36WGI15-101 — Weather Support

36WGI15-101 governs weather support at Andersen Air Force Base, including observations, forecasts, warnings, dissemination, and reciprocal support.

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  • Publication number: 36WGI15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2020-08-14

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It covers airfield support, mission integration, tropical cyclone support, and coordination among weather and supported agencies. It requires scheduled weather products, operational dissemination, and defined support responsibilities.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all assigned, attached, and associate units or units supported by the 36th Wing (36 WG).

Topics covered

  • Weather observations
  • Terminal aerodrome forecasts
  • Flight weather briefings
  • Pilot-to-Metro Service
  • Mission weather products
  • Tropical cyclone warnings
  • Weather information dissemination

Questions and answers

How often must METARs be recorded and disseminated?

Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs) will be recorded and disseminated through the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET) website hourly. (paragraph 2)

What happens when the AMOS is not operational?

If the AMOS is not operational or if there is a sensor or communication failure, the weather operator will back-up the system through manual observing procedures. (paragraph 2)

When is the AAFB terminal aerodrome forecast issued?

The WF, in coordination with the 17 OWS, will issue the AAFB TAF three times daily at 02Z, 10Z, and 18Z and will amend the TAF when necessary. (paragraph 2)

How early should transient aircrews request routine flight weather briefings?

Transient aircrews should request routine flight weather briefings a minimum of two hours prior to brief time in order to give the WF and OWS adequate time to produce a forecast. (paragraph 2)

What mission weather products must the Weather Flight develop and maintain?

The WF will develop and maintain MWPs to support planning and execution of supported operations. (paragraph 2)

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