305AMWI15-101 — Weather Support Procedures

305AMWI15-101 governs weather support procedures for airfield operations, mission services, forecasts, observations, and hazardous-weather notifications.

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  • Publication number: 305AMWI15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-04-26

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It covers automated and manual weather observations, terminal aerodrome forecasts, resource protection products, dissemination, and mission weather services. It requires specified observation, forecast, warning, watch, and advisory procedures during applicable operations.

Applies to: It applies to units assigned to the 87th Air Base Wing (ABW), 305th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), 108th Wing (WG) Air National Guard (ANG), 514th Air Mobility Wing Force Reserves (AFRES) and units assigned, attached, or supported by the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL).

Topics covered

  • Automated observations
  • Back-up procedures
  • Terminal aerodrome forecasts
  • Resource protection products
  • Weather watches
  • Mission weather products
  • Space weather impacts

Questions and answers

What happens when the AN/FMQ-19 malfunctions or fails?

In the event of AN/FMQ-19 malfunction or failure, back-up procedures are implemented during airfield operating hours.

How is meteorological data provided during back-up operations?

Back-up is a method of manually providing meteorological data and/or dissemination of an AN/FMQ-19 generated observation when the primary automated method is not operational or unavailable due to sensor and/or communication failure.

How long are KWRI terminal aerodrome forecasts valid?

TAFs are valid for 30 hours, apply to the area within 5.3NM of the KWRI airfield complex, and are issued at 0200Z, 1000Z, and 1800Z.

What is a Special Weather Statement used for?

A notice issued by the 15 OWS for JB MDL to assist with RP decisions. (paragraph 2)

What is a weather watch intended to notify personnel about?

A special notice to notify installation personnel and supported units of the potential for environmental conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (paragraph 2)

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