The virgule (/) is used in the NOTAM text to ___?

• A. Indicate the word 'or'
• B. Indicate a pause
• C. Separate similar alternatives
• D. Indicate the word 'until'

Answer: (C)

In NOTAM text, a virgule (slash) serves to separate similar alternatives within a single field, showing that more than one item shares the same condition or status. This helps pilots quickly see that the listed items are affected in the same way. For example, if a NOTAM says a runway is closed as RWY 12/30, the slash indicates that both Runway 12 and Runway 30 are affected by the closure. It’s not used to indicate a pause, nor to spell out the words “or” or “until.” So the slash’s role is to group related items that share the same notice.