62AWI15-101 — Weather Support

62AWI15-101 governs weather support, including observations, forecasts, warnings, information dissemination, and reciprocal support.

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  • Publication number: 62AWI15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2024-03-28

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It establishes weather service responsibilities and procedures for McChord Field and supported organizations. It covers airfield services, mission integration, staff weather integration, duty priorities, equipment, and operational limitations.

Applies to: It applies to 62d Airlift Wing (62 AW) and subordinate units; units assigned, attached, or associated with 62 AW; organizations supported by McChord Field, to include the 446th Airlift Wing (446 AW) Air Force Reserve Command.

Topics covered

  • Weather observations and forecasts
  • Weather warnings, watches, and advisories
  • Airfield weather services
  • Mission integration
  • Staff weather integration
  • Duty priorities
  • Meteorological equipment
  • Weather station operations

Questions and answers

Who provides weather services to the 62d Airlift Wing and supported units?

The 62d Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight (62 OSS/OSW, hereafter WF) is the lead weather unit that will provide or arrange weather services to the 62d Airlift Wing (62 AW), the 446th Airlift Wing (446 AW), subordinate units, and units assigned, attached, or supported by McChord Field, WA.

What happens when network service is interrupted?

Interruption in network service severely degrades WF capabilities to provide accurate and timely weather services. (paragraph 1-07)

When can weather support be provided?

Weather support can only be provided if the appropriate facilities, funding, communications, personnel, and indigenous support (e.g., power, water, etc.) are available. (paragraph 1-07)

When must Weather Flight personnel be on duty?

WF personnel will be on duty when the airfield is open and no automated observing system capability exists, during significant weather events, and on-call for any emerging requirements, recallable by 62 AW Command Post (62 AW/CP, hereafter CP) and 62 OSS Air Traffic Control (62 OSS/OSAB, hereafter ATC). (paragraph 1-07)

What duty has priority when operations tempo increases?

To ensure higher priority duties are accomplished during periods of increased operations tempo, WF personnel will follow established duty priorities based on sound judgement and Operational Risk Management principles. (paragraph 1-07)

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