482FWI15-101 — Base Operational Weather Support

482FWI15-101 governs base operational weather support, including airfield, mission, and staff weather services.

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  • Publication number: 482FWI15-101
  • Title: BASE OPERATIONAL WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2020-11-16

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It defines Weather Flight services and reciprocal support from base agencies. It covers characterization and exploitation unit interactions, airfield services, mission services, and staff meteorological functions, and requires annual review and records management.

Topics covered

  • Characterization unit and exploitation unit interactions
  • Airfield services
  • Surface weather observations
  • Terminal aerodrome forecast support
  • Mission services
  • Staff meteorological functions

Questions and answers

How must records created under 482FWI15-101 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule located at https://www.my.af.mil/gcssaf61a/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm.

Are the reports in 482FWI15-101 exempt from licensing?

The reports in this directive are exempt from licensing according to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program.

What does 482FWI15-101 require regarding changes and questions?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using an Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendations for change of Publication; route AF Form 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

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