OBSERVER (procedures)

1.11 Observer Procedures

1.11.1 Job Description

An Observer in Mission Control is tasked with observing the operations of Mission Control with regard to the following of protocol.

Observer is not a mission critical position.

1.11.2 Appointment

Observers are appointed by the active Flight Director in accordance with FLIGHT Procedures. Observers should only be appointed if there is a surplus of staffers in Mission Control.

1.11.3 Equipment

Observers are not assigned any computer station.

Observers should be given a hard-copy of all procedures. This copy must be turned in to the Flight Director on conclusion of an Observer's shift.

All observations should be taken in a notebook assigned to observations for that mission at the start of the mission. This notebook must be turned in to the Flight Director upon the conclusion of an Observer's shift.

1.11.4 Actions

• If a situation arises for which a procedure does not exist, the Observer should make a note of the situation, so that procedures can be developed.
• If a Mission Controller is in violation of protocols, the Observer should inform that mission controller, or if this is a repeat offense, inform FLIGHT
• Answer all protocol questions posed by Mission Controllers, and advise FLIGHT.