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representative Raytheon TCW components on final design of the Russ Bassett and Evans Slatwall consoles. Field Support Concurrent with each STARS software build, a Plain Language Document (PLD) is drafted to detail and clarify the build content, whether it be new functionality or fixes. Two deficiencies have been identified with the existing PLD; the "plainness" of the document itself and the distribution model of the PLD. NATCA engaged the TAMR PMO to address this issue and pursue another method to convey software changes to Air Traffic in a simple and meaningful way. Working with appropriate stakeholders, a new software training brief will be developed by Raytheon, approved by NATCA and other stakeholders, then distributed to the field. The brief will be presented in PowerPoint format with graphics and simplified bullet points. The first briefing for the R7 build (still in keysite) was just sent out in draft format, and a meeting to review the content is scheduled for Oct. 31. TAMR NATCA Training Submitted by Ross Costa (RSW) In late August, Mr. Costa traveled to Monroe, La. (MLU) for IOC on STARS. Then in September, he traveled to Waterloo, Iowa (ALO) and Tri-Cities, Tenn. (TRI), for their transitions to STARS. While on site, Costa ensured that the facility was comfortable with the new equipment, ensured that the adaptation was working appropriately, and ensured that the transition plans were followed. Later, Costa traveled to Washington, D.C. for a quarterly A114 TAMR meeting. At the meeting several topics were discussed, including an overview of the IOC schedule, training topics, lessons learned, and STARS moving forward. Additionally, Costa traveled to Raytheon to review a prototype CDR replay tool for AT Coach. This product will allow for STARS to capture data and replay it for training uses or scenario development. We discussed challenges, how it can be used and what improvements are needed to ensure proper deployment. TAMR Deployment and Common Terminal Digitizer (CTD) Update Submitted by Jim VanZee (GRR) As TAMR rolls into the last full fiscal year of STARS deployment NAS-wide, we can look back and be very proud of the accomplishments achieved to date. Our strong collaborative approach has been a primary driving force in making this possible. All but 13 terminal facilities in the country have been upgraded to STARS automation. Software functionality and reliability continues to be enhanced, evaluated, and upgraded throughout the country. Hardware upgrades that provide better quality displays are being installed. All of that, while also setting the bar for one of the most on-time and on-budget projects in the history of the NAS. These successes are a direct reflection of the benefits of a truly collaborative work environment between Labor and Management to find solutions to obstacles and consistency in messaging – frequently on a daily basis and in time critical situations. Two sites (TRI and GSP) were successfully transitioned to STARS in October. Three of the remaining 13 ARTS IIE sites (ELM, ERI, and FLO) are scheduled to transition to STARS prior to

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