SE-4,16DEC2010to13JAN2011 SE-4,16DEC2010to13JAN2011 Figure 10-2 .  Departure procedure (DP). the clearance, whom to contact next, and to “resume own  navigation.” Departure control provides vectors to either a navigation  facility, or an en route position appropriate to the departure  clearance, or transfer to another controller with further radar  surveillance capabilities.  [Figure 10-2] A radar controlled departure does not relieve the pilot of  responsibilities as pilot-in-command. Be prepared before  takeoff to conduct navigation according to the ATC clearance  with navigation receivers checked and properly tuned. While  under radar control, monitor instruments to ensure continuous  orientation to the route specified in the clearance and record  the time over designated checkpoints. 10-6