BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 15-128 SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE 7 FEBRUARY 2011 Supplement 17 DECEMBER 2012

Weather AIR FORCE WEATHER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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OPR: HQ USAF/A3O-WP Certified by: HQ USAF/A3O-W (SES Fred P. Lewis) Supersedes: AFI 15-128, 26 July 2004 Pages: 66 (ACC) OPR: HQ ACC/A3WO Certified by: HQ ACC/A3W (Col Michael J. Dwyer) Supersedes: AFI15-128_ACCSUP, 9 Pages:19 March 2005

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 15-1, Air Force Weather Operations. This instruction applies to all organizations in the US Air Force (USAF) with weather forces assigned, to include Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), (ANG) and government-contracted weather operations if stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS). This instruction defines the mission, organization, roles and responsibilities of Air Force Weather (AFW) organizations. Major commands (MAJCOMs), field operating agencies (FOAs) and direct reporting units (DRUs), send one copy of supplements to HQ USAF/A3O-W, 1490 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1490 for coordination. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the AF IMT 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF IMT 847s from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. MAJCOMs, FOAs, and DRUs send one copy of implementing instructions to AF/A3O-WP, 1490 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1490 for review and coordination. 2 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. This publication applies to AFRC units and to the ANG.

(ACC) This supplement provides Air Combat Command (ACC)-specific weather functional area guidance for implementing Air Force Instruction (AFI) 15-128, Air Force Weather Roles and Responsibilities. It applies to ACC and ACC-gained weather organizations, including the Air National Guard (ANG) and government-contracted weather operations if stated in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement. It does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units and personnel. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command to the HQ ACC Weather Operations, Plans, and Programs Branch (ACC/A3WO), 205 Dodd Boulevard, Suite 101; Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665-2773. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. See Attachment 1 for a glossary of references and supporting information.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

(ACC) This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include: deletion of non-doctrinal terms such as “combat weather team” to align with Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 3-59, Weather Operations doctrinal terminology; revisions to HQ ACC Weather Operations Division (HQ ACC/A3W) and aligned HQ ACC operating location (OL) functional area roles and responsibilities for management of ACC weather operations, training, and equipment to align with recent changes to applicable new and/or revised AFIs, program action directives, plans, programs; Army Regulation 115-10/AF Instruction 15-157 (IP), Weather Support for the U.S. Army (AR 115-10/AFI 15-157 (IP)); and Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) AF Specialty Code (AFSC) 1W0XX, Weather. Additionally, it establishes weather functional area staff responsibilities for the HQ 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (HQ 93 AGOW) weather staff and revises 3d Weather Squadron (3 WS) and 18th Weather Squadron (18 WS) and Army Service Component Command (ASCC) staff weather (SWO) responsibilities for Army Central (USARCENT), United States Army South (USARSO) and United States Army North (USARNORTH). Other changes include identifying ACC Battlefield Weather (BW) squadron roles and responsibilities for training, readiness, plans, and assessment; and establishing ACC BW squadron responsibilities for assisting ACC-gained ANG weather flights (WF) with establishing and maintaining unit Self-Assessment Programs; and ACC and ACC-gained weather organization responsibilities for providing and/or arranging weather support to rotational Army AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 3 unit combat training exercises conducted at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Ft Polk, LA and the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA.

Chapter 1—MISSION 5 1.1. Mission...... 5

Chapter 2—ORGANIZATION 7 2.1. Weather Functional Staff Organizations...... 7 Figure 2.1. Air Force Relationships for DoD ASNE MSEA Functions ...... 8 2.2. Operational Organization...... 14

Chapter 3—AIR FORCE WEATHER AGENCY 16 3.1. AFWA...... 16 3.2. 1st Weather Group (1 WXG)...... 18 3.3. 2d Weather Group (2 WXG)...... 18

Chapter 4—WEATHER SQUADRONS 22 4.1. Operational Weather Squadrons...... 22 Table 4.1. Established Sites...... 31 4.2. Expeditionary Weather Squadrons (EWXS)...... 26 4.3. Weather Squadrons supporting Space Launch, Missile, and Test Operations...... 26 4.4. Weather Squadrons Supporting Army Operations...... 26 Table 4.1. (Added) Alignment of ACC BW Squadrons with ACC Gained ANG WFs for Assistance with Unit Self-Assessment Programs...... 31 4.5. Weather Squadrons Supporting SOF...... 32 4.6. All Weather Squadrons...... 32

Chapter 5—WEATHER SPECIALTY TEAMS 34 5.1. Weather Specialty Teams (WST)...... 34 5.2. WSTs supporting Air and Space Operations Centers (AOC) ...... 34 5.3. The 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) Weather Operations Directorate [618 AOC (TACC)/XOW]...... 34 5.4. HQ ACC Air Operations Squadron Weather Flight (HQ ACC AOS/AOSW)...... 35 5.5. Air Force Operations Group (AFOG) Weather Division (AF/A3O-AOW)...... 35 5.6. Contingency Response Group (CRG)...... 36 5.7. Responsibilities applicable to all WSTs...... 36

Chapter 6—WEATHER FLIGHTS, DETACHMENTS AND OPERATING LOCATIONS 37 4 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

6.1. Weather Flights (WF)...... 37 6.2. General...... 37 6.2. (ACC) ACC weather squadrons, flights, detachments, and operating locations will: ...... 37 6.3. WF Commander/WF Chief and NCOIC...... 44 6.3. (ACC) ACC weather squadrons, flights, detachments, and operating locations will: ...... 44 6.4. Staff Integration Function...... 46 6.5. Mission Integration Function...... 47 6.6. Airfield Support Function...... 49 6.7. Adopted Forms: ...... 50

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 51

Attachment 1—(ACC) GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 62

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Chapter 1

MISSION

Note: The acronym “AFW” is used as a convenience term throughout this document. It refers to the AF’s weather functional community that supports national, Joint, AF, and Army operations. It is inclusive of all forces, units, and specialties that are involved in conducting weather operations and providing weather services. It does not imply any organizational or unit alignment, nor an Air Force specialty (AFS) alignment. Specific organizations, specialties, and units will be cited when critical to understanding and technical accuracy within this document. 1.1. Mission. AFW forces, as part of the joint team, deliver accurate, consistent, relevant and timely environmental information, products and services, anywhere in the world. Executing their core competencies to collect, analyze, predict, tailor, and proactively integrate environmental threat information into commanders’ decision cycles [i.e., Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB), operational risk management (ORM) processes, Common Operating Picture (COP)] and C4ISR systems, AFW forces enable commanders at all levels to anticipate, mitigate the impact of, and exploit the weather; optimizing air, space, cyberspace, and ground operations to the advantage of allied objectives and the detriment of the adversary. 1.1.1. Characterization. Characterization encompasses the “collect, analyze and predict” weather core competencies. Characterization depends on the ability to collect accurate data, to effectively, correctly analyze that data, and to use the results to produce a coherent picture of the present and future state of the air and space environment. 1.1.2. Exploitation. Exploitation is the ability to minimize the impact of environmental threats to friendly forces while simultaneously capitalizing on environmental conditions that maximize the operational advantage over enemy forces. AFW enables decision makers to plan and execute weather-optimized courses of action through timely injection of mission-tailored environmental threat information at every decision point in the mission planning and execution process. 1.1.2.1. Tailoring. Tailoring is the extraction of data that is pertinent to a specific mission profile from the overall characterization of the air and space environment. This information can be spatial, temporal or both, but will always focus on the mission profile and the associated mission-limiting weather thresholds. Tailoring does not mean changing the characterization of the air and space environment. Weather organizations charged with tailoring and exploitation will use the characterized data provided to them. 1.1.2.2. Integration. Integration is the ability to inject the right information at the right time every time. The foundation of exploitation, integration is built upon two tenets: knowledge and relationships. 1.1.2.2.1. Knowledge. Missions are affected by a wide variety of environmental threats, requiring operational commanders and mission planners to understand the threats most likely to impair their mission’s effectiveness. AFW leaders must identify and understand specific impacts of the environment on those missions, 6 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

translate those impacts into the mission-language of their supported warfighters for action, and impart this expertise to their subordinate weather personnel through enduring training, processes, and procedures. It is crucial to understand not only the capabilities and sensitivities of mission platforms, equipment and systems but also mission processes (e.g., mission analysis, planning, course of action (COA) development/comparison/ selection, and execution) and the points where weather processes must intersect or work in parallel with these mission processes. For example, when supporting the Army, one needs to be intimately involved in the MDMP process, and know key decision points that will influence the process and optimize the outcome. It is the responsibility of AFW leaders and their subordinates to actively seek this knowledge using every available resource, starting with their supported warfighters. 1.1.2.2.2. Relationships. AFW leaders must be proactively involved with their supported organizations, building trust through the skillful application of weather and mission-based expertise to maintain commanders’ environmental awareness, optimize mission planning, and achieve mission success. To be effective, these relationships must be established and actively maintained with the supported organizations’ key operational decision makers, operators, intelligence specialists, tactical-level mission planners, schedulers, and weapons and tactics experts. Once established, AFW personnel will be able to quickly adapt to process and/or mission changes. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 7

Chapter 2

ORGANIZATION

2.1. Weather Functional Staff Organizations. 2.1.1. Headquarters, , Director of Weather (AF/A3O- W). AF/A3O-W organizes and functionally manages weather services and support for the Air Force and Army. The AF/A3O-W staff oversees organizing, training and equipping weather organizations AF-wide. This includes the following functions that are applicable across the scope of AFW operations: 2.1.1.1. Develops doctrine, policy, standards and requirements for weather support to the AF, Army, designated unified commands, national programs, and emergency response operations. 2.1.1.2. Interfaces with Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) concerning weather support provided by Battlefield Weather (BW) Airmen to Army forces IAW AR 115-10/AFI 15-157(IP), Weather Support to the U.S. Army. Coordinates with HQDA, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Intelligence (G-2) on Army weather doctrine, policy, standards and requirements as well as Army installation and aviation/airfield support resources, programs, and priorities. 2.1.1.3. Evaluates effectiveness of weather forces by maintaining oversight of AFW’s most critical operational processes through the AFW Standardization and Evaluation Program for Weather Operations (SEPWO) and other AF evaluations and inspection programs. 2.1.1.4. Acts as functional manager for the enlisted, officer, and civilian weather career fields. 2.1.1.5. Plans, programs, and budgets for AF resources. 2.1.1.6. Develops and implements mid and long-range plans for the organization, equipment, manpower, and technology necessary to meet future AF and Army weather requirements. Acts as advocate for AF and Army weather requirements. 2.1.1.7. Advocates and oversees fielding of standardized AF weather equipment. 2.1.1.8. Advises MAJCOM functional managers regarding career field, manpower, personnel utilization, training, operations policy and procedures, and technology acquisition issues. 2.1.1.9. Directs the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA) FOA. 2.1.1.10. AF/A3O-W is delegated the function of Air and Space Natural Environment (ASNE) Modeling and Simulation Executive Agent (MSEA) for the Department of Defense (DoD). An MSEA is the DoD component given responsibility across the department for a specific Modeling and Simulation (M&S) area. The AF is responsible to the Under Secretary of Defense (USD) for Acquisition Technology and Logistics (AT&L) for all designated ASNE MSEA responsibilities. The AF is also obligated to 8 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

establish a budget to carry out those designated tasks and responsibilities inherent to being an MSEA. 2.1.1.10.1. IAW AFPD 16-10, Modeling and Simulation, AFPD 15-1, Air Force Weather Operations, DoD 5000.59, DoD Modeling and Simulation Management and DoD 5000.59-P, Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Master Plan, the Air Force acts on behalf of USD (AT&L) to coordinate all aspects of DoD M&S related to the representations of the ASNE. These areas include management, planning, programming, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on all aspects of DoD M&S within the ASNE domain. Some tasks include the shaping of DoD M&S policy for ASNE; assessing M&S requirements, environmental capabilities, and resulting gaps; establishing ASNE-Terrain-Ocean processes with the other designated Environmental MSEAs (Navy and NGA); promulgating ASNE M&S standards; championing and leveraging required technology development; collaborating with government, industry, and academia for operational support as well as research and development; and developing, testing, validating, and transitioning capabilities relevant to M&S. For the Air Force to execute the responsibilities described above, it implements the following organizational structure and roles:

Figure 2.1. Air Force Relationships for DoD ASNE MSEA Functions

2.1.1.10.2. ASNE MSEA: The Director of Weather (AF/A3O-W) has been delegated by the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) to execute its DoD ASNE MSEA responsibilities and functions. 2.1.1.10.3. Deputy ASNE MSEA: The Directorate of Weather, Integration, Plans, and Requirements Division (AF/A3O-WX) oversees fiscal year development plans, shapes policy, coordinates requirements across the AF, and serves on the AF M&S Council of Colonels. 2.1.1.10.4. ASNE MSEA Office: The AF established this office as the focal point for DoD communities with M&S based activities, and government and industry AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 9

atmosphere and space-weather resource providers who can provide tools, data, or services for such activities. AF/A3O-W designated a staff officer to lead and manage M&S program activities. Additionally, the M&S office has four liaison officers, one on the Air Staff, one in the M&S Coordination Office, one at Joint Forces Command, and one in Orlando, Florida. 2.1.1.10.5. ASNE MSEA Budget Office: The AF Modeling and Simulation Policy Division (SAF/A6WM) manages the program element which funds required Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Research and Development (R&D) of DoD ASNE MSEA activities. 2.1.1.10.6. ASNE MSEA Champion: AF Warfighter Sytems Integration (SAF/A6W) serves as the primary ASNE MSEA champion on the DoD M&S Steering Committee, a DoD Flag-Level governance structure. 2.1.1.11. Participates on the Joint Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Board with AF/A3O-W acting as Executive Committee member, Deputy AF/A3O-W as Steering Group member, and Directorate of Weather, Policy and Exploitation Division (AF/A3O-WP) as Operations Effect Working Group co-Chair and Steering Group co- Secretariat. 2.1.2. MAJCOM weather staffs. MAJCOM weather staffs will: 2.1.2.1. Provide weather functional area management (FAM) to organize, train, equip, and sustain weather forces as well as manage AEF deployment taskings for weather resources within its MAJCOM. 2.1.2.1. (ACC) HQ ACC/A3W will: 2.1.2.1.1. (Added-ACC) Coordinate ACC and Combat Air Forces (CAF) Battlefield Weather (BW) training requirements and obtain/manage formal training quotas on behalf of the CAF IAW AFI 15-127, Air Force Weather Training, CFETP AFSC 1W0XX, and other applicable Air Force guidance. 2.1.2.1.2. (Added-ACC) Manage administration of the BW Mission Qualification Training (MQT) course IAW training requirements identified in AFI 15-127 and CFETP AFSC 1W0XX until such time that BWMQT becomes an official AF training course. 2.1.2.1.3. (Added-ACC) Coordinate pre-deployment training requirements (e.g., Deployment Weather Systems Training, Evasion, Conduct-After- Capture) training requirements IAW applicable AF and ACC directives. 2.1.2.1.4. (Added-ACC) Manage ACC training quotas for Air Education and Training Command supplemental weather courses. 2.1.2.1.5. (Added-ACC) Posture and code ACC weather forces and coordinate sourcing of AF weather forces with the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). Posturing, coding and sourcing of BW forces will be coordinated with BW squadrons to maximize habitual alignment. 10 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

2.1.2.1.6. (Added-ACC) Coordinate sourcing of ACC enlisted weather personnel assignments for funded permanent change of station (PCS) mission requirements with HQ ACC Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services. 2.1.2.1.7. (Added-ACC) Coordinate sourcing of ACC officer weather personnel assignments for O-5 and below for funded PCS mission requirements with the AFPC. 2.1.2.1.8. (Added-ACC) Execute AF policy and weather functional direction for Expeditionary Combat Support as delegated in support of Global Force Management policy IAW HQ USAF Program Action Directive (PAD) 07-13, Implementation of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Direction to Transform and Consolidate Headquarters Management Function and AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution. 2.1.2.1.9. (Added-ACC) Develop and maintain conventional AF and BW support unit type codes IAW HQ USAF PAD 06-05, Implementation of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Direction for Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC), and Battlefield Weather (BW) Integration with the Modular Army. 2.1.2.1.10. (Added-ACC) Perform Global Force Management duties for conventional AF weather forces IAW AF PAD 07-13 and AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution. 2.1.2.1.11. (Added-ACC) Provide weather FAM support to the HQ ACC Crisis Action Team (CAT) IAW AFI 10-255, Availability of Key HQ AF Personnel and Major Command Commanders and ACCI 10-208, Continuity of Operations Program. 2.1.2.1.12. (Added-ACC) Establish and update designed operational capability statements for ACC and ACC-gained Air Reserve Component weather organizations IAW AFI 10-201, Status of Resources and Training. 2.1.2.1.13. (Added-ACC) Track the readiness of ACC weather organizations IAW AFI 10-201 and AFI 10-244, Reporting Status of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces. 2.1.2.1.14. (Added-ACC) Coordinate the status, disposition, fielding, testing, upgrading, and repair of tactical weather equipment allocated to ACC weather organizations IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and AFI 10-301, Responsibilities of Air Reserve Component (ARC) Forces. 2.1.2.1.15. (Added-ACC) Coordinate the status, disposition, fielding, testing, upgrading, and repair of fixed weather equipment at ACC and Army CONUS installations/ranges IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and the Memorandum of Agreement among the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, and Department of Transportation for Interagency Operation of the Weather Surveillance Radar-1988, Doppler (WSR-88D). 2.1.2.1.16. (Added-ACC) Identify, validate, document, and prioritize current and future requirements for weather systems integration into AF mission planning systems and conduct capabilities-based planning and weather functional analysis IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and AFI 15-182, Weather Enterprise Capability Management. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 11

2.1.2.1.17. (Added-ACC) Ensure ACC-gained weather individual mobilization augmentees are trained to assume their mobilization tasks and responsibilities and provided with administrative, logistic, and management support IAW AFI 10-301. 2.1.2.1.18. (Added-ACC) In coordination with ANG Weather, identify new or changed missions for ACC-gained weather forces. 2.1.2.1.19. (Added-ACC) Manage and oversee the Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) man-day program for ACC-gained weather ANG and AFRC units and personnel IAW AFI 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-Day Program, to include: 2.1.2.1.19.1. (Added-ACC) Soliciting unit requests, prioritizing requirements using HQ Air Force Annual Planning & Programming Guidance and ACC/A3W’s stratification criteria, and forwarding annual requirement packages to the HQ ACC Directorate of Operations (ACC/A3) for approval. 2.1.2.1.19.2. (Added-ACC) Advising and coordinating with the HQ ACC Manpower Readiness Branch (ACC/A1RR) with respect to ACC weather functional requirements for MPA man-days. 2.1.2.1.19.3. (Added-ACC) Ensuring ACC weather organizations have programmed and budgeted for anticipated MPA man-days operations and maintenance costs when projecting annual support to active duty AF mission support requirements. 2.1.2.1.20. (Added-ACC) Act as the proponent for fielding tactical meteorological equipment to National Guard Bureau for ANG Battlefield Weather (BW) forces. 2.1.2.2. Engage in planning programming, and budgeting for MAJCOM weather resources. 2.1.2.2. (ACC) HQ ACC/A3W and OL-G, HQ ACC, Ft Bragg (as applicable) will: 2.1.2.2.1. (Added-ACC) Plan, program, and budget for ACC weather forces and, as CAF lead, BW programs IAW AF PADs 06-05 and 07-13; AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP); and AF Policy Directive 10-35, Battlefield Airmen (AFPD 10-35). 2.1.2.2.2. (Added-ACC) Coordinate on AF PADs, programming plans, and AF/ Army statements of requirement (SORs) affecting ACC weather support to AF and Army missions IAW applicable AF/ACC directives and AR 115-10/AFI 157 (IP). 2.1.2.2.3. (Added-ACC) Identify, validate, and prioritize ACC active component weather manpower requirements IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and AFI 38-201, Manpower and Organization. 2.1.2.2.4. (Added-ACC) Identify, validate, and prioritize requirements for new fixed weather equipment at ACC and Army CONUS installations/ranges IAW AFI 15-128 and AFI 15-182. 2.1.2.3. Implement contracts for required weather support and ensure contract oversight. 2.1.2.4. Manage execution of MAJCOM weather programs. 2.1.2.5. Provide staff weather support to its MAJCOM. 12 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

2.1.2.5. (ACC) HQ ACC/A3W will arrange weather support to the HQ ACC command staff and CAT through the HQ ACC Air Operations Squadron Weather Flight (HQ ACC AOS/AOW). 2.1.2.6. Provide staff assistance, technical training assistance, and technical consultant assistance to weather organizations upon request. 2.1.2.6. (ACC) HQ ACC/A3W may approve requests from ACC weather organizations to conduct or arrange for on-site staff assistance visits (SAVs), submitted through the operational chain of command, for the following reasons: 2.1.2.6.1. (Added-ACC) A self-assessment conducted IAW AFI 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System or AFI 15-180, ACC Supplement, Standardization and Evaluation Program for Weather Operations (SEPWO), identifies critical problem areas in local weather operations that (1) cannot be corrected through reachback assistance from HQ ACC/A3W and/or other AF weather organizations, and/or (2) could impact flight safety. 2.1.2.6.2. (Added-ACC) Significant changes to an ACC weather organization’s mission as a result of changes to supported weapons system(s). 2.1.2.7. Conduct evaluations on aligned weather organizations IAW AFI 15-180, Standardization and Evaluation Program for Weather Operations and AFI 13-218, Air Traffic System Evaluation Program. 2.1.2.7. (ACC) HQ ACC/A3W will augment CAF SEPWO visits to United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE)/ (PACAF) as requested and plan, manage, coordinate, and conduct SEPWOs to ACC and ACC-gained ANG weather organizations supporting AF, Army, ANG, and Joint operations worldwide IAW AF PAD 07-13, AFI 15-180, and ACC, USAFE, PACAF supplements to AFI 15-180. 2.1.2.8. Facilitate inter-MAJCOM coordination of changes to subordinate Operational Weather Squadrons’ (OWS) products or services that may require process changes by organizations supported by said OWS. 2.1.2.9. Develop and crossfeed MAJCOM-specific technical training materials. 2.1.2.10. Coordinate with weather organizations to implement mission weather product (MWP) verification metrics program IAW AFI 15-114, Functional Resource and Weather Technical Performance Evaluation. 2.1.2.11. (Added-ACC) HQ ACC/A3W and OL-G, HQ ACC, Ft Bragg (as applicable) will: 2.1.2.11.1. (Added-ACC) Develop, coordinate, publish, and implement ACC weather operations policy and procedures to supplement AF and Army instructions/manuals and assist ACC weather organizations with the integration of weather and weather effects information into operations IAW AFI 15-128; AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations; and AFMAN 15-129, Volumes 1 & 2, Air and Space Weather Operations - Characterization and Exploitation. 2.1.2.11.2. (Added-ACC) Review, analyze, and recommend changes to new and revised AF, Army, Joint/DoD, Federal and international weather and weather-related AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 13

operations policy, directives, instructions, manuals, supplements, technical publications, and initiatives. 2.1.2.11.3. (Added-ACC) Develop weather operations concepts of operation/employment and ensure proper accountability of weather operations and impacts in AF, ACC, and Joint concepts of operations (CONOPS). 2.1.2.11.4. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with the ACC Director of Intelligence (ACC/A2) and United States Forces Command Intelligence (FORSCOM/G2) to integrate weather and weather effects information into intelligence operations. 2.1.2.11.5. (Added-ACC) Develop and implement a standardized approach for documenting, validating, prioritizing, and staffing SORs for ACC weather organizations and supported AF and Army organizations IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15- 157 (IP) and AFI 15-182. 2.1.2.11.6. (Added-ACC) Perform MAJCOM weather functional manager responsibilities in support of HQ ACC Inspector General (ACC/IG) led Consolidated Unit Compliance and Readiness Inspections of ACC and ACC-gained Air Reserve Component weather organizations IAW AFI 90-201. 2.1.2.12. (Added-ACC) OL-G, HQ ACC, Ft Bragg will: 2.1.2.12.1. (Added-ACC) Provide/arrange staff meteorological support to the FORSCOM commander and staff IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and AFI 15-128. 2.1.2.12.2. (Added-ACC) Review ACC BW organization Army Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) requirements and Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) authorizations IAW AFI 15-182. 2.1.2.12.3. (Added-ACC) Identify, validate, document, and prioritize current and future requirements for weather systems integration into Army command and control (C2) and mission planning systems and conduct capabilities-based planning and weather functional analysis IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and AFI 15-182. 2.1.2.12.4. (Added-ACC) Oversee BW training/operations conducted at the National Training Center (NTC), Ft Irwin and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Ft Polk IAW FORSCOM Regulation 350-50-1 Appendix D, Weather Support, National Training Center; FORSCOM Regulation 350-50-2 Appendix W, Weather Support, Joint Readiness Training Center; and AFI 10-251, ACC Supplement, Air Force Participation in Joint Training Transformation Initiative (JTTI) and Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) Events. 2.1.2.12.5. (Added-ACC) Prepare weather annexes/appendices for FORSCOM directives and exercise orders. 2.1.2.13. (Added-ACC) OL-V, HQ ACC, Camp Blanding, FL will: 2.1.2.13.1. (Added-ACC) Function as the AF liaison for coordinating BW MQT course activities. 2.1.2.13.2. (Added-ACC) Provide or arrange administrative and logistical support for BW MQT students. 14 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

2.1.2.13.3. (Added-ACC) Direct and provide instruction for BW MQT meteorological lab. 2.1.3. (Added-ACC) The HQ 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (93 AGOW) weather staff will: 2.1.3.1. (Added-ACC) Provide or arrange staff meteorological support to the HQ 93 AGOW commander and staff members. 2.1.3.2. (Added-ACC) Publish instructions and supplements to provide additional weather guidance to subordinate HQ 93 AGOW weather organizations. 2.1.3.3. (Added-ACC) Assist HQ ACC/A3W and the HQ 93 AGOW commander with planning, programming, and budgeting for BW programs and ACC BW forces. 2.1.3.4. (Added-ACC) Coordinate on programming plans and Army SORs affecting ACC weather support to Army missions. 2.2. Operational Organization. AFW is organized to provide a seamless transition from garrison/home-base operations to wartime/contingency operations. Organizations operate on global, regional and local scales. 2.2.1. AFWA. This FOA provides a wide array of products used by weather personnel in the field to identify environmental threats in the battlespace. Produces training products and technical services to ensure the latest techniques, skills and resources are translated into operational excellence and decision superiority in the field. Refer to Air Force Mission Directive 52 (AFMD 52), Air Force Weather Agency, and Chapter 3 of this publication for a complete overview of AFWA roles and responsibilities. 2.2.2. Component Numbered Air Force (C-NAF). Operations-focused staff supporting a Unified Combatant Command, or subordinate unified command, when appropriate. The C- NAF weather staff has oversight of operational requirements in their AOR to include identification of manpower needs during contingency, sourcing, and equipment logistics to meet the needs of assigned resources. The C-NAF must identify/coordinate these needs to the MAJCOM weather functional for action. In the event that the C-NAF has no weather personnel assigned, the parent MAJCOM will assume these roles and responsibilities. 2.2.3. Weather Squadron (WS). OWSs characterize; Battlefield Weather Squadrons (BWS; e.g., 3WS, 18WS), special operations weather squadrons (i.e., 10 CWS), spacelift support weather squadrons (e.g., 45 WS), etc., tailor and integrate air and space environmental weather information in support of regional, theater and/or functional areas of responsibility as detailed in Chapter 4. 2.2.4. Weather Specialty Team (WST). Exploit air and space environmental information in support of specialized, Joint, and Air and Space Operations Centers (AOC) as detailed in Chapter 5. 2.2.5. Weather Flight (WF). WF as used throughout this publication describes weather organizations aligned beneath their respective squadrons (OSS, BWS, etc.) and include detachments, operating locations, Operations Support Squadron WFs, etc. WFs evaluate environmental threats to missions and provide exploitation alternatives to key decision makers throughout the planning and execution phases of operations. WFs support the full- AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 15

spectrum of operations at AF/Army installations, aircraft and missile test ranges, space launch facilities and field locations as detailed in Chapter 6. 2.2.6. Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) weather resources will primarily support AF and Army active and reserve component wartime deployment/employment requirements. Selected ANG or AFRC resources will support rotational (i.e., Air and Space Expeditionary Force) taskings on a volunteer basis and sustainment missions as active duty or mobilization requirements dictate. All deployable ANG and AFRC personnel will be trained and equipped to the same level as their active duty counterparts. To the maximum extent possible, Air Reserve Component personnel will train with and support their wartime organizations. 2.2.6.1. ANG and AFRC personnel will provide direct support to their assigned/aligned missions IAW the roles and responsibilities set forth in Chapter 6 of this instruction when activated for training or contingency. 2.2.6.2. Use of the term “parent/host organization” in this publication may not apply to those ANG weather organizations who are tenants on an installation but support a unit(s) not part of that installation. In these situations, ANG weather organizations will substitute “habitually aligned organization” to refer to that organization they directly support but may not be physically collocated with. 2.2.7. (Added-ACC) OL-A, 18 WS, Shaw AFB, SC and OL-A, 3 WS, Ft Sam Houston, TX, as the ASCC SWOs to USARCENT and USARSOUTH/ USARNORTH respectively, will: 2.2.7.1. (Added-ACC) Provide theater-specific operational-level advice, subject matter expertise, staff support, and coordination to the ASCC commander. 2.2.7.2. (Added-ACC) In coordination with the combatant commander’s (CCDR's) staff, including the senior meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) officer (SMO), the joint force commander’s (JFC's) staff, including the joint METOC officer (JMO), other Service component SWOs, and the HQ ACC/A3W staff: 2.2.7.2.1. (Added-ACC) Provide weather inputs to applicable war, exercise, and contingency plans. 2.2.7.2.2. (Added-ACC) Identify, document, prioritize, and validate AF weather capabilities required to support joint/combined operations. 2.2.7.2.3. (Added-ACC) Monitor and assess the execution of AF weather operations supporting the CCDR and/or JFC. 2.2.7.2.4. (Added-ACC) Develop theater employment and sustainment concepts for AF weather capabilities. 2.2.7.2.5. (Added-ACC) Coordinate Army Forces (ARFOR) weather support requirements with the theater SMO and/or JMO. 16 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

Chapter 3

AIR FORCE WEATHER AGENCY

3.1. AFWA. In support of the roles and responsibilities listed in AFMD 52, Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA), AFWA plans and produces a wide range of terrestrial and space weather products. AFWA provides dedicated climatology, global weather, and space environment forecast support to both Intelligence Community and weather operators whether in garrison or deployed. AFWA will: 3.1.1. Provide support for Joint Operations as tasked by supported agencies. 3.1.2. Collect, analyze, process, and format weather data and products for further distribution and access. Develop, acquire, evaluate, maintain, operate, and provide output of regional-scale numerical weather prediction (NWP) meteorological models, gridded databases, and visualizations to weather organizations and other agencies. Provide specialized weather products and services upon submission of a support assistance request. 3.1.3. Use in-house, U.S. government agency, university, and domestic and international scientific community innovations for global weather model output, space weather data, weather equipment, forecasting techniques, and mesoscale weather prediction models. Incorporate these new data sources, techniques, tools, and equipment into its operation to improve its global-scale forecasting capability. 3.1.4. Manage air and space science and technology exploitation activities to enhance weather capabilities and operations. Upon MAJCOM request and as resources permit, provide direct assistance to Air Force weather organizations through on-site meteorological process reviews and needs assessments. 3.1.5. Provide a centralized computing resource for high-resolution global and regional-scale NWP/specialized modeling and automated graphics production for each OWS. 3.1.5.1. Provide and maintain a web portal for classified and unclassified access to a complete, worldwide weather product suite. 3.1.5.2. Maintain a web portal in the public domain containing selected products. 3.1.5.3. Assist in processing foreign national requests for access to Air Force weather systems IAW AFI 33-200, Information Assurance (IA) Management and local directives. 3.1.5.4. Coordinate foreign national requests for weather data, satellite imagery, technical information, and software tools through the appropriate Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) and Scientific and Technical Information Officer (STINFO). 3.1.5.5. Submit AF Form 525, Records Disposition Recommendation, through the proper channels and in accordance with AFI 33-364, Records Disposition: Procedures and Responsibilities, when changes, additions, or deletions to the tables and rules of the AF Records Disposition Schedule are required.”Submit AF Form 1341, Electronic Record Inventory, through the proper channels and in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, when records are stored in electronic record-keeping systems such as data in IT systems. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 17

3.1.6. Chair a working group to manage and maintain the Air Force Weather Portal. This working group will consist of webmasters and stakeholders from across the Air Force Weather enterprise. 3.1.7. Provide a 24-hour per day, 7-days per week customer service center to act as the single point of contact for weather organizations requiring technical assistance and equipment outage coordination support. 3.1.8. Ensure appropriate subordinate weather organizations develop, coordinate, formally document and exercise not less than annually a Continuity of Operations program IAW AFI 10-208, Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program to continue providing mission-essential functions during a national security emergency or other disruptive condition such as major equipment or communications outage or evacuation. 3.1.9. Collect and maintain an “all source” central repository of weapons system environmental impacts and sensitivities for US Department of Defense, coalition partners, and potential adversaries’ weapons systems. This repository may exist at all levels of classification depending on the source. At a minimum, collect weapon system sensitivities from AFWA Det 3, 46th Weather Squadron (46 WS), and 412 OSS WF. 3.1.10. Provide web-based capability, which leverages numerical model data, for weather organizations to generate chemical downwind messages (CDM) and effective downwind messages (EDM), for Air Force installation CBRN Control Center Emergency Managers and Army installation-level Directors of Emergency Services IAW AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations, AFMAN 10-2503, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Operations and equivalent joint guidance. 3.1.11. Provide weather data (observations, forecasts, and gridded forecast meteorological data files) to appropriate agencies running DoD-approved Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) dispersion models for CBRN consequence assessment, consequence management, and contamination avoidance IAW AFI 10-2501, AFMAN 10- 2503, and equivalent joint guidance. 3.1.12. Install, manage and support weather systems at the 335th Training Squadron at Keesler AFB, MS. 3.1.13. Assist AF/A3O-W Career Field Manager (CFM) in managing AFW career field training requirements process and development of policy/guidance to meet those requirements. 3.1.14. Provide direct support to AF/A3O-W CFM in managing the AFW Utilization and Training Workshops (U&TW). 3.1.15. Manage weather training programs and develop training solutions to address operational and non-formal training requirements. 3.1.16. Serve as the focal point to manage and define strategies for Advanced Distributive Learning (ADL) programs and systems for AFW. 3.1.17. Maintain oversight of AFW training resources and ensure cross-feed of training material. 18 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

3.1.18. Provide direct assistance, as requested, to AFW OWSs through on-site meteorological process reviews and needs assessments. 3.1.19. Serve as the focal point for managing the Air Force Weather Technology Integration (AFWTI) Consortium. 3.1.20. Develop weather-unique training material and standards evaluation of field units. 3.1.21. Assist in managing the Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW) process and developing training resources. 3.1.22. Write, publish, and distribute meteorological technique applications and technology exploitation publications. Until superseded, AFWA TN-98/002, Meteorological Techniques, is the definitive source for Air Force approved meteorological techniques. 3.1.23. Manage the COMET program as a source to develop technical training materials. 3.1.24. Develop, maintain, and operate the main web sites for Air Force Training Records (AFTR), Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS), and Air Force Weather Knowledge Center (AFWKC) for weather training and field support information and services. 3.1.25. Under direction of the weather CFM, manage Air Force Job Qualification Standard (AFJQS) 1W0XX and QTPs identified in the 1W0XX CFETP. Note: Local or MAJCOM- unique items may be added to the AFJQS or QTPs as appropriate. Mandatory items cannot be deleted or modified without weather CFM approval. 3.1.26. Identify specific technical and professional development training material for hosting on Air Force distance learning systems. Management of training material will be conducted IAW separate Memorandums of Understanding or letters of agreement with respective Air Force agencies responsible for distance learning. 3.1.27. Collaborate on training and policy issues arising from the development and fielding of emerging systems/capabilities, and identify/collect new and existing MAJCOM-identified weather training requirements. Through a requirements process, AFWA/A3T will develop the specific training needed to support and/or exploit fielded systems, new equipment, and new software platforms, as necessary. 3.2. 1st Weather Group (1 WXG). 1 WXG will direct activities of the 15th, 25th and 26th OWSs. 3.2.1. 15 OWS will provide backup capability for the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center and Aviation Weather Center IAW established support agreements. 3.2.2. Further roles and responsibilities of OWSs can be found in Chapter 4 of this publication. 3.3. 2d Weather Group (2 WXG). 2 WXG will direct the activities of its subordinate squadrons, detachments and other organizations and will ensure their active participation in the weather web enterprise working group as appropriate. 3.3.1. 2d Systems Operations Squadron (2 SYOS). Will direct the delivery of reliable and timely global environmental intelligence products and services for DoD and its global AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 19

interests through the continuous operation, sustainment and maintenance of AFW’s computer complex, production network, and applications. In addition, 2 SYOS will: 3.3.1.1. Provide AFW Senior Leaders situational awareness on continuous operations impacting Joint Staff, Unified Commands, Intelligence Community, Special Operations Forces, Numbered Air Forces, regional weather centers, and national/international agencies. 3.3.1.2. Operate a 2 WXG software/product change management process to oversee handling of operational needs, project management, software testing, and configuration management. 3.3.1.3. Serve as the AFWA single point of operations and control for all production- related communications and information equipment and dataflow into, from, and internal to AFWA, 24 hours per day/7 days per week. 3.3.1.4. Provide 24-hour per day/7-day per week technical systems support for AFW fielded hardware and software systems worldwide. 3.3.1.5. Provide 24-hour per day/7-day per week command and control (C2) functions for the AFWA Commander. 3.3.1.6. Ensure operational viability of software for collection, processing, and dissemination of terrestrial and space weather information during peace/wartime. 3.3.1.7. Operate and maintain software that ingests, processes, and validates weather data and deliver products and data to users, perform net-centric data management and routing functions. 3.3.1.8. Maintain KQ identifier lists, provide KQ identifiers, and recall KQ identifiers in support of field users. 3.3.2. 2d Combat Weather Systems Squadron (2 CWSS). 2 CWSS will not only provide AF Combat Weather Forces maintenance and logistical support for deployable weather equipment within any theater, but will also train weather warriors and direct test and evaluation activities on new fixed and deployable weather and communications equipment, technologies, and capabilities In addition, 2 CWSS will: 3.3.2.1. Support AEF operations as the force provider for the Weather Systems Support Cadre (WSSC) mission and assist with deployable weather system maintenance troubleshooting and repair that is beyond the scope of the local operator. 3.3.2.2. Develop weather techniques and procedures for AFW fixed and deployable weather and communications systems. 3.3.2.3. Develop, maintain and conduct, in coordination with AFWA/A3T, a Just-In- Time-Training (JITT) capability for all AFWA deployable weather and communications systems supporting deployed operations. AFWA/A3T will coordinate between MAJCOMs and 2 CWSS for JITT course requirements. 3.3.2.4. Develop, with AFWA/A3T as the primary, training and certification standards for all weather systems both fixed and deployable. 20 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

3.3.2.5. Provide Initial Skills Course follow-on-training for ANG weather personnel at the Weather Readiness Training Center. 3.3.2.6. When deployed, provide 24-hour, on-call central point of contact for weather system maintenance and system administration support at the deployed location. 3.3.2.7. Identify and report system outage trends to AFWA/A3. 3.3.3. 2d Weather Squadron (2 WS). 2 WS will continuously support Joint warfighters, DoD decision-makers, the intelligence community, space operators and aviators, with accurate, relevant, timely and specialized global, terrestrial, volcanic and space observations, analyses, forecasts and alerts. In addition, 2 WS will: 3.3.3.1. Operate, maintain and manage the Solar Electro-Optical Network, which includes the oversight and management of Detachment 1 (Learmonth, Australia), Detachment 2 (Sagamore Hill, Massachusetts), Detachment 4 (Holloman AFB NM), and Detachment 5 (Hawaii). 3.3.3.2. Serve as the DoD focal point for surveillance, analyses and forecasts of volcanic ash hazards. 3.3.3.3. Advise AFW organizations of potential volcano related incidents. 3.3.3.4. Provide backup capability to Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) and Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (W-VAAC) IAW with documented support agreements. Will also provide liaison services to SWPC, along with Operating Location P (OL-P). 3.3.3.5. Produce the official forecast for AFW organizations in the event the regional VAAC’s products are unavailable. In the event the regional VAAC’s forecast is significantly different from AFWA’s, 2 WS will take action via pre-established National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lines of communication to help coordinate refinement of the responsible regional VAAC’s forecast. 3.3.3.6. Tailor terrestrial and space data to meet documented requirements of regional commanders, planners, or operators. 3.3.3.7. Provide worldwide broadcast-quality public weather services and planning forecasts to the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) for overseas DoD and Department of State personnel and dependents. In addition, provide unclassified weather forecasts to Stars and Stripes newspaper. 3.3.4. 14th Weather Squadron (14 WS). 14 WS will develop and disseminate customized applied climatological and historical weather information to maximize combat effectiveness of DoD personnel and weapon systems, through receipt, quality control, storage, and tailoring of earth environmental data. In addition, 14 WS will: 3.3.4.1. Provide scientific, modeling, technique development and operational climatology services, to include climatologically based worldwide weather intelligence and mission-tailored decision aids, in support of DoD full-spectrum operations, mission profiles, and weapon systems based on critical environmental threshold criteria. 3.3.4.2. Provide forensic support to the IC through the use of the Point Analysis Intelligence System (PAIS). AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 21

3.3.4.3. Operate and manage the Air Force Weather Technical Library. 3.3.4.4. Coordinate production and provide data and analysis to support weather scenario development and simulations to support operational training and exercises. 3.3.5. 16th Weather Squadron (16 WS) including Detachment 3, Wright Patterson AFB OH. 16 WS will provide scientific services to improve AFW support to the warfighter and the intelligence community. In addition, 16 WS will: 3.3.5.1. Develop weather visualization concepts and prototypes to meet customer needs. 3.3.5.2. Develop and monitor fine-scale and specialized (clouds, land surface, aerosols, etc) modeling capabilities to meet warfighter and intelligence community needs. 3.3.5.3. Make user-selected CDM/EDM generation available to AFW organizations and other AF organizations for CBRN operational use. Parameters selectable by user will include generation using any model employed by OWS forecasters to produce installation terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs) [e.g., WRF, GFS, MM5, UKMO/ECMWF (Europe), NOGAPS, COAMPS, JMA (Japan), KMA (Korea)]. 3.3.5.4. Perform or support research and development, acquisition, testing and sustainment of AF weapon systems and capabilities to include identifying and documenting environmental sensitivities. 3.3.5.5. Interface with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) for access to adversary weapon systems, capabilities, and environmental sensitivities. 3.3.5.6. Provide operational M&S support for training, acquisition and testing as required by DoD and act as AFW’s subject matter expert for M&S operational support. 22 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

Chapter 4

WEATHER SQUADRONS

4.1. Operational Weather Squadrons. OWSs are the authoritative source for environmental characterization in their respective AORs as identified in AFVA 15-136, Air Force Operational Weather Squadron Areas of Responsibility - CONUS and AFVA 15-137, Air Force Operational Weather Squadron Areas of Responsibility. OWSs are responsible for collection of atmospheric data/information, analysis and prediction of the atmosphere, and generation of products based on this analysis and prediction for use by WFs and other agencies. OWSs are also responsible for the upgrade and on-the-job training of weather apprentices and new officer accessions. Note: It is to be assumed that the roles and responsibilities of an OWS described below apply to its AOR. OWSs will: 4.1.1. Coordinate, maintain, annually review and electronically host installation data pages defining specific environmental support requirements, technical data, reference material, and contact information for each organization receiving TAF and WWA support from the OWS. This installation data page will take the place of the OWS-WF MOA. Where multiple WFs exist on one installation, separate data pages will be hosted. 4.1.2. Perform meteorological watch (METWATCH) for supported installations. 4.1.3. Produce, disseminate, and amend TAFs to support military operations. Specification/amendment (SPEC/AMD) criteria will be driven by supported mission and/or installation specific thresholds and will be applied to the entire TAF period. These criteria, for each installation, will be coordinated between the OWS and the responsible WF using the electronic data page on that installation’s tailored web-page. If there is no WF responsible to support an organization, the supporting OWS will liaise directly with the supported organization to determine SPEC/AMD criteria. 4.1.4. Produce forecast reviews based on objective criteria IAW AFMAN 15-129, Air and Space Weather Operations – Processes and Procedures, and make the products available for use external to the OWS. 4.1.5. Produce, disseminate, and amend forecast weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWA) for locations with documented WWA requirements. OWSs will also issue special weather statements (SWS) to keep supported organizations apprised of possible future atmospheric conditions that are under evaluation and could pose a serious threat to the warfighter’s capability to operate. 4.1.5.1. Produce and disseminate observed weather warnings and observed weather advisories as required and coordinated for WFs if sensing capability exists. 4.1.5.2. Disseminate SWS to WF personnel for evaluation and possible further dissemination/integration into the parent/host unit’s risk management decision cycle. 4.1.5.3. For those installations/organizations without a supporting WF, the OWS may disseminate the SWS directly to installation/organizational leadership. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 23

4.1.6. Provide summaries of current OWS-issued SWS and WWA via Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) homepages. 4.1.7. Document specific actions or plans executed to focus support when severe weather is expected or occurring in their AOR (e.g., SOPs describing reallocation of OWS resources from other tasks to focused support to a specific region in their AOR). 4.1.8. Ensure all OWS weather products and visualizations are horizontally consistent. 4.1.9. Coordinate forecast areas along the borders of standardized OWS-produced regional visualizations to facilitate meshing of regions into large-scale visualizations resulting in an integrated picture of weather features. 4.1.9.1. Ensure graphics products that overlap an adjacent OWS's AOR either depict features from the adjacent AOR as forecasted by the adjacent OWS or gray out areas outside their assigned AOR on graphic products. 4.1.10. Where applicable, OWSs may use/post other US Government agency or host nation products within their designated AOR, provided they are not used in lieu of OWS created/mandated products. 4.1.11. Produce and disseminate automated Air Refueling Route Forecasts and Military Operating Area Forecasts for further use by WFs and WSTs. 4.1.12. Produce FITL (first 48 hours)/automated hybrid five-day site forecasts for all TAF sites and other point locations documented with supported agencies. The first 24 hours of the five day forecast will match the TAF for that location and will be amendable to maintain horizontal consistency with the TAF. The last three to five days will be automated. Note: Sites or point locations which have no WF, but for which the OWS has resource protection responsibility, may have an automated five-day if no requirement for FITL/hybrid 5-day is stated by the supported agency. 4.1.13. Respond to Special Assistance Requests (SARs) to provide meteorological data and produce meteorological products for non-routine missions and areas. 4.1.13.1. Upon request from installations without a supporting WF, OWS’s will serve as weather SME to the installation Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness Flight (CEXR), Fire Emergency Services (CEF), and Medical Group’s Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight. Information will be provided to help optimize weather data input to CDMs, EDMs, and CBRN hazard-prediction models used by the above emergency support functions (ESF). This information will help enhance decision making capability within the installation EOC, CBRN Control Center, and at the incident site. 4.1.13.2. Provide the most accurate and representative observed and/or forecast alphanumeric and gridded meteorological data-type, appropriate to a particular CBRN event, to users employing ALOHA, CAMEO, and CBRN hazard-prediction (i.e., “plume”) models resident in the Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN)/Joint Effects Model (JEM)/Joint Operational Effects Federation (JOEF) architecture, IAW AFI 10-2501, AFMAN 10-2503 and equivalent Joint guidance, to ensure consistency between CBRN hazard area predictions and the installation forecast. 24 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

4.1.14. Provide gridded data fields from post-processed model data output to WFs and other agencies when requested. 4.1.15. Where applicable (i.e., when equipment is operated in an OWS’s AOR), participate as the AF voting member on the Unit Radar Committee for Weather Surveillance Radar- 1988 Doppler, IAW FMH 11, Doppler Radar Meteorological Observations. OWSs may request the local WF to represent the OWS at the Unit Radar Committee. 4.1.16. Provide weather support and weather products to theater, joint task force, and component commanders as required. Function as the Joint METOC Coordination Organization (JMCO) IAW Joint Publication 3-59 when designated by the Senior METOC Officer (SMO) or Joint Meteorological Officer (JMO). 4.1.17. If formally coordinated, provide meteorological inputs to specific tactical decision aids for ANG and AFRC units not supported by a collocated WF. 4.1.18. Provide flight weather briefings to military aircrews operating within their AOR without home base support (including transient aircrews, ANG, AFRC, and sister services), or when the flying unit's weather organization has arranged the support from the OWS. 4.1.19. The OWS supporting an Army support WF will provide flight weather briefing support to those VFR flights conducted outside normal squadron/battalion operations when airfield is closed and/or weather personnel are unavailable. 4.1.20. Acquire pilot reports (PIREPS) and significant meteorological information (SIGMETS) and apply them to analysis and METWATCH. Where capability exists and no US Government agency already generates, OWSs will produce automated near-real-time graphics of PIREPS and SIGMETS to facilitate and enhance mission-scale meteorological watch (MISSIONWATCH) capability. 4.1.21. Coordinate foreign national requests for weather data, satellite imagery, technical information (e.g., techniques, algorithms), software tools and/or access to AF systems through appropriate Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) and/or Scientific and Technical Information Officer (STINFO). 4.1.22. Collect and provide metrics data and reports IAW AFI 15-114. 4.1.23. Develop, coordinate, formally document and exercise not less than annually a COOP to continue providing mission-essential services during significant outages and evacuation of the OWS facilities. At a minimum, the COOP will include: 4.1.23.1. Tier 1 products and services supporting wartime, contingency and/or force protection missions that must be backed up via immediate transfer to backup organization, including: Combined/Joint Operations Area Forecast (C/JOAF); forecast weather watches, warnings and advisories, and space warnings; flight weather briefings; military operating area forecasts (MOAF); Controlling Mission Weather Products (CMWP); flight weather hazards in the combatant command AOR; TAFs; CBRN hazard products (CDMs/EDMs); classified products and services. 4.1.23.2. Tier 2 products and services supporting peacetime and/or exercise missions that will be backed up to the greatest extent possible after satisfying Tier 1 requirements including CONUS JOAFs, flight weather briefings, MOAFs, CMWPs, flight weather hazards, TAFs and other products and services. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 25

4.1.23.3. Tier 3 products and services supporting peacetime mission planning that will be backed up as resources permit after satisfying Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements, including long range forecasts, space weather, climatology, staff support and other products and services. 4.1.24. Provide METSAT imagery and data in appropriate formats for WFs within its AOR. 4.1.25. Create and maintain a METSAT imagery reference file (MIRF) and a radar imagery reference file (RIRF) containing location and region specific imagery as well as general synoptic scale imagery. 4.1.26. Develop processes, procedures and training to support execution of wartime, contingency and/or exercise operations within its AOR per existing OPLANS/CONPLANS. At a minimum, OWSs will be prepared to collaborate with deployed weather organizations to create and issue C/JOAFs in agreed upon graphical and/or textual formats. 4.1.27. Develop and maintain forecast reference material (FRM) on each location for which the OWS produces TAF-coded forecast products and/or WWAs within its AOR. Each locations reference material will be available electronically. 4.1.27.1. For established sites (i.e. those that have been in operation for over one year) for which observational data is available, this material should include items listed in Table 4.1. For newly established sites (less than one year), information will be gathered and a new FRM built within one year of initiating a TAF and/or WWA support. Note: Asterisked items may take more than one year to collect and validate.

Table 4.1. Established Sites. Site location (i.e., latitude, longitude, elevation) Runway headings (if applicable) Type and location of meteorological sensors and identified limitations (e.g., sensor blockage) if available *Site climatology, if available Local area topography (e.g., topographic map, relief chart, navigation chart) focusing on local effects on weather due to terrain, moisture sources and atmospheric pollution sources *Local weather patterns *Forecast techniques *Formal studies *Forecast rules of thumb (including those under development). MIRF and RIRF data if available

4.1.27.2. OWS leadership will ensure this material is integrated into qualification training and day-to-day forecast processes (e.g., worksheets, decision aids). 4.1.27.3. OWSs will forward significantly updated, validated forecasting techniques to 14 WS for inclusion in the Air Force Weather Technical Library to ensure the most current reference materials are on file and the latest techniques are incorporated into AFWA TN-98/002. 26 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

4.1.28. Support U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine missions on Joint Bases where the AF has the lead for base operations and sustainment support, provided those missions do not require specialized support and are akin to support normally given to AF and Army units. This support will not drive additional manpower or other costs to the AF without an inter-service agreement coordinated at HQ USAF/A3O-W. 4.1.29. Produce a Tropical Cyclone Threat Analysis Product (TCTAP) that predicts hourly sustained wind and gust forecasts for OWS TAF and WWA locations projected to receive sustained winds greater than or equal to 35 knots due to a tropical cyclone within the next 96 hours. 4.1.30. Be active participants in the weather web enterprise working group. OWSs will develop squadron-unique content within the weather web enterprise baseline, and cross-feed these capabilities for the benefit of the weather web portal as a whole. They will also submit requirements to the working group for new capabilities to be developed, as appropriate. 4.2. Expeditionary Weather Squadrons (EWXS). For steady state long-term contingency operations, a theater commander may stand up an EWXS. The EWXS is organized to consolidate weather personnel (and augmentation forces) supporting either AF or Army missions into a coherent AF chain of command. These personnel are expected to have the training and expertise necessary (prior to arriving in theater) to support combat operations with minimal in- theater “spin up” training. 4.3. Weather Squadrons supporting Space Launch, Missile, and Test Operations. These squadrons will take/provide weather observations, forecasts, watches, observed weather warnings/advisories, weather information for launch sites, specified ranges, abort landing sites, prepare and disseminate MWPs, and provide staff support (as required) for DoD and civilian space and ballistic missile launch and aircraft operations. 4.4. Weather Squadrons Supporting Army Operations. These squadrons, (to include EWXSs where applicable) will: 4.4.1. Provide operational and Staff Weather Officer (SWO) support to designated Army Service Component Command, supported land force commander(s) and aligned units, both in garrison and in tactical environments. Supported/supporting relationships are defined in AR 115-10/AFI 15-157 (IP), Weather Support for the US Army. 4.4.2. If required, take observations, prepare and disseminate MWPs, provide resource protection through observed weather advisories and warnings. 4.4.3. If required and equipped by parent/host unit, provide pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV) support and prepare and disseminate PIREPS IAW AFMAN 15-124. 4.4.4. Review weather support documents, MOAs, and other service support agreements established by subordinate WFs. 4.4.5. Task organize, facilitate standards and training, and work with parent chain of command (e.g., air ground operations wing, C-NAF, etc.) to posture forces and equipment for subordinate WFs to satisfy deployed and home station Army weather support requirements. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 27

4.4.5.1. Train for and maintain worldwide deployment readiness to integrate weather into IPB, MDMP, C4ISR systems, and the COP in support of the Army’s full-spectrum operations. 4.4.6. The 10th Combat Weather Squadron (10 CWS) provides support to United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) forces as described throughout section 4.4. of this instruction. In addition, Special Operations Weather Team (SOWT) personnel provide additional support including, but not limited to, Environmental Special Reconnaissance (ESR), Terrain Reports (TERREPS), Avalanche Assessments and Riverine Assessments as outlined in AFI 15-135 Volume 3, Special Operations Weather Team Operations. 4.4.7. (Added-ACC) ACC BW Squadrons (BWS) will be task organized to maximize the efficient performance of the following training and contingency plans and readiness responsibilities. 4.4.7.1. (Added-ACC) BWS training responsibilities include performing the following duties to oversee and manage squadron headquarters training programs applicable to military and civilian weather staff, operations, and maintenance personnel. As appropriate, they will also monitor and assist subordinate weather organizations with overall management of their respective training programs. 4.4.7.1.1. (Added-ACC) Perform Unit Training Manager (UTM) duties for their respective unit On-the-Job-Training (OJT) program IAW AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program. 4.4.7.1.2. (Added-ACC) Manage completion and documentation of basic qualification, combat mission readiness, and continuation weather training requirements for assigned personnel IAW AFI 15-127. 4.4.7.1.3. (Added-ACC) Perform UTM duties for completion and documentation of unit Ancillary requirements for assigned personnel IAW AFI 36-2201. 4.4.7.1.4. (Added-ACC) As required, develop, maintain, and distribute lesson plans to support completion of unit training requirements. 4.4.7.1.5. (Added-ACC) Monitor and coordinate individual requirements for formal training courses with HQ ACC/A3W. 4.4.7.1.6. (Added-ACC) Monitor and coordinate individual requirements for weapons qualification and Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear, and Explosive training with the appropriate host Army installation. 4.4.7.1.7. (Added-ACC) Monitor and coordinate timely, accurate completion and documentation of Air Force civilian weather maintenance technician training requirements. 4.4.7.1.8. (Added-ACC) As applicable, perform Personnel Parachute Program Management duties for completion and documentation of personnel parachute/airborne training IAW AFI 11-410, Personnel Parachute Operations. 28 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

4.4.7.1.9. (Added-ACC) Assist with creation of training materials and administration of weather training and certification for Army air traffic control personnel. 4.4.7.1.10. (Added-ACC) Assist ACC Communications Support Squadron (ACC/CSS) weather maintenance support technicians with management, administration, and documentation of OJT and formal qualification training, to include developing a master training plan and utilizing Training Business Area training records, for assigned Air Force civilian maintenance technicians IAW the HQ ACC/A3W and the HQ ACC Communications Warfighter Capabilities and Integration Division (HQ ACC/A6C) memorandum of agreement (MOA) for management and oversight of weather maintenance services. 4.4.7.1.11. (Added-ACC) Advise BWS personnel on optimal weather operations tactics, techniques, and procedures and equipment for tailoring and integrating weather and weather effects information into supported units’ mission planning and execution processes. 4.4.7.1.12. (Added-ACC) Assist the Army with training personnel to collect forward area weather information and transmit the data to supporting BW organizations [Forward Area Limited Observing Program (FALOP)] IAW Army Field Manual 34-81,Weather Support for Army Tactical Operations. 4.4.7.2. (Added-ACC) BWS contingency plans and readiness responsibilities include performing the following duties to assess, monitor, maintain, and report the readiness of squadron headquarters personnel and equipment for deployed operations. As appropriate, they will assist subordinate weather organizations with overall management of their respective readiness programs. 4.4.7.2.1. (Added-ACC) Develop, coordinate, and provide weather inputs/annexes to war, exercise, contingency, and installation plans for each level of supported Army unit operations. 4.4.7.2.2. (Added-ACC) Manage unit commander assessments of and reports on the status of unit resources and training IAW AFI 10-201 and other applicable AF guidance. 4.4.7.2.3. (Added-ACC) Manage unit commander assessments, monitoring, and reporting of unit deployment readiness data through the Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) Unit Type Code (UTC) Reporting Tool (ART) IAW AFI 10-244. 4.4.7.2.4. (Added-ACC) Ensure weather personnel and equipment designated to fill UTCs postured in the UTC Availability (UTA) for supporting AF and Army missions comply with the training, deployment, redeployment, readiness and preparation requirements specified in AFMAN 23-110, USAF Supply Manual; AFI 10-401; AFI 10-403; and applicable host Army installation and supported unit training and deployment requirements. 4.4.7.2.5. (Added-ACC) Develop, maintain, and implement comprehensive mobility checklists to ensure all required actions are completed during pre- deployment and redeployment of unit personnel and equipment. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 29

4.4.7.2.6. (Added-ACC) Synchronize unit training schedules with applicable AEF and Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) spin-up activities. 4.4.7.2.7. (Added-ACC) Coordinate planning, development, and execution of applicable supported Army units’ weather intelligence training objectives throughout the ARFORGEN process. 4.4.7.2.8. (Added-ACC) Coordinate and schedule field training exercises with host Army installation(s), as required. 4.4.7.2.9. (Added-ACC) Perform unit budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates IAW AFI 65-601, Volume 1, Budget Guidance and Procedures and AFI 65-601, Volume 2, Budget Management for Operations. 4.4.7.2.10. (Added-ACC) Perform unit budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and actual expenditures IAW AFI 65-601, Volume 1, Budget Guidance and Procedures and AFI 65-601, Volume 2, Budget Management for Operations. 4.4.7.2.11. (Added-ACC) Establish and maintain a logistics capability that includes equipment and radio maintenance and manage Air Force unit supply accounts IAW AFMAN 23-110. 4.4.7.2.12. (Added-ACC) Manage Army unit supply accounts, MTOE, and ammunition IAW AFI 15-182 and governing Army directives. 4.4.7.2.13. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with host installation Army Central Issue Facilities to equip unit personnel with tactical/deployment gear. 4.4.7.2.14. (Added-ACC) Manage maintenance support for unit tactical vehicles IAW applicable Army and Air Force directives. 4.4.7.2.15. (Added-ACC) Manage weapons (including accessories) pre-deployment inspections, periodic Combat Arms Training and Maintenance System inspections and inventories, and armory security IAW applicable Army directives. 4.4.7.2.16. (Added-ACC) Request and obtain ammunition for exercises IAW applicable Army directives. 4.4.7.2.17. (Added-ACC) Manage/perform unit information technology client-level support, administration, maintenance, and installation activities IAW applicable AF and Army directives. 4.4.8. (Added-ACC) ACC BWS assessment responsibilities include performing the following duties to oversee and manage assessments and standardization of squadron headquarters weather operations and assist subordinate weather organizations as appropriate. 4.4.8.1. (Added-ACC) Develop standardized certification tools and checklists. Conduct and document initial position certification, annual position recertification, and AEF spin- up phase checkrides for squadron headquarters personnel IAW AFI 15-127. 30 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

4.4.8.2. (Added-ACC) Establish and maintain a unit Self-Assessment Program to monitor and assess BWS compliance with applicable AF and Army directives and complement external Air Force inspection programs IAW AFI 90-201 and AFI 15-128. 4.4.8.3. (Added-ACC) Perform assistance visits to subordinate BWS weather organizations, as required. 4.4.8.4. (Added-ACC) Develop, collect, and analyze technical performance data to evaluate the accuracy and impact of weather information provided to supported units at each level of supported Army operations IAW AFI 15-114, Functional Resource and Weather Technical Performance Evaluation and AFI 15-128. 4.4.8.5. (Added-ACC) Implement performance standards and go/no-go proficiency requirements IAW governing directives. 4.4.8.6. (Added-ACC) Review changes to new and revised weather support documentation and/or agreements IAW AFMAN 15-129, Volume 2, Air and Space Weather Operations – Exploitation. 4.4.8.7. (Added-ACC) Assist ACC/CSS weather maintenance support technicians with coordinating and conducting communications functional area staff assistance, evaluations, and qualification visits to BWS organizations with Air Force civilian weather maintenance technicians assigned IAW the HQ ACC/A3W and HQ ACC/A6C MOA for management and oversight of weather maintenance services. 4.4.8.8. (Added-ACC) As applicable, crossfeed weather operations and training best practices to HQ 93 AGOW/DO, HQ ACC/A3W, and other BWSs. 4.4.8.9. (Added-ACC) Assist aligned ACC-gained ANG weather flights (Ref: Table 4.1. below) with establishing and maintaining their respective unit Self-Assessment Programs IAW AFI 90-201 and AFI 15-128. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 31

Table 4.1. (Added) Alignment of ACC BW Squadrons with ACC Gained ANG WFs for Assistance with Unit Self-Assessment Programs. Location State Organization Mission ACC Aligned BW Squadron Andrews AFB MD 121 WF BW Support 18 WS Austin TX 209 WF BW Support 3 WS Camp Blanding FL 159 WF BW Support 18 WS AIN, Bradford Camp Murray WA 116 WF BW Support 3 WS Charlotte NC 156 WF BW Support 18 WS Ellington Field, TX 111 WF BW Support 3 WS Houston Forbes Field, KS 127 WF BW Support 3 WS Topeka Fort Indiantown PA 203 WF BW Support 18 WS Gap AIN, Lickdale Indianapolis IN 207 WF BW Support 18 WS Little Rock AFB AR 154 WF BW Support 3 WS March ARB CA 210 WF BW Support 3 WS Volk Field WI 126 WF BW Support 18 WS Minneapolis/St MN 208 WF BW Support 3 WS Paul IAP Nashville TN 105 WF BW Support 18 WS Otis ANGB MA 202 WF BW Support 18 WS Port Hueneme CA 195 WF BW Support 3 WS Portland IAP OR 123 WF BW Support 3 WS Richmond VA 200 WF BW Support 18 WS Rickenbacker AB OH 164 WF BW Support 18 WS

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4.5. Weather Squadrons Supporting SOF. 4.5.1. 23d Weather Squadron (23 WS) will: 4.5.1.1. Provide a single reachback source for METOC products and data in support of all Special Operations Forces (SOF) training and operations worldwide. The 23 WS is capable of providing point and area MWPs precisely tailored to meet SOF mission requirements. Since 23 WS works for SOF operators deployed across all Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), 23 WS must closely coordinate product development with affected OWSs to ensure horizontal consistency within the GCC Area of Operations. 23 WS will support the OWS by assuming responsibility for development of high-fidelity products for SOF operating within the OWS’s geographic area of responsibility. In the event that a Joint exercise, mission, or operation is predominately SOF, the 23 WS is capable of functioning as the JMCO when requested by the SMO or JMO, through United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for GCCs, and coordinated with the appropriate OWS. 4.5.1.2. Provide mission planning and mission execution forecasts (MEFs) to deployed SOF operators without direct support weather personnel. 4.5.1.3. Provide tailored mission forecasts and/or tailored METOC data to deployed Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) weather and Special Operations Weather Team (SOWT) personnel. Tailor data and products to meet exacting format requirements and deployed bandwidth restrictions. 4.5.1.4. Assist and augment Joint SOF METOC operational support when tasked by USSOCOM. 4.5.1.5. Provide point-specific MEF products, to include TAF and resource protection products, for SOF-controlled deployed airfields and operations bases. When designated as the JMCO, will provide Joint Operations Area Forecasts/Mission Control Forecasts, in coordination with appropriate OWSs, for SOF training and operations. 4.5.1.6. Provide daily planning and operations support to the 623 AOC Commander and staff. When tasked, deploy weather personnel to provide direct support to the Combined/Joint Special Operations Air Component (C/JSOAC). 4.5.1.7. Support the 1W052 Upgrade Training process (the “SOWT Pipeline”) when tasked by HQ AFSOC/A3. 4.5.2. 10th Combat Weather Squadron (10 CWS) will: 4.5.2.1. Employ special operations weather teams (SOWT) to conduct METOC and space environmental operations with special operations organizations as directed. 4.5.2.2. Provide support to USASOC IAW section 4.4. of this instruction (Weather Squadrons Supporting Army Operations) and AFI 15-135 Volume 3, Special Operations Weather Team Operations. 4.6. All Weather Squadrons. All Weather Squadrons described in this chapter will: 4.6.1. Conduct seasonal continuation training, at least quarterly, concentrating on environmental threats to operations associated with the upcoming season. OWSs will make their seasonal training packages available for world-wide consumption. EWXSs are exempt AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 33

(personnel should be current prior to their deployment), but should focus on the seasonal threats relative to their respective theaters (through daily discussions, chats, etc). 4.6.2. Perform qualification, upgrade, and mobility training to ensure all deployable personnel can achieve and maintain the proficiency required to support tasked deployed operations. EWXSs are exempt (personnel should be current prior to their deployment) but will evaluate all personnel arriving in-theater to determine if they possess appropriate/documented skills and qualifications needed to meet mission requirements. Note: Personnel can be sent home from the theater if they do not possess the appropriate skills/qualifications needed to support the mission. 4.6.3. Conduct and document initial certification checkrides and annual recertification checkrides on primary duty position. Checkrides completed as part of pre-deployment preparation satisfy this requirement if the evaluated tasks cover those tasks performed in the primary duty position. This section does not apply to EWXSs. 4.6.4. Conduct and document training and certification in the Air Force Training Record (AFTR) IAW the 1W0XX Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). 4.6.5. Squadron Commanders will perform a unit self-inspection within 90 days of assumption of command and annually thereafter. Weather-specific self-inspections will be accomplished using the applicable portions of the HQ USAF, AFWA and parent MAJCOM (if applicable) weather compliance performance checklists. This section does not apply to EWXSs. 34 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

Chapter 5

WEATHER SPECIALTY TEAMS

5.1. Weather Specialty Teams (WST). WSTs exist to exploit the environment by integrating into the full spectrum of operations and intelligence, providing environmental situational awareness and enabling decision superiority for commanders. WSTs use the characterized weather information and data provided by other weather organizations (i.e. AFWA, OWSs, etc.) to build a 3-D picture of the battlespace and the environmental threats affecting it. 5.2. WSTs supporting Air and Space Operations Centers (AOC) . These organizations will: 5.2.1. Tailor and integrate environmental impacts to meet the short-, medium- and long- range mission needs of the Combined/Joint Forces Air Component Commander (C/JFACC) staff and each of the divisions and specialty/support functions within the AOC. 5.2.2. Evaluate the impact of METOC and space environmental effects on weapons systems and operations of both friendly and enemy forces across the spectrum of mission profiles. 5.2.3. Execute processes and procedures identified in AFI 13-1AOC Vol 3, Operational Procedures--Air and Space Operations Center. 5.2.4. Coordinate and document Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET) data requirements with the supporting OWS. 5.3. The 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) Weather Operations Directorate [618 AOC (TACC)/XOW]. 618 AOC (TACC)/XOW provides weather services to the 618 AOC (TACC) to include mission execution forecasts for United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)-tasked missions and other selected missions flown by AMC and AMC-gained Air Reserve Component flying organizations. 618 AOC (TACC)/XOW will: 5.3.1. Provide tailored staff weather briefing support to 618 AOC (TACC), 18 AF, AMC, and USTRANSCOM IAW 618 AOC (TACC)/CC, AMC/A3, and USTRANSCOM J3 Memorandum of Agreement. 5.3.2. Provide support to 618 AOC (TACC) planning functions for operations, exercises, contingencies, special assignment airlift, and channel operations. 5.3.3. Assess and assist in the mitigation and management of weather impacts/risks to AMC global mobility operations. 5.3.4. Provide MEFs and weather risk assessments for: 5.3.4.1. All missions under 618 AOC (TACC) command and control (C2), except contract commercial carriers. IAW AFI 11-207, Combat Aircraft Delivery, all CORONET tanker support missions are under 618 AOC (TACC) C2. 5.3.4.2. AMC and AMC-gained ARC flying units/missions based on AMC installations, except for: 5.3.4.2.1. Flying units whose predominant missions are Very Important Person Special Airlift Mission (VIPSAM) and individual VIPSAM missions. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 35

5.3.4.2.2. Operational and exercise Task Force 294 (TF-294) missions. 5.3.4.3. AMC and AMC-gained ARC flying units not based on AMC installations as directed by 18 AF/CC. 5.3.5. Provide subject matter expertise in support of Mobility Air Forces (MAF) C2 system requirements development, design reviews, and testing plan development. 5.3.6. Identify MAF C2 system capabilities required to integrate weather information into 618 AOC (TACC) planning, C2, and execution processes. 5.3.7. Provide personnel to support operational testing of MAF C2 systems. 5.4. HQ ACC Air Operations Squadron Weather Flight (HQ ACC AOS/AOSW). The HQ ACC AOS/AOSW is the lead organization providing tailored weather support to AOS-controlled missions (which includes all CORONET movements) and may also be called upon to support other non-AOS controlled missions as required (e.g. ACC GLOBAL POWER, E-3 AWACS/E-8 JSTARS). ACC AOS/AOSW will: 5.4.1. Determine and document weather support requirements for all aircraft movements under control of the ACC AOS. 5.4.2. Assume Lead Weather Unit role and inherent responsibilities for all AOS-controlled missions. 5.4.3. Provide MISSIONWATCH services to the AOS Mission Control Center from launch minus 6 hours (L-6) until mission completion (AOS-controlled movements only). 5.4.4. (Added-ACC) Provide weather support to the HQ ACC command staff and CAT. 5.5. Air Force Operations Group (AFOG) Weather Division (AF/A3O-AOW). IAW AFMD 23, Air Force Operations Group, the AFOG Weather Division provides weather support to members of Congress, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, senior DoD officials, the Joint Staff, National Military Command Center (NMCC), HQ USAF, HQ US Army, the Air Force Operations Group, the Army Operations Center. It also provides, primarily through its Joint Presidential Weather Support Unit (JPWSU) at AFOG’s Operating Location A, weather support to the President, Vice President, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, and Camp David. 5.5.1. AF/A3O-AOW will: 5.5.1.1. Tailor and integrate air, space, land, and oceanographic environmental information into situational awareness products in support of HQ USAF, HQ US Army, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), NMCC, and other senior Pentagon staff organizations as required. 5.5.1.2. Provide staff weather support to the Air Force Crisis Actions Team (AFCAT) and Army Crisis Action Team (ACAT) during contingencies, emergencies and exercises. 5.5.1.3. Provide climatology reports, planning weather and other staff weather support as required. 5.5.1.4. Coordinate with and assist 15 OWS with weather watch, warning, and advisory support as required for the White House, Pentagon, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, Camp David, and the Alternate Joint Communications Center (AJCC). 36 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

5.5.2. The JPWSU will: 5.5.2.1. Provide operational weather support to the President, Vice President, White House Military Office (WHMO), and other military units supporting WHMO as required. 5.5.2.2. Provide mission planning support, MEFs, and MISSIONWATCH services for Marine One Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) airlift missions worldwide. 5.5.2.3. Act as lead forecast unit (LFU) for any airlift operations where Marine Helicopter Squadron One and (AF-1) mission execution time frames and geographic locations overlap. 5.5.2.4. Coordinate point weather warnings and other specialized weather support with AFWA or the appropriate OWS for presidential missions worldwide. 5.6. Contingency Response Group (CRG). CRG weather personnel will: 5.6.1. Provide/arrange for weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWAs) for deployed locations. 5.6.2. Provide/disseminate weather observations at deployed locations using AFWA provided KQ identifier. USTRANSCOM-tasked CRG weather personnel will request KQ identifiers through 618 AOC (TACC)/XOW. 5.6.3. Coordinate with co-located weather personnel (e.g. NATO personnel, indigenous, etc) at deployed location, as required. USTRANSCOM-tasked CRG weather personnel will coordinate TAF support with the appropriate OWS through 618 AOC (TACC)/XOW. 5.6.4. Coordinate with and assist responsible AOC (618 AOC (TACC)/XOW for USTRANSCOM-tasked missions) with weather-related risk management decisions pertaining to the deployed location. 5.6.5. Coordinate with and assist responsible OWS with TAF and weather warning/advisory support as required. 5.7. Responsibilities applicable to all WSTs. All WSTs will: 5.7.1. Conduct seasonal continuation training, at least quarterly, concentrating on environmental threats to operations associated with the upcoming season. 5.7.2. Perform qualification, upgrade, and mobility training to ensure all deployable personnel can achieve and maintain the proficiency required to support tasked deployed operations. 5.7.3. Conduct and document initial certification checkrides and annual recertification checkrides on primary duty positions. 5.7.4. Conduct and document training and certification in the AFTR IAW the 1W0XX CFETP. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 37

Chapter 6

WEATHER FLIGHTS, DETACHMENTS AND OPERATING LOCATIONS

6.1. Weather Flights (WF). WF is the generic term used in this document to describe WFs, detachments, and operating locations whose primary purpose is to facilitate exploitation of the environment through integration into every phase of operations-planning and execution processes. WFs assess the mission environment to determine environmental threats, and where possible, find alternatives to mitigate those threats. Each flight has unique characteristics and functions based on its parent/host unit’s mission, geographic location and level of command. Core roles, responsibilities, processes and procedures will largely be the same. WFs support the entire spectrum of Air Force, Army, and Special Operations’ Active and Reserve Component mission types including but not limited to: aviation and ground operations conducted at home station and deployed locations. WFs are also responsible to support other parent/host unit operations where success may depend on mitigation of environmental threats (Civil Engineering, Logistics, Communications, etc.). WF functions include the Staff Integration function, Mission Integration function and the Airfield Support function. 6.2. General. WFs will: 6.2. (ACC)ACC weather squadrons, flights, detachments, and operating locations will: 6.2.1. Provide direct staff, mission planning and execution weather support in garrison and at deployed locations. WFs should, when possible, deploy with their parent/host units to provide support (e.g., contingency, exercise, off-station employment, etc.). 6.2.1.1. If unable to support deployed parent/host unit directly, accomplish support via reachback to home station. Note: When parent/host unit assets deploy across COCOMs (e.g., a Combat Aviation Brigade or F-16 Squadron deploys to Iraq from CONUS), reachback support is not required from the parent/host WF. Daily weather support to the deployed unit(s) will be provided through the respective COCOM WFs. 6.2.1.2. If unable to support deployed parent/host unit via reachback to home station, arrange for support to be provided by the supporting OWS or by the WF in-place at the operating location. 6.2.2. Comply with AR 115-10/AFI 15-157 (IP) when providing support to Army units as required. 6.2.3. Establish daily hours of operation and flex/surge to meet the operational mission needs of the parent/host unit. Reachback to the OWS, while an acceptable practice during manning constraints, will not be routinely substituted in place of direct support with which the WF is tasked/responsible. Therefore, WFs will schedule their personnel around mission requirements, not airfield hours of operation, unless required to manually take or augment automated observations as required by AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations. 6.2.3.1. Personnel will be on duty during published airfield hours (at a minimum) if the WF is augmenting the observation or is operating as a manual station. 38 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

6.2.3.2. WFs are not required to have personnel on duty when airfield is closed unless the Severe Weather Action Plan (SWAP) has been implemented and/or support to parent/host unit operational mission dictates. 6.2.3.3. When possible, coordinate requirements with the supporting OWS for flight weather briefing support to those Army VFR flights conducted outside normal squadron/battalion operations when the airfield is closed and/or weather personnel are unavailable. 6.2.3.4. WFs will coordinate requests for briefing support with the supporting OWS on larger operations when the weather organization cannot provide exploitation products to the host unit due to manning levels or Temporary Duty (TDY) commitments. 6.2.4. WFs will not have personnel on duty solely to provide briefings for Aero Club flying activities. During normal operating hours, WFs will provide flight weather briefings to Aero Club members performing official Air Force operational duties (e.g., and Initial Flying Training Programs). Aero Club members performing official flight duties outside of normal operating hours should be advised of remote and self-briefing capabilities. 6.2.5. Provide service IAW posted duty priorities for walk-in requests from transient aircrews. When transient or staged aircrews request briefing support, WFs will: 6.2.5.1. Provide a briefing or update an existing briefing form as time and resources allow. EXCEPTION: Refer flight weather briefing requests for AMC, USAFE, and PACAF integrated flight-management (IFM) missions to the appropriate IFM weather support agency (e.g. 618 AOC (TACC)/XOW, 21 OWS, and 17 OWS respectively). WFs may provide access to meteorological satellite imagery, take off data, and other perishable weather data for IFM crews upon request, but will refer the aircrew to their supporting IFM weather organization for weather updates to the actual mission package. 6.2.5.2. If unable to provide a briefing or update an existing briefing, provide contact information for the supporting OWS and direct the aircrew to Airfield Operations- provided terminals for online access to weather support. Assist aircrew as time permits. 6.2.6. Relay pertinent information to supporting OWS concerning changing local conditions that significantly diverge from forecasted conditions, especially affecting resource protection or the TAF. 6.2.7. Provide PMSV when contacted by aircrew via phone patch or any other communications device. 6.2.8. If equipped as a Solar Electro-Optical Network site, provide solar observations IAW AFWAI 15-2, Space Environmental Observations, Solar Optical And Radio Observing. 6.2.9. Provide upper air observations IAW FMH 3, Rawinsonde and Pibal Observations, as required to support garrison/deployed operations, if equipped with upper air observing equipment. Disseminate observations to AFWA and the appropriate OWS to supplement other upper air observations or provide observations in data-sparse regions. 6.2.10. Forward requests from foreign nations for DoD weather data, imagery, technical information, and software tools through appropriate FDO and STINFO to respective MAJCOM weather functional. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 39

6.2.11. Incorporate the MIRF and RIRF managed by the supporting OWS into qualification and continuation training. WFs will contribute pertinent METSAT imagery or radar signatures that may be of training value to the supporting OWS for consideration for inclusion into the MIRF/RIRF. 6.2.12. Identify local or fine scale influences on weather parameters yielding empirical evidence that may support establishment of a rule of thumb (ROT) for the installation and military operating areas. These will be identified as observed and passed on to the supporting OWS for validation. The WF role will not exceed gathering and furnishing of information. 6.2.12. (ACC) ACC and ACC-gained weather organizations responsibilities for providing and/or arranging weather support to rotational Army unit combat training exercises conducted at the JRTC, Ft Polk, LA and the NTC, Ft Irwin, CA will include: 6.2.12.1. (Added-ACC) The 548th Combat Training Squadron weather flight (548 CTS/DOC), Ft Polk, LA and the 12th CTS weather flight (12 CTS/OSW), Ft Irwin, CA will: 6.2.12.1.1. (Added-ACC) General: 6.2.12.1.1.1. (Added-ACC) Complete mandatory observer controller/trainer (OC/T) and combat mission readiness training requirements IAW applicable Air Force, ACC, FORSCOM, NTC, and JRTC directives. 6.2.12.1.1.2. (Added-ACC) Develop and coordinate on NTC/JRTC memorandums of instruction (MOI), training objectives, and support plans. 6.2.12.1.1.3. (Added-ACC) Provide relevant NTC/JRTC climatology information, light data, templates, points of contact, resource protection guidelines, weather resource links and checklists using web services to support weather integration and comply with applicable Federal guidance. 6.2.12.1.1.4. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with OL-G, HQ ACC/A3W to establish and maintain standardized checklists for evaluating deployed BWT combat readiness and integration of weather and weather effects information with aligned Army units under tactical conditions. 6.2.12.1.1.5. (Added-ACC) Provide deployed BW Team (BWT) access to data from weather sensors located on the Ft Irwin/Ft Polk range complexes. 6.2.12.1.2. (Added-ACC) Pre-Exercise: 6.2.12.1.2.1. (Added-ACC) Provide aligned rotational Army unit SWOs with copies of applicable NTC/JRTC MOIs, SOPs, and climatology data NLT 30 days prior to the start of exercise rotations. 6.2.12.1.2.2. (Added-ACC) Advise NTC/JRTC exercise directors on weather OC/T manning shortfalls each rotation adjust as required. 6.2.12.1.3. (Added-ACC) Exercise execution: 6.2.12.1.3.1. (Added-ACC) Provide fully trained and qualified weather OC/Ts. 6.2.12.1.3.2. (Added-ACC) Conduct evaluations of deployed BWT combat 40 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

readiness and integration of weather and weather effects information with aligned Army units under tactical conditions. 6.2.12.1.3.3. (Added-ACC) Provide staff weather support to exercise Division Tactical Operations Center (D-TOC)/Joint Operations Center (JOC) NTC/JRTC staffs, rotational Army unit blue forces, and opposing force operations. 6.2.12.1.3.4. (Added-ACC) Provide the following general weather information for NTC/JRTC training areas to support echelons/elements of rotational Army units without direct deployed BWT support: 6.2.12.1.3.4.1. (Added-ACC) Mission planning weather information tailored to AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules, and Army Regulation 95-1, Flight Regulations, weather minimums. 6.2.12.1.3.4.2. (Added-ACC) Extended 120-hour forecasts for locations with documented requirements that include: generalized sky condition/weather, maximum and minimum temperature, predominant wind speed/direction, and precipitation type. 6.2.12.1.3.4.3. (Added-ACC) Relevant terminal aerodrome forecast(s), surface weather observations, and watches, warnings, and advisories. 6.2.12.1.3.5. (Added-ACC) Provide deployed BWTs with technical assistance on analyzing actual or simulated local weather regimes and terrain effects. 6.2.12.1.3.6. (Added-ACC) Provide deployed BWT and supported Army unit decision makers with realistic battlefield scenarios that include information on: 6.2.12.1.3.6.1. (Added-ACC) Regional weather characterization products and communications systems. 6.2.12.1.3.6.2. (Added-ACC) Potential weather impacts and integration of weather and weather effects information into supported unit decision-making processes and C2 systems. 6.2.12.1.3.7. (Added-ACC) Assist deployed BWTs with back-up communications, as required. 6.2.12.1.4. (Added-ACC) Post Exercise: 6.2.12.1.4.1. (Added-ACC) Conduct after actions reviews, hot washes, performance feedback sessions, and collect inputs for after-actions reports. 6.2.12.1.4.2. (Added-ACC) Provide written reports exercise evaluation results to the deployed BWT’s assigned weather organization(s), parent BWS, and OL- G, HQ ACC NLT 30 days of each exercise. At minimum, reports should include the following information: 6.2.12.1.4.2.1. (Added-ACC) Executive summary 6.2.12.1.4.2.2. (Added-ACC) Deployed weather personnel 6.2.12.1.4.2.3. (Added-ACC) Deployed/fixed weather equipment 6.2.12.1.4.2.4. (Added-ACC) Training objectives (aggregate, aviation, and AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 41

BCT) and percentage achieved 6.2.12.1.4.2.5. (Added-ACC) Significant exercise highlights 6.2.12.1.4.2.6. (Added-ACC) Lessons learned, observations, issues, and trends 6.2.12.1.4.2.7. (Added-ACC) Conclusion 6.2.12.1.4.2.8. (Added-ACC) Contact information 6.2.12.2. (Added-ACC) Rotational BWT SWOs will complete the following actions NLT 30 prior to the start of exercises: 6.2.12.2.1. (Added-ACC) Pre-Exercise, NLT 30 days prior to start of each exercise rotation: 6.2.12.2.2. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with BWS leadership and aligned Army units to coordinate exercise objectives and identify deployed Army echelons/elements that require deployed BWT support. 6.2.12.2.3. (Added-ACC) Identify and arrange for the required personnel, equipment, logistics, products, services, communications, and life support resources needed to support aligned rotational Army unit training objectives. 6.2.12.2.4. (Added-ACC) Identify, in writing, weather personnel, equipment, logistics, products, services, communications, and life support limitations to higher echelons in a timely manner to mitigate shortfalls. 6.2.12.2.5. (Added-ACC) Coordinate exercise resource protection forecast criteria and lead times; weather product issue and valid times; dissemination procedures with 12 CTS/OSW / 548 CTS/DOC. 6.2.12.2.6. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with 12 CTS/OSW / 548 CTS/DOC on exercise MOIs. 6.2.12.2.7. (Added-ACC) Provide and/or arrange pre-deployment mission planning weather information for aligned rotational Army unit(s). 6.2.12.2.8. (Added-ACC) Request pre-deployment technical assistance for tactical weather/communication systems, as required, from the 2d Combat Weather Systems Squadron, through HQ ACC/A3WO. 6.2.12.2.9. (Added-ACC) Request KQ identifiers, as required, from the HQ Air Force Weather Agency’s Current Operations Division IAW AFMAN 15-129, Volume 2. 6.2.12.2.10. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with BWS leadership (as applicable), aligned rotational Army units, and 12 CTS/OSW / 548 CTS/DOC to identify and document BWT exercise objectives. 6.2.12.2.11. (Added-ACC) Coordinate with 12 CTS/OSW / 548 CTS/DOC and submit support assistance requests, as required, to the servicing operational weather squadron IAW AFMAN 15-129, Volume 2. 42 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

6.2.12.2.12. (Added-ACC) Coordinate maintenance support procedures for deployed rotational BWT communications outages. 6.2.12.3. (Added-ACC) BWTs tasked to provide support to aligned rotational Army units will: 6.2.12.3.1. (Added-ACC) Deploy with all required tactical meteorological and communications equipment. 6.2.13. Conduct seasonal continuation training, at least quarterly, concentrating on environmental threats to operations associated with the upcoming season. Training should focus on environmental sensitivity thresholds pertinent to DoD full-spectrum operations including, but not limited to, supported weapons systems, platforms, mission profiles, TTPs, mission-essential task lists (METLs), and integration of environmental threats into JOPP, MDMP, IPB, C4ISR systems, ORM processes and the COP. WFs will leverage seasonal training material from their supporting OWS. 6.2.14. Perform qualification, upgrade, and mobility training to ensure all deployable personnel can achieve and maintain the proficiency required to support tasked deployed operations. 6.2.15. Conduct initial certification checkrides and annual recertification checkrides on primary duty position(s). Document initial certification and recertification on AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and Recurring Training, regardless of rank. All personnel will be position qualified to operate from an Alternate Operating Location (AOL). 6.2.16. Conduct and document training and certification in the AFTR IAW the 1W0XX CFETP. 6.2.17. Support U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine missions on Joint Bases where the AF has the lead for base operations and sustainment support provided those missions do not require specialized support and are akin to support normally given to AF and Army units. This support will not drive additional manpower or other costs to the AF without an interservice agreement coordinated at HQ USAF/A3O-W. 6.2.18. Coordinate support for Air Force remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), controlled via remote split operations (RSO), with the WF directly supporting the RSO C2 center (e.g., 432 OSS/OSW, 9 OSS/OSW, 3 SOS/WX). For go/no-go weather recommendations affecting the RSO phase of a mission (e.g., pre-mission planning, weather recall or dynamic re-tasking of an airborne RPA), WFs will defer to the WF directly supporting the RSO C2 center. MWPs for launch and recovery element (LRE) and divert locations, whether provided by a collocated WF or OWS via reachback, will include RPA mission-limiting weather thresholds as determined by the RSO C2 center. To ensure combat forces at all echelons receive consistent information, the WF supporting the RSO C2 element will inform other weather elements involved in the mission (e.g., WF collocated with a LRE, AOC WST, JOC, etc.) when RPA operations are affected by weather as soon as practical. 6.2.19. Ensure RPAs tasked to deploy without organic weather forces receive weather support from gaining weather team assigned to the deployed C2 function. Only Group 3 (e.g., RQ-7B Shadow, MQ-5B Hunter, MQ-1C Grey Eagle) or larger RPA will receive mission-specific aviation weather support (i.e., similar to a UH-60, AH-64, etc.); Group 2 or AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 43

smaller RPA (e.g., RQ-11B Raven, Scan Eagle) will receive general weather support (i.e., “area forecasts” not tailored to specific missions), as defined in AR 115-10/AFI 15-157 (IP). Weather products for launch/recovery (L/R) locations, whether provided by a collocated WF or OWS via reachback, will include critical RPA environmental sensitivity thresholds as determined by the C2 entity responsible for the RPA. To ensure combat forces at all echelons receive consistent information, the WF supporting RPA operations will inform other weather elements involved in the mission [e.g., BCT WF, Division WF, AOC WST (if the RPA mission was included on the ATO), JOC/TOC, etc.] when RPA operations are affected by weather as soon as practical. Note: Refer to Joint Concept of Operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (25 Nov 08) for definitions of RPA Groups. In addition, for the purpose of this publication RPA and UAS are synonymous. 6.2.20. (Added-ACC) Ensure weather personnel and equipment designated to fill UTCs postured in the UTC Availability (UTA) for supporting AF and Army missions comply with the training, deployment, redeployment, readiness and preparation requirements specified in AFI 10-401; AFI 10-403; AFMAN 23-110; this supplement; and applicable local directives. BW organizations will also comply with host Army installation and supported Army organization training and deployment planning requirements. 6.2.21. (Added-ACC) Establish and maintain a deployment reference binder (or electronic equivalent) that includes load plans, pre-deployment briefings, AF/Army equipment accountability lists, supported organizations’ plans, and other deployment-relevant information as needed. 6.2.22. (Added-ACC) Establish and maintain pre-deployment checklists to help ensure all required actions are completed prior to deployment. At a minimum, pre-deployment checklists will: 6.2.22.1. (Added-ACC) Identify deploying personnel/equipment (including Communications Security materials) and associated shortfalls. Notify chain-of-command and HQ ACC/A3W of any shortfalls as soon as they are identified. 6.2.22.2. (Added-ACC) Identify deployed weather operations requirements, to include support from the supporting OWS(s). 6.2.22.3. (Added-ACC) Identify communications requirements to the supporting AF or Army communications unit. 6.2.22.4. (Added-ACC) Inspect personal gear of all deploying personnel for serviceability and/or missing items and resolve deficiencies. 6.2.22.5. (Added-ACC) Complete pre-deployment personnel briefings (e.g., mission, security, safety, personal affairs, finance, dependent care) IAW AFI 10-403. 6.2.22.6. (Added-ACC) Obtain and review deployment area information (e.g., maps, country guides, climatology, terrain, geography, culture, light data). 6.2.22.7. (Added-ACC) Develop a letter of instruction, if the lead weather organization. 6.2.22.8. (Added-ACC) Deploy with standard operating procedures that can be tailored to support deployed weather operations requirements. 44 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

6.2.22.9. (Added-ACC) Inventory and inspect vehicles, equipment, administrative kits, supplies, publications, forms, and charts; repair or replace broken or missing items; and pack equipment for deployment. 6.2.22.10. (Added-ACC) Verify accuracy and receipt of AF deployment orders. 6.3. WF Commander/WF Chief and NCOIC. For brevity, the term “WF leadership” will be used in place of WF Commander, WF Chief, OIC and NCOIC unless duties specific to individual positions apply. One of the essential responsibilities of WF leadership is to gain an intimate knowledge of the various missions their parent/host unit is tasked with supporting or executing, identify and understand specific impacts of the environment on those missions, and impart this to their subordinates through enduring processes and procedures. This is accomplished through establishing relationships with key decisionmakers in the supported agencies based on open, continuing communication. Leadership must be proactively involved with these agencies, building trust through the consistent application of weather skills and mission-based knowledge to enhance and achieve mission success. WF leadership will: 6.3. (ACC)ACC weather squadrons, flights, detachments, and operating locations will: 6.3.1. Engage with base/post agencies to determine weather support requirements. 6.3.1.1. To the maximum extent possible, document weather support in appropriate existing parent/host unit plans and directives [e.g., Installation Emergency Management Plan 10-2 (IEMP 10-2) and any other applicable plans containing an Annex H or weather appendix]. Stand-alone weather support documents covering specific support, unable to be documented elsewhere, are allowed but should be kept to a minimum. 6.3.1.2. Determine parent/host organization WWA criteria, required lead-times and notification requirements. This information will be coordinated with the supporting OWS and documented on the installation data page. 6.3.1.3. Assist parent/host unit in creation of a dissemination plan for WWA information to ensure base/post agencies consistently receive timely notification of potential and/or forecasted significant weather events that may impact local operations and/or damage base/post resources. 6.3.1.3.1. AF WFs will assist in creation of the IEMP 10-2 Appendix A IAW AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations. 6.3.1.4. Coordinate dissemination plan with supporting OWS for use with an automated warning dissemination system and document in the installation data page. 6.3.2. Establish outage reporting procedures for weather equipment and communications systems with the appropriate garrison/deployed maintenance unit and with the AFWA Consolidated Support Center (CSC). 6.3.2.1. (Added-ACC) Document all communication and equipment outages. Outage logs will be maintained on either an AF general purpose or locally developed form; record outages for each piece of meteorological, communication, and/or sensing equipment. Use the AFRIMS RDS to obtain appropriate retention and disposition for the outage logs. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 45

6.3.2.2. (Added-ACC) During normal duty hours, notify their respective weather squadron director of operations and the HQ ACC Contingency and Readiness Branch (HQ ACC/A3WC) Weather Systems Manager (AF support weather organizations) of prolonged (i.e., exceeding 48 hours) or recurring weather systems or communications outages that impact weather operations. 6.3.3. Coordinate with parent/host command structure to ensure WF personnel have appropriate security clearance for, and are granted access to, mission planning and execution information required to properly exploit air and space environmental information and mitigate environmental threats to mission success. 6.3.4. Document supported operations’ (1) mission profiles, (2) planning and execution phases, and (3) environmental sensitivities and train all personnel on them. 6.3.5. Use the applicable portions of the HQ USAF, AFWA and parent MAJCOM (if applicable) weather compliance performance checklists to perform a unit self-inspection within 90 days of a change in senior WF leadership and annually thereafter. 6.3.6. Complete all AF-directed and locally determined training and certification requirements for all local WF duty positions within 120 days of assignment. 6.3.7. Schedule operations (opening/closing hours, manpower allocation, etc) around the battle rhythm of the supported mission. Operations must be flexible enough to respond to daily changes in battle rhythm. 6.3.8. Coordinate deployment posturing and logistic requirements through appropriate channels (e.g. MAJCOM FAM, Unit Deployment Manager, Logistics Squadron, Army G- 4/S-4 or G-2/S-2). 6.3.9. Develop and implement SWAP operations to ensure sufficient personnel are available during potential/actual severe weather events or during meteorological/operational events critical to mission success. WF leadership will determine which environmental conditions require SWAP. For garrison operations, SWAP may be linked to watch/warning products (reference AFI 10-229, Responding To Severe Weather Events, for additional guidance). At expeditionary locations, SWAP is integral to resource protection; exact processes and procedures may be limited at austere locations or during combat/maneuver phases of military operations. See also AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations, for guidance on augmentation of automated weather observing systems during SWAP. 6.3.10. Develop procedures to provide appropriate information to the installation agency (usually the command post) that prepares Operational Report 3 (OPREP-3) reports for the installation commander IAW AFI 10-229. For AF WFs, severe weather events are reported to the command agency of the supported location IAW OPREP-3 reporting procedures in AFMAN 10-206, Operational Reporting. Army support WFs will follow locally coordinated procedures. Ensure the OWS and the parent MAJCOM weather functional (or equivalent) are aware of the OPREP-3 report. 6.3.11. Develop an evacuation/relocation plan that provides continuity of operations in the event normal work centers are unavailable. Use parent/host unit plans where possible, and coordinate actions with other agency evacuation plans [Air Traffic Control (ATC), Airfield Operations, Flying Squadrons, etc.]. 46 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

6.3.12. Coordinate with ATC agencies to develop ATC local procedures to ensure weather technicians receive PIREPs relayed to ATC. Local operating procedures should include timeliness requirements [e.g., ATC/supervisor of flying (SOF) will relay pilot report (PIREP) information to weather not later than 5 minutes after receipt]. 6.3.13. Provide information to the Airfield Manager or appropriate base/post agency for Flight Information Publications (FLIPs). WFs will validate the accuracy of the information each time the FLIP is published and take immediate steps to correct erroneous data. 6.3.14. Ensure MWPs meet the operational requirements of the installation supervisor of flying (SOF) or Army equivalent. 6.3.15. Ensure newly assigned WF personnel are given a thorough orientation before position qualification including at a minimum: 6.3.15.1. Physically visit all meteorological sensors on the airfield and discuss site limitations and their effects on operations. 6.3.15.2. Tour ATC facilities (tower and radar facility) and discuss cooperative weather watch procedures and how local weather impacts flight operations. 6.3.15.3. Visit operational supported agencies and discuss mission and weapons systems' weather sensitivities. At a minimum, this will include flying squadrons, aviation operation centers, command posts, Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), CBRN Control Centers, Brigade Combat Teams (BCT), Support Brigades, Divisions and Corps. 6.3.15.4. Visit the SOF and/or flight safety duty section(s) to discuss SOF/flight safety processes and how timely and accurate weather information enhances flight safety. 6.3.16. Determine parent/host organization SPEC/AMD criteria and coordinate this support with the supporting OWS. This information will be documented on the installation data page. 6.3.17. (Added-ACC) Assist supported units with preparation and submission of weather support SORs IAW AR 115-10/ AFI 15-157 (IP) and AFI 15-182. 6.4. Staff Integration Function. Personnel executing the Staff integration function will: 6.4.1. Liaise directly with the parent/host unit commander and staff to relay pertinent information on environmental threats to parent/host unit mission. 6.4.2. Evaluate SWSs issued by the supporting OWS for environmental threats to the parent/host unit and integrate the resulting information into risk management decision cycles. 6.4.3. Liaise directly with supported base/post agencies to determine new mission requirements, validate current requirements and evaluate effectiveness of current support (planning meetings, training/exercise hotwashes, individual requirement meetings, etc.) 6.4.4. Evaluate support requirements and determine the most efficient/best solution to meet validated requirements. 6.4.5. Provide direct support to command, control, and planning functions. 6.4.6. Coordinate logistics for movement of personnel and equipment during exercises and deployments. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 47

6.4.7. Provide meteorological parameters, data, and subject matter expertise to installation Disaster Response Force elements, EOC Emergency Support Functions (ESF), and any/all Installation Emergency Management Plans. 6.4.7.1. Partner with the Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness Flight (CEXR), Fire Emergency Services (CEF), installation Medical Group’s Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight, Army Installation Directors of Emergency Services, and National Guard Civil Support Teams for ANG weather organizations, as the Weather SME responsible for optimizing weather data input to CDMs, EDMs, and CBRN hazard-prediction models used by these ESFs for decision assistance in the EOC, CBRN Control Center, and at the incident site. 6.4.7.1.1. Weather SME will advise and provide the most accurate and representative observed and/or forecast alphanumeric and gridded meteorological data type appropriate to a particular CBRN event to users employing ALOHA, CAMEO, and CBRN hazard-prediction (i.e., “plume”) models resident in the Joint Warning and Reporting Network (JWARN)/Joint Effects Model (JEM)/Joint Operational Effects Federation (JOEF) architecture IAW AFI 10-2501, AFMAN 10-2503 and equivalent Joint guidance, to ensure consistency between CBRN hazard area predictions and the installation forecast. 6.4.7.1.2. Provide real-time observations as well as forecast alphanumeric and gridded model data files used to generate the affected installation’s Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) as the primary weather input to users generating automated or manual location-/installation-specific CDMs and EDMs to ensure consistency between CBRN hazard area predictions and the installation forecast. 6.4.7.2. Provide or arrange for delivery of CDMs and EDMs generated from AFWA or OWS webpages. 6.4.8. Provide weather expertise for Instrument Refresher Program briefings upon request. See AFMAN 11-210, Instrument Refresher Program, for further information. 6.5. Mission Integration Function. Mission integration requires gaining an in-depth understanding of supported mission platforms, equipment, and systems capabilities/sensitivities as well as mission processes (e.g., JOPP, MDMP, IPB, ORM, COP, tactics, etc.) to be able to reliably inject timely, accurate, and relevant environmental information at every decision point in the mission planning process in an effort to optimize mission execution. To ensure maximum mission integration, personnel executing the Mission Integration function will: 6.5.1. Configure personnel/operations in whatever manner maximizes the WF’s ability to reliably “inject the right information at the right time every time” into their supported flying and non-flying organizations’ mission planning, execution and assessment processes. Note: Optimal configurations may or may not require collocation with the supported organization(s). Therefore, collocation decisions will be left to the discretion of senior WF leadership. 6.5.2. Establish and actively maintain working relationships with supported organizations’ key operational decision makers, operators, intelligence specialists, tactical-level mission planners, schedulers, and weapons and tactics experts. Once established, WF personnel will be able to quickly adapt to process and/or mission changes. 48 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

6.5.2.1. Maintain operational situational awareness through active participation in supported customers’ battle rhythms which include, but are not limited to, joint planning group(s), threat working group(s), ISR synchronization, mission planning, rehearsals, mission execution, and operations updates. 6.5.2.2. Pass information on operations schedule, sensitivity threshold, or support requirement changes to WF/CC or NCOIC. 6.5.3. Provide operators with the capability to exploit favorable environmental windows of opportunity and gain asymmetrical advantage by exercising keen knowledge of environmental sensitivity thresholds impacting mission profiles, weapon systems, TTPs, METLs, and other operationally relevant factors across the full spectrum of operations. Inject as appropriate throughout the planning, execution, and assessment phases of the continuous operations cycle. 6.5.3.1. Provide environmental estimates based on combat critical environmental thresholds to assess feasibility of missions as well as anticipate effectiveness of air and ground combat systems, platforms, weapon systems, and munitions. 6.5.3.2. Focus on mitigation of environmental threats, offering weather-optimized alternatives to existing courses of action that will help shape the mission profile and increase the likelihood of mission success. 6.5.4. Provide MWPs as coordinated with supported units, including tenant organizations. MWPs include MEFs, IPB products, mission planning products, environmental inputs to mission analysis, environmental staff estimates, running environmental staff estimates, and any other weather product prepared to meet the needs of a supported unit. 6.5.5. Use an established, repeatable process to create deliverable MWPs and provide decision-quality environmental information for all stages of the planning and execution phases of operations. Multiple MWPs may be created to support the needs of different mission profiles (air, ground maneuver, fixed sensor, EOC and Civil Engineering CBRN Control Center operations, Civil Engineering Fire Emergency Services, etc.). 6.5.6. Interpret and apply space weather data and forecasts to support applicable unit missions. This includes alerting the supported unit to the impacts of space weather on their operations, weapons, and communication systems. 6.5.7. Provide weather input to Tactical Decision Aids as coordinated with the host/parent unit. This includes working proactively with the installation CES/CEXR to ensure that the most accurate and representative meteorological data type is input correctly into the JWARN/JEM/JOEF suite of CBRN models as well as ALOHA and CAMEO to produce CBRN Control Center and/or EOC hazard plume decision aids that are consistent with the DoD-approved installation forecast (TAF). 6.5.8. Apply sound ORM practices to processes covering MISSIONWATCH within designated areas of operations across the spectrum of air and ground mission profiles and for the duration of those missions. This will include: 6.5.8.1. Developing procedures to determine critical thresholds requiring intensified MISSIONWATCH and updating parent/host unit on changes to environmental conditions critical to the mission. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 49

6.5.8.2. Maintaining a MISSIONWATCH tailored to the mission(s) of the day. 6.5.8.3. Assigning risk, allocating resources and directing activities to conduct MISSIONWATCH for parent/host unit missions. 6.5.8.4. Conducting MISSIONWATCH for critical portions of every mission placed at risk due to environmental threats. 6.5.8.5. Informing the supporting OWS when weather products issued by the OWS do not accurately reflect observed conditions, particularly when conditions impact safety of flight. 6.6. Airfield Support Function. The airfield support function focuses on providing decision makers and supported organizations with highly perishable, timely, accurate, and relevant observed environmental information essential to flying and non-flying operations, both in garrison and at deployed locations. Personnel executing the airfield support function will: 6.6.1. Use the procedures in AFMAN 15-111 to take, record and disseminate surface weather observations at those locations requiring an observation for airfield operations. 6.6.2. Relay significant, time-sensitive meteorological information (e.g., tactical radar data, significant surface observations) to OWS technicians conducting forecast/METWATCH operations IAW a locally established duty priority list. Note: This responsibility is still required in circumstances where US National Weather Service or a host nation issues the aerodrome forecast. 6.6.3. While deployed, relay (to the supporting OWS) pertinent observations from forward/combined operating bases, tactical or fixed radars, upper air soundings, and other meteorological information described in the JMO Letter of Instruction, Theater Sensing Strategy or local EWXS procedures. 6.6.4. Coordinate with other weather organizations operating from the same in-garrison or deployed location to ensure weather support is consistent and weather functions are not duplicated by the other weather organizations.

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6.6.4.1. The WF assigned to the airfield and supporting the host unit is responsible for the local surface weather observation and will issue observed weather warnings/advisories for the installation as required. If sensing capability exists, the supporting OWS may issue and/or cancel observed weather warnings/advisories provided it has been coordinated and is documented on the installation data page. 6.6.5. Issue WWs for forecast phenomena when imminent weather conditions pose a hazard to life or property, and immediate coordination with the supporting OWS is not possible. 6.7. Adopted Forms: AF Form 525, Records Disposition Recommendation AF Form 1341, Electronic Record Inventory

AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and Recurring Training

HERBERT J. CARLISLE, Lt Gen, USAF DCS, Operations, Plans and Requirements

(ACC)

GILMARY M. HOSTAGE III, General, USAF Commander AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 51

Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References DoD 5000.59, Modeling and Simulation Management, 8 August 2007 DoD 5000.59-P, Modeling and Simulation Master Plan, 17 October 1995 JP 3-59, Joint Doctrine, Tactic, Techniques, and Procedures for Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations, 24 September 2008 AFDD 1, Air Force Basic Doctrine, 17 November 2003 AFDD 3-59 (formerly AFDD 2-9.1), Weather Operations, 3 May 2006 AFPD 15-1, Air Force Weather Operations, 19 February 2010 AFPD 90-10, Total Force Integration Policy, 16 June 2006 AFI 10-208, Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program, 1 December 2005 AFI 10-229, Responding to Severe Weather Events, 15 October 2003 AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution, 13 January 2008 AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations,24 Jan 2007 AFI 11-202 Vol 3, General Flight Rules, 5 April 2006 AFI 11-207, Combat Aircraft Delivery, 24 October 2007 AFI 13-1AOC Vol 3, Operational Procedures--Air and Space Operations Center, 1 August 2005 AFI 13-218, Air Traffic System Evaluation Program, 10 Oct 2003 AFI 15-114, Functional Resource and Weather Technical Performance Evaluation, 7 December 2001 AFI 15-135, Vol 1, Special Operations Weather Training, 13 July 2010 AFI 15-135, Vol 2, Special Operations Weather Standardization and Evaluation, 13 July 2010 AFI 15-135, Vol 3, Special Operations Weather Team Operations, 13 July 2010 AFI 15-157 (IP), Weather Support for the U.S. Army, 6 February 2010 AFI 15-180, Standardization and Evaluation Program for Weather Operations, 23 July 2007 AFI 16-201, Air Force Foreign Disclosure and Technology Transfer Program, 1 December 2004 AFI 25-201, Support Agreements Procedures, 1 May 2005 AFI 33-101, (Communications and Information) Commanders Guidance and Responsibilities, 18 November 2008 AFI 33-104, Base-Level Planning and Implementation, 10 May 2001 AFI 33-200, Information Assurance (IA) Management, 23 December 2008 52 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

AFMAN 10-206, Operational Reporting, 15 October 2008 AFMAN 10-2502, Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) Standards and Procedures, 25 September 2009 AFMAN 10-2503, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Operations AFMAN 10-2504, Air Force Incident Management Guidance for Major Accidents and Natural Disasters, 1 December 2009 AFMAN 11-210, Instrument Refresher Program, 3 February 2005 AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations, 10 March 2009 AFMAN 15-124, Meteorological Codes, 28 October 2009 AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 March 2008 AFMD 23, Air Force Operations Group, 1 March 1999 AFMD 52, Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA), 16 March 2010 AF Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) AFVA 15-136, AF Weather OWS AORs – CONUS, 4 June 2008 AFVA 15-137, AF Weather OWS AORs – OCONUS, 4 June 2008 AFWAI 15-2, Space Environmental Observations, Solar Optical And Radio Observing, 20 April 2010 AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, 12 November 2008 FMH 3, Rawinsonde and Pibal Observations, August 2006 FMH 11, Doppler Radar Meteorological Observations, May 2009 FM 34-81/AFJPAM 15-127, Weather Support for U.S. Army Tactical Operations, 31 August 1989

Abbreviations and Acronyms 18 AF— A3O—W-Director of Weather ACAT—Army Crisis Action Team ACC—Air Combat Command ADL—Advanced Distributive Learning ADLS—Advanced Distributive Learning System AEF—Air and Space Expeditionary Force AF—Air Force AF—1-Air Force One AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 53

AFB—Air Force Base AFCAT—Air Force Crisis Action Team AFDW—Air Force District of Washington AFGSC—Air Force Global Strike Command AFI—Air Force Instruction AFJI—Air Force Joint Instruction AFMC—Air Force Material Command AFMAN—Air Force Manual AFMD—Air Force Mission Directive AFOG—Air Force Operations Group AFPD—Air Force Policy Directive AFRC—Air Force Reserve Command AFRIMS—Air Force Records Information Management System AFRTS—American Forces Radio and Television Service AFS—Air Force Specialty AFSOC—Air Force Special Operations Command AFTR—Air Force Training Record AFVA—Air Force Visual Aid AFW—Air Force Weather AFWA—Air Force Weather Agency AFWKC—Air Force Weather Knowledge Center AFWTI—Air Force Weather Technology Integration AFWWS—Air Force Weather Weapon System AJCC—Alternate Joint Communications Center ALOHA—Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres; an Air Force software program designed to assist in identification and analysis of HAZMAT AMC— ANG—Air National Guard AO—Area of Operations AOC—Air and Space Operations Center AOL—Alternate Operating Location AOR—Area of Responsibility AOS—Air Operations Squadron 54 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

AR—Army Regulation ARC—Air Reserve Component ASNE—Air and Space Natural Environment ATC—Air Traffic Control ATO—Air Tasking Order AT&L—Acquisition Technology and Logistics AWACS—Airborne Warning and Control System BCT—Brigade Combat Team BW—Battlefield Weather BWS—Battlefield Weather Squadron C2—Command and Control C4ISR—Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance CAB—Combat Aviation Brigade CAMEO—Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations; an Air Force software program designed to assist in identification and analysis of HAZMAT CBRN—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear CBRNE—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-yield Explosive CDM—Chemical Downwind Message CES—--Civil Engineering Squadron CEXR—--Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness Flight CEF—--Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight CEMP—--Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan CFETP—--Career Field Education and Training Program CFM—--Career Field Manager C/JFACC—--Combined/Joint Forces Air Component Commander C/JOAF—--Combined/Joint Operational Area Forecast C/JSOAC—--Combined/Joint Special Operations Air Component CMWP—--Controlling Mission Weather Products C-NAF—--Component Numbered Air Force COA—--Course of Action COCOM—--Combatant Command CONPLAN—--Concept Plan AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 55

CONUS—--Continental United States COOP—--Continuity of Operations Plan COP—--Common Operating Picture CRG—--Contingency Response Group CSC—--Consolidated Support Center CWS—--Combat Weather Squadron CWSS—--Combat Weather Systems Squadron DCS—--Deputy Chief of Staff DET—--Detachment DoD—--Department of Defense DRF—--Disaster Response Force; the organization used for disaster, accident, or incident response, command and control, and recovery. DRU—--Direct Reporting Unit EDM—--Effective Downwind Message EM—--Emergency Management/Manager EOC—--Emergency Operations Center ESF—--Emergency Support Function ESR—--Environmental Special Reconnaissance EWXS—--Expeditionary Weather Squadron FAM—--Functional Area Manager/Management FDO—--Foreign Disclosure Officer FITL—--Forecaster-in-the-Loop FLIP—--Flight Information Publication FM—--Field Manual FMH—--Federal Meteorological Handbook FOA—--Field Operating Agency FRM—--Forecast Reference Material FWA—--Forecast Weather Advisory G-2—---Army Intelligence GCC—--Geographic Combatant Command GSC—--Global Synchronization Center HMX—1---Marine One Helicopter Squadron HQ—--Headquarters 56 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

HQDA—--Headquarters, Department of the Army IA—--Information Assurance IAW—--In Accordance With IEMP—--Installation Emergency Management Plan IFM—--Integrated Flight Management IP—--Interservice Publication IPB—--Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield/Battlespace JAAWIN—--Joint Air Force and Army Weather Information Network JEM—--Joint Effects Model JET—--Joint Environmental Toolkit JFACC—--Joint Forces Air Component Commander JITT—--Just-In-Time-Training JIPOE—--Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment JMCO—--Joint Meteorological and Oceanographic Coordination Organization JMO—--Joint Meteorological and Oceanographic Officer JOAF—--Joint Operational Area Forecast JOC—--Joint Operations Center JOEF—--Joint Operational Effects Federation JOPP—--Joint Operational Planning Process JPWSU—--Joint Presidential Weather Support Unit JSTARS—-- Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System JWARN—--Joint Warning and Reporting Network LFU—--Lead Forecast Unit L/R—--Launch/Recovery LRE—--Launch and Recovery Element MAJCOM—--Major Command (Air Force) MAF—--Mobility Air Forces M&S—--Modeling and Simulation MDMP—--Military Decision Making Process MEF—--Mission Execution Forecast METL—--Mission Essential Task List METOC—--Meteorological and Oceanographic AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 57

METSAT—--Meteorological Satellite METWATCH—--Meteorological Watch MIRF/RIRF—--METSAT Information Reference File/Radar Information Reference File MISSIONWATCH—--Mission-Scale Meteorological Watch MOA—--Memorandum of Agreement MOAF—--Military Operating Area Forecast MSEA—--Modeling and Simulation Executive Agent MWP—--Mission Weather Product NASIC—--National Air and Space Intelligence Center NATO—--North Atlantic Treaty Organization NCOIC—--Non-commissioned Officer In Charge NGA—--National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency NIPRnet—--Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network NMCC—--National Military Command Center NOAA—--National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration NWP—--Numerical Weather Prediction O&M—--Operations and Maintenance OCONUS—--Outside the Continental United States OIC—--Officer In Charge OL—--Operating Location OPLAN—--Operations Plan OPR—--Office of Primary Responsibility OPREP—--Operational Report OSD—--Office of the Secretary of Defense OSS—--Operations Support Squadron OWS—--Operational Weather Squadron PAIS—--Point Analysis Intelligence System PIREPS—--Pilot Reports PMSV—--Pilot-to-Metro Service PWS—--Performance Work Statement R&D—--Research and Development RDS—--Records Disposition Schedule 58 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

ROT—--Rule of Thumb RPA—--Remotely Piloted Aircraft RSO—--Remote Split Operations SAR—--Support Assistance Request SECAF—--Secretary of the Air Force SEC—--Space Environment Center SIGMET—--Significant Meteorological Information SIPRnet—--SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network SME—--Subject Matter Expert SMO—--Senior Meteorological and Oceanographic Officer SOCOM—--Special Operations Command SOF—--Supervisor of Flying SOF—--Special Operations Forces SOP—--Standard Operating Procedure SOWT—--Special Operations Weather Team SOW—--Statement of Work SPEC/AMD—--Specification/Amendment STINFO—--Scientific and Technical Information Officer SWAP—--Severe Weather Action Plan SWO—--Staff Weather Officer SWPC—--Severe Weather Prediction Center SWS—--Special Weather Statement SYOS—--Systems Operations Squadron TACC—--Tanker Airlift Control Center TACOM—--Tactical Communications TACMET—--Tactical Meteorological Equipment TAF—--Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TCTAP—-- Tropical Cyclone Threat Analysis Product TDY—--Temporary Duty TERREP—--Terrain Report TF—--Task Force TTPs—--Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 59

U&TW—--Utilization and Training Workshop USA—--United States Army USAF—--United States Air Force USASOC—--United States Army Special Operations Command USD—--Undersecretary of Defense USN—--United States Navy USSTRATCOM—--United States Strategic Command USTRANSCOM—--United States Transportation Command VAAC—--Volcanic Ash Advisory Center VFR—--Visual Flight Rules VIPSAM—--Very Important Person Special Airlift Mission WF—--Weather Flight WHMO—--White House Military Office WS—--Weather Squadron WSSC—--Weather Systems Support Cadre WST—--Weather Specialty Team WWA—--Weather Warning and Weather Advisories W-VAAC—--Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center WXG—--Weather Group

Terms Decision Cycles—Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB), Operational Risk Management (ORM) process, and Common Operating Picture (COP). Battlefield Weather Airman—Air Force Weather 1W0X1 and 15WX personnel assigned to a conventional Army support weather unit or any weather personnel with either the 1W0X2 or 15WXC AFSC. Battlefield Weather Squadron—conventional army-support weather squadron. Habitual Alignment—A documented standing support relationship between two organizations, or personnel and an organization. METWATCH—A deliberate process for monitoring the terrestrial weather or space environment in an area or region. The purpose of a METWATCH is to identify when and where observed conditions significantly diverge from forecast conditions and determine courses of action to update or amend a forecast product or group of products and notify designated agencies. 60 AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012

Military Operating Area Forecast—A forecast guidance product that provides the weather or space environmental conditions for a specific area in which military operations are occurring. Mission Execution Forecast (MEF)—Mission-tailored environmental information used in the execution of a mission. MEFs describe the meteorological mission environment and concentrate on environmental threats given specific operating thresholds. Where possible, courses of action to mitigate these threats are offered. WFs and WSTs conduct deliberate forecast processes to develop, deliver, monitor, and amend mission execution forecasts by fusing perishable data with operational and strategic level weather forecast products. Mission Integration—The ability to understand mission platforms, equipment, and systems capabilities/sensitivities as well as mission processes (e.g., JOPP, MDMP, IPB, ORM, COP, tactics, etc.) and inject the right information at the right time every time, enabling mitigation of environmental threats as early as possible in the mission planning process, ultimately optimizing mission execution. Mission Profile—--describes a mission’s operating platform(s), route, flight level(s), weapons systems, equipment, target(s), tactics/techniques/procedures (TTPs), and timing. MISSIONWATCH—A deliberate process of monitoring terrestrial weather or the space environment for specific mission-limiting environmental factors that may adversely impact missions in execution. The MISSIONWATCH process is performed by WFs and WSTs and is intended to identify previously unidentified environmental threats and alert decision-makers at the operational unit and/or airborne mission commanders, enabling dynamic changes to mission profiles that may mitigate the environmental threat and optimize the chance of mission success. Mission Weather Product (MWP)—-Any weather product or group of weather products generated by a WF or WST that is integrated into the military decision making process. MWPs may be planning or execution products and are not limited to aviation missions. Special Weather Statement (SWS)—An OWS notice to supported customers of meteorological effects which could impact future operations. This notice is for situational awareness purposes only and does not require action by supported customers.

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)—A coded weather bulletin providing forecast information for an aerodrome complex to facilitate flight planning and command and control. TAF products are formatted IAW AFMAN 15-124 and amended IAW procedures specified in AFMAN 15-129. Weather Advisory—A special weather product to alert an end user of the occurrence of, or imminent occurrence of weather conditions impacting operations. Weather Flight (WF)—Weather flights, detachments, and operating locations whose primary purpose is to facilitate exploitation of the environment through integration at every step of the operations planning and execution process. The WF may be located with the supported unit on an Air Force base, Army post, remotely located in another weather unit, or at a deployed location. Weather Warning—A special weather product to facilitate resource protection decisions. Weather Warnings alert designated agencies to the imminent or actual occurrence of weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property for which the agency must take immediate protective actions. AFI15-128_ACCSUP_I 17 DECEMBER 2012 61

Weather Watch—A special weather product to facilitate resource protection decisions. Weather Watches provide advance notice to designated agencies of the existence of a potential for weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property for which the agency should consider taking protective measures.

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Attachment 1 (ACC) GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFDD 3-59, Weather Operations, 3 May 2006

AF Policy Directive 10-35, Battlefield Airmen, 4 February 2005

AFI 10-201, Status of Resources and Training, 13 April 2006

AFI 10-244, Reporting Status of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces, 12 September 2005

AFI 10-251, ACC Supplement, Air Force Participation in Joint Training Transformation Initiative (JTTI) and Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) Events, 4 October 2011

AFI 10-255, Availability of Key HQ AF Personnel and Major Command Commanders, 27 September 2010

AFI 10-301, Responsibilities of Air Reserve Component (ARC) Forces, 16 August 2006

AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution, 7 December 2006

AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution, 13 January 2008

AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules, 22 October 2010

AFI 11-410, Personnel Parachute Operations, 4 August 2008

AFI 15-114, Functional Resource and Weather Technical Performance Evaluation, 7 Dec 2001

AFI 15-127, Air Force Weather Training, 14 March 2012

AFI 15-180, ACC Supplement, Standardization and Evaluation Program for Weather (SEPWO), 27 April 2010

AFI 15-182, Weather Enterprise Capability Management, 19 April 2011

AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, 15 September 2010

AFI 38-201, Manpower and Organization, 26 September 2011

AFI 65-601, Volume 1, Budget Guidance and Procedures, 3 Mar 2005

AFI 65-601, Volume 2, Budget Management for Operations, 21 Oct 1994

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AFI 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System, 23 March 2012

AFI 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-Day Program, 22 July 1994

AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations, 10 March 2009

AFMAN 15-129, Volume 1, Air and Space Weather Operations – Characterization, 6 December 2011

AFMAN 15-129, Volume 2, Air and Space Weather Operations – Exploitation, 7 December 2011

AFMAN 23-110, USAF Supply Manual, 1 April 2009

AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 March 2008

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, 27 September 2009

Army Regulation 95-1, Flight Regulations, 12 November 2008

Army Regulation 115-10/AFI 15-157 (IP), Weather Support for the U.S. Army, 6 January 2010

Career Field Education and Training Plan for 1W0XX, Weather, 1 March 2009

HQ USAF Program Action Directive 06-05, Implementation of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Direction for Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Air Support Operations Center (ASOC), and Battlefield Weather (BW) Integration with the Modular Army, 20 March 2008

HQ USAF Program Action Directive 07-13, Implementation of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Direction to Transform and Consolidate Headquarters Management Function, 25 January 2008

ACCI 10-208, Continuity of Operations Program, 3 June 2008

FORSCOM Regulation 350-50-1 Appendix D, Weather Support, National Training Center, 1 July 2002

FORSCOM Regulation 350-50-2 Appendix W, Weather Support, Joint Readiness Training Center, 15 June 2002

Memorandum of Agreement among the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, and Department of Transportation for Interagency Operation of the Weather Surveillance Radar- 1988, Doppler (WSR-88), 24 March 2008

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Adopted Forms

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ACC—Air Combat Command

AFRIMS—Air Force Records Information Management System

ARFOR—Army Forces

ARFORGEN—Army Force Generation

BWT—Battlefield Weather Team

CAF—Combat Air Forces

CAT—Crisis Action Team

CCDR—Combatant Commander

FORSCOM—United States Army Forces Command

HQ 93 AGOW—Headquarters 93d Air Ground Operations Wing

HQ ACC/A1RR—ACC Manpower Readiness Branch

HQ ACC/A3—ACC Directorate of Operations

HQ ACC/A3W—ACC Weather Operations Division

HQ ACC/A3WC—ACC Weather Contingency and Readiness Branch

HQ ACC/A3WO—ACC Weather Operations, Plans, and Programs Branch

HQ ACC/A6C—ACC Warfighter Capabilities and Integration Division

HQ ACC/AOS—ACC Air Operations Squadron

HQ ACC/AOSW—ACC Air Operations Squadron Weather Flight

JFC—Joint Forces Commander

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JNTC—Joint National Training Capability

JRTC—Joint Readiness Training Center

JTTI—Joint Training Transformation Initiative

METOC—Meteorological and Oceanographic

MCT—Mission Combat Training

MOI—Memorandum of Instruction

MPA—Military Personnel Appropriation

MTOE—Modified Table of Organization and Equipment

NTC—National Training Center

OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility

RDS—Records Disposition Schedule

SAV—Staff Assistance Visit

SEPWO—Standardization and Evaluation Program for Weather Operations

SMO—Senior METOC Officer

SOR—Statement of Requirement

TOE—Table of Organization and Equipment

USARCENT—United States Army Central

USARNORTH—United States Army North

USARSOUTH—United States Army South

UTA—UTC Availability

UTC—Unit Type Code

UTM—Unit Training Manager

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Battlefield Weather—Air Force weather forces specially trained and equipped to execute weather operations in the forward battlespace independent of an established airbase or its perimeter defenses in support of Army combat operations. Battlefield Weather Team—A team consisting of two or more battlefield weather Airmen that is task organized to support conventional army operations.