MikeATC Retired FAA, NATCA Member Nashville TN

I don't have a .65 on me but if there is "Back Taxi" phraselogy or procedures it would be contained within Chapter 3. Don't forget that the FAA is going ICAO so back taxi will soon change to "Back Track".

I've used, Runway xx back taxi into position and hold, or back taxi and let me know when you are turned around and ready, back taxi when ready cleared for takeoff.

It is very important since you are dealing with limited space due to your up coming closures (taxiways) that you ensure that the pilot will be ready to take off prior to letting them back taxi. Trust me I've seen controllers caught with their pants down, when a pilot back taxied and then wasn't ready.

Where I'm at now, we don't have any taxiways to the runway, so if a fixed wing wants to depart Runway 9, they must back taxi the full length, needless to say this can become entertaining.