In a position relief, the verbal briefing is conducted by which person?

In a position relief, the verbal briefing is conducted by which person?

• A. The specialist being relieved
• B. The relieving specialist
• C. The supervisor
• D. The pilot in command

Answer: (A)

During a position relief, the verbal briefing is given by the controller who is leaving the position. The outgoing specialist has the most current, detailed knowledge of active clearances, traffic flow, ongoing tasks, and any unusual conditions or coordination with other units. Providing this information in a structured handover ensures the new controller can take over smoothly and safely without missing critical details. The incoming controller can then ask questions and confirm understanding. The supervisor and the pilot in command aren’t the ones responsible for this operational handover in the handoff scenario.

During a position relief, the verbal briefing is given by the controller who is leaving the position. The outgoing specialist has the most current, detailed knowledge of active clearances, traffic flow, ongoing tasks, and any unusual conditions or coordination with other units. Providing this information in a structured handover ensures the new controller can take over smoothly and safely without missing critical details. The incoming controller can then ask questions and confirm understanding. The supervisor and the pilot in command aren’t the ones responsible for this operational handover in the handoff scenario.