CLIMB RATES (USAF)
(1)
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLIMB RATES - Information which is published on Departure Procedures (e.g., SIDs) and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), for the purpose of advising Air Traffic Control of the average climb rate to achieve a Minimum Crossing Altitude.

(2)
MINIMUM CLIMB RATES - Information which is published on Departure Procedures (e.g., SIDs) and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), for the purpose of advising Air Traffic Control of the minimum climb rate to achieve the Required Obstacle Clearance (ROC).

CLIMB TO VFR - ATC authorization for an aircraft to climb to VFR conditions within Class B, C, D, and E surface areas when the only weather limitation is restricted visibility. The aircraft must remain clear of clouds while climbing to VFR. (See Special VFR)
CLOSE PARALLELS - Two parallel runways whose extended centerlines are separated by at least 3,400 feet, but less than 4,300 feet, having a Precision Runway Monitoring (PRM) system that permits simultaneous independent ILS approaches.