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TAMR Training Update Submitted by Chris Falcone (MDT) Recently NATCA TAMR started dialog with Raytheon and the TAMR PO dealing with the S8 04 transition of ERI into BUF. Creating a plan to properly train the controllers that will transfer to BUF from ERI. Prepping to create a new scenario generation tool (SPOT), which is used in the Centers throughout the country. Mapping out the remaining SEG 2 facilities in regard s to delivering their STARS ELITE training briefings. I look forward to taking on the challenges of this new assignment to represent all of my brothers and sisters with the grace and respect that my friend Bill Spence has for the past several years. TAMR Operational Support Facility Update Submitted by Scott Kendrick (North Texas OSF) • Preliminary mitigation software/adaptation for JCF versus software changes testing • S6R7D3 DRB Telecom and TSAS Adaptation Work Group TSAS Attended the TSAS Ops meeting a t PHX, which is currently the first site on the waterfall for the program. Additional telecoms weekly to address how this new capability will be deployed to the terminal approach controls. • Capturing and understanding the OSF/local site needs regardi ng maintenance and security of TBFM - in - a - box . • STARS is under configuration management and that TBFM - in - a - box cannot be connected unless it's approved by security. The Architecture Review Board (ARB) Test NCP approval is key to enabling OSF, TSLE , and the Tech Center to use TBFM - in - a - Box. A security authorization and formal NCP is needed from the ARB for the summer of 2018. A MOA is now in the drafting phase. System Technical Reports Working Group (STRWG ) - Stakeholders are reviewing requested change s to STAR software. Attended the TAMR Look Ahead, PTRWG, TSLE, TAMR TAGUP, TAMR SBS , and additional TSAS (3 or 4 a week) AWG/ TSLE/Integration Test telecoms. Supported SEA R4 B riefing. STARS Strategic Planning Meeting : Coordinate and get feedback on integrated hardware and software planning among TAMR stakeholders, identify risks to the hardware and softwa re plan , and propose risk mitigation solutions with the stakeholder s ' input.