AFMCI15-102 — Terrestrial And Space Weather Support Across The Integrated Life Cycle Management Framework

AFMCI15-102 governs terrestrial and space weather support for Air Force acquisition programs across the integrated life cycle management framework.

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  • Publication number: AFMCI15-102
  • Title: TERRESTRIAL AND SPACE WEATHER SUPPORT ACROSS THE INTEGRATED LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
  • Date: 2024-07-02

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It covers integrated weather support for Air Force and Army research, development, test, evaluation, and acquisition efforts. It requires support requirements, concepts, methodology, and responsibilities to be determined, documented, and coordinated from concept through system retirement.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all AF personnel, including Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, supporting AF RDT&E.

Topics covered

  • Terrestrial and space weather support
  • Acquisition weather support
  • RDT&E meteorologists
  • Environmental sensitivity analysis
  • Weather support requirements
  • Weapon system life cycle management
  • Program/project/work unit briefs

Questions and answers

What must RDT&E Mets do for acquisition programs?

RDT&E Mets perform or support research, development, acquisition, and testing of AF weapon systems and capabilities by identifying, documenting, and providing assistance to resolve environmental sensitivity issues to support acquisition programs. (paragraph 1)

What weather support must RDT&E Mets provide during RDT&E and RDA?

Provide or arrange for environmental support to respective program/project/work unit offices during RDT&E and RDA; coordinate test criteria and meteorological support for weather-sensitive systems under test and for programs as initiated and updated by the program/project/work unit office; consult with appropriate T&E support agencies on any DT/OT&E weather support requirements. (paragraph 2)

What must HQ AFMC/A3OW review annually?

Annually (November), review “Program/Project/Work Unit Briefs” (Attachment 2), “Emerging Technologies and Weapon Systems” reports (Attachment 3), and distribute to Air Force Weather functional staffs and other offices as needed for planning, programming, and budgeting activities. (paragraph 2)

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