Virtual Operators
This certifies that United States Armed Forces Virtual has met the requirements of the Positive Control Network's Virtual Operator policies and standards prescribed for the issuance of this certificate and is hereby authorized to operate as an affiliated Positive Control Network Virtual Operator and conduct operations in accordance with the policies and standards prescribed and the terms, conditions, and limitations contained in the approved operations specifications.
This certificate is not transferable and, unless sooner surrendered, suspended, or revoked, shall continue in effect indefinitely.
The type of certification is: Military
These operations specifications are issued to the United States Armed Force Virtual, whose principal base of operation is located at:
The holder of these operations specifications is the holder of Operating Certificate Number USAFV001 and shall hereafter be referred to as the certificate holder.
In addition to the Positive Control Network's policies and standards, the certificate holder shall operate under the United States of America Title 32 and 48 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) issued and maintained by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The certificate holder's operations are restricted to the scope of the following military authorities:
- United States Army
- United States Navy
- United States Air Force
- United States Marines
- United States Coast Guard
The certificate holder shall conduct these kinds of operations in accordance with the specific authorizations, limitations, and procedures in these operations specifications and all appropriate Parts of the CFR.
The certificate holder shall only conduct the above operations in airspace controlled by the United States DoD.
M001 EXEMPTION: The certificate holder may conduct operations in airspace not controlled by the United States DoD with specific authorization. For those POSCON Divisions listed under the "Active Divisions" list, authorization must be obtained from the acting Division Manager or his/her designee. If routine operations are planned within this airspace, then a LOA must be established. (Expires: Never)
M001 DEVIATION: Operations that simulate past/present-day real-world hostile engagements must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the POSCON President. (Expires: Never)
The certificate holder is authorized to conduct operations using the following ICAO airline code(s) and radio telephony:
A - "Air Force"
E - "Evac"
VV - "Navy"
RCH - "Reach"
R - "Army"
VM - "Marine"
G - "Air Guard"
C - "Coast Guard"
In addition to above radio telephony, the certificate holder is authorized to use "tactical" callsigns listed in the Positive Control Network's "Restricted Callsigns" database.
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M001 Issuance and Applicability [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/20/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: 02/14/2022 DATE: 2022.02.14 23:38Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.12.22 22:17Z |
Unless otherwise defined in these operations specifications, all words, phrases, definitions, and abbreviations have identical meanings to those used in Title 32 and 48 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Title 49 United States Code as cited in Public Law 103-272, as amended. Additionally, the definitions listed below are applicable to operations conducted in accordance with these operations specifications.
This certificate holder has listed no additional terms.
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M002 Definitions and Abbreviations [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/14/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: N/A DATE: 2022.02.14 23:15Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.02.14 23:15Z |
The certificate holder is authorized to use any make, model, and series (M/M/S) of airplanes/aircraft within the arsenal of the military authorities identified in M001. The make, model, and series selected must correlate to an approved ICAO aircraft code contained within the Positive Control Network's ICAO Data - Aircraft database.
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M003 Airplane/Aircraft Authorization [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/18/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: N/A DATE: 2022.02.18 11:34Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.02.18 11:35Z |
The certificate holder is authorized to apply for and receive exemptions and deviations to POSCON policies, aviation regulations, and these operation specifications in accordance with the procedures outlined.
In order for the certificate holder to conduct operations under the provisions of any exemption or deviation, the exemption or deviation must be listed in the respective operation specification. Exemptions and deviations should be annotated within the body of the respective operation specification. Exemptions/deviations should contain:
- Ops Spec
- The word "EXEMPTION" or "DEVIATION" as appropriate.
- A brief description of the exemption/deviation and any conditions or limitations
- A reference to the rule, regulation, policy for which the emption or deviation applies
- Expiration date, if applicable
Example:
M006 DEVIATION: The CEO is authorized to also hold the Chief Pilot position. (Expires: Never)
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M005 Exemptions and Deviations [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/18/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: 02/18/2022 DATE: 2022.02.18 12:09Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.12.18 12:09Z |
The certificate holder uses the following named personnel in the POSCON Virtual Military Operator management positions:
Director of Operations:
Sean Peterson
Virtual Secretary of Defense
[email protected]
Chief Pilot:
Jason Norment & Brett Knuth
vJoint Chiefs of Staff
[email protected]
Director of Training:
Todd Ruth
vLieutenant General
[email protected]
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M006 Management Personnel [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/18/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: 02/18/2022 DATE: 2022.02.18 14:53Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.12.18 14:53Z |
A. The following persons will act as Points of Contact between POSCON and the certificate holder:
Sean Peterson
Virtual Secretary of Defense
B. Primary POC is designated in accordance with subparagraph A.
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M007 Other Designated Persons [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/18/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: 02/18/2022 DATE: 2022.02.18 15:11Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.12.18 15:11Z |
The certificate holder's training program meets the standards of POSCON and is authorized per this operation specification.
The training program can be found at:
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1. Issued by the Positive Control Network, Operations Department.
2. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Director of Operations.
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Digitally signed by Mathieu Laflamme, Director of Operations [1] SUPPORT INFO: Submission Package Ops Spec M034 Authorized Military Training Program [2] EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/18/2022 [3] AMENDMENT #: 02/18/2022 DATE: 2022.02.18 15:41Z |
3. I herby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph.
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Digitally signed by Sean Peterson, Virtual Secretary of Defense [1] SUPPORT INFO: N/A DATE: 2022.12.18 15:41Z |