Who conducts the verbal briefing?

• A. The supervisor
• B. The relieving specialist
• C. The specialist being relieved
• D. Both the supervisor and the relieving specialist

Answer: (B)

Verbal handover is the process of passing on all essential operational details at shift change so the new controller starts with an accurate, up-to-date picture. The person taking over—the relieving specialist—conducts this briefing. They summarize current traffic levels, active clearances, any exceptions or ongoing issues, equipment status, weather and NOTAMs, and tasks that require follow-up. By delivering the briefing themselves, they ensure the incoming shift receives a complete, unambiguous update and can assume responsibility smoothly. The supervisor’s role is to oversee safety and ensure procedures are followed, not to lead the handover, and the specialist being relieved is the source of information but typically does not lead the formal briefing to the incoming controller. In practice, both may participate, but the relieving specialist leads the verbal briefing to establish continuity.