As was said before when this was first brought up, the pilot says "airprox" the controller is suspended pending investigation, regardless of whether or not separation was compromised. End of story.
We (ATCOs) have a separate report form for TCAS reports that avoids use of the "A" word and so keeps us in our seats talking to you not filling out report forms waiting for the all clear from licensing.
Please think carefully. Was the safety of my aircraft endangered by the proximity of another? An RA can be triggered by high rates of climb/descent when the two aircraft concerned are approaching each other vertically, cleared to safe levels. Unless there is a level bust (a mandatory report required) then an airprox cannot occur in this case.
So, if you receive an RA and respond to it, do not say airprox unless it is an airprox. Tell us you are responding to an RA, we'll sort out the traffic as required, you fill out what forms you require, we'll fill out ours and everyone goes home happy.
Thanks
[This message has been edited by cossack (edited 09 October 2000).]