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The problem with runway incursions has been a major topic and problem for a number of years. I offer the following as a possible area that might prevent an incursion or two. Army military controllers had been taught to say 'taxi to runway xx; hold short and advise tower when ready.' while this was not much of a problem with all helicopter traffic; it still produced some close calls. My main concern is the army pilot who finds him/herself at a civilian airport and receives a clearance to 'taxi to' but no hold instructions. The military in general and the army particularly like to do things their way. During pilot/controller briefings; I sponsored the only pilots I could find who understood far 91.129 and were either already licensed or were studying for their FAA license. These briefings included over 200 pilots. The original 7110.65 was written so that all stateside controllers; military; FAA and contractors; would use the same procedures and phraseology. I suggest that it is time for the FAA to enforce the rules and require the military to adhere to the 7110.75.

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Title: Retired Tower Controller voiced concern regarding military helicopter taxi operations that allegedly counter FAA procedures; suggesting improved FAA enforcement.

Narrative: The problem with runway incursions has been a major topic and problem for a number of years. I offer the following as a possible area that might prevent an incursion or two. Army military Controllers had been taught to say 'taxi to Runway XX; hold short and advise Tower when ready.' While this was not much of a problem with all helicopter traffic; it still produced some close calls. My main concern is the Army pilot who finds him/herself at a civilian airport and receives a clearance to 'Taxi to' but no hold instructions. The military in general and the Army particularly like to do things their way. During pilot/Controller briefings; I sponsored the only pilots I could find who understood FAR 91.129 and were either already licensed or were studying for their FAA license. These briefings included over 200 pilots. The original 7110.65 was written so that all stateside Controllers; military; FAA and contractors; would use the same procedures and phraseology. I suggest that it is time for the FAA to enforce the rules and require the military to adhere to the 7110.75.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.