439AWI15-101 — Weather Support

439AWI15-101 governs weather support requirements and responsibilities during daily operations at Westover Air Reserve Base.

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  • Publication number: 439AWI15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2024-07-23

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It covers weather observations, forecasts, warnings, watches, advisories, space weather data, information dissemination, and base-wide reciprocal support. Compliance with the publication is mandatory.

Applies to: It applies to units assigned or attached to Westover Air Reserve Base (WARB).

Topics covered

  • Surface weather observations
  • Terminal aerodrome forecasts
  • Mission execution forecasts
  • Space weather
  • Weather watches and warnings
  • Emergency management support
  • Pilot to Metro Service support

Questions and answers

How quickly must changes in the flight MEF be relayed?

439 AW/CP will: 7.3.1. Immediately relay changes in the flight MEF to aircrews or the OPSUP, if one is available, when received from the WF. (paragraph 7)

Who is responsible for sounding the Emergency Notification System?

439 AW/CP has the primary responsibility for sounding the Emergency Notification System (Giant Voice) in the event of a tornado warning or other significant warnings (e.g., observed lightning warning, wind warning, etc.). (paragraph 10-2)

Who disseminates weather watches, warnings, and advisories through AtHoc?

439 AW/CP has the primary responsibility for disseminating weather watches, warnings, and advisories via the AtHoc system for base-wide distribution 24/7. (paragraph 10-2)

How must mission status updates be relayed for Local and non-IFM missions?

Immediately relay all mission status updates (i.e., maintenance delays, changes to departure times, changes to mission destinations, etc.) to the WF for all Local and non-IFM missions. (paragraph 7)

Who handles public inquiries about weather information?

Act as a liaison for inquiries from the general public to include, but not limited to: news sources, lawyers, construction companies, local government agencies and individuals not associated with any base agency or base contractor. (paragraph 10-2)

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