise conflicts based on risk
  • Avoid resolving one conflict at the expense of another
  • Maintain overall situational awareness

1. Overview

Multiple conflicts may occur simultaneously in high-density sectors.


2. Core Content

2.1 Prioritisation

  • Highest risk conflicts addressed first

2.2 Interaction

  • One resolution may create another conflict

3. Procedures

3.1 Management

  • Controllers shall consider the entire traffic picture

4. Standards

  • All conflicts shall be resolved without loss of separation

5. Notes

  • Tunnel vision is a major risk in multi-conflict scenarios