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| Term: |
OFF-ROUTE VECTOR |
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| Meaning: | A vector by ATC which takes an aircraft off a previously assigned route. Altitudes assigned by ATC during such vectors provide required obstacle clearance. |
| Previous Term: | OFF-ROUTE OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE ALTITUDE (OROCA) |
| Next Term: | OFFSET PARALLEL RUNWAYS |