AR 115-10 — Weather Support For The U.s. Army {afi 15-157 (ip)}
AR 115-10 governs Air Force and Army policy and responsibilities for providing weather support to the Army.
- Publication number: AR 115-10
- Title: WEATHER SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. ARMY {AFI 15-157 (IP)}
- Date: 09/02/2021
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 115-10 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers weather operations, requirements, communications, training, resources, equipment, and command relationships. It defines responsibilities for Army and Air Force organizations, including support for exercises, deployments, and contingency operations.
Topics covered
- Weather support
- Meteorological and space weather requirements
- Army communications architecture
- Fixed meteorological equipment
- Air Force training responsibilities
- Weather support resources
- Army-Air Force command relationships
Questions and answers
What does weather support include under AR 115-10?
The term weather support encompasses the capabilities of climate services, hydrological analysis/prediction, space/terrestrial environmental analysis, and prediction. (paragraph 1-1)
How must the Army request weather support for exercises and deployments?
The Army will formally request weather support for large-scale exercises, training center rotations, and deployments using institutional and corporate tasking processes (in other words, Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES)). (paragraph 1-6)
What duties may not be assigned to Air Force weather personnel?
AF personnel conducting weather operations and providing weather support to Army organizations will not be assigned duties (for example, guard duty, driver, charge of quarters, mess hall duty, and so forth) inconsistent with their primary mission. (paragraph 3)
Who controls Air Force personnel and equipment supporting the Army?
The AF retains administrative control (command and Uniform Code of Military Justice authority, and personnel actions), operational, and tactical control of AF personnel and equipment unless otherwise directed by the appropriate authority consistent with joint publications. (paragraph 3)
What must the Chief, National Guard Bureau provide at Army National Guard airfields and heliports?
Provide oversight for the fielding of fixed meteorological equipment at ARNG-managed airfields and heliports.