AFRCMD037 — 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron

AFRCMD037 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron.

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• Publication number: AFRCMD037
• Title: 53RD WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON
• Date: 2023-02-16

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It defines weather reconnaissance capabilities, operating locations, command reporting, and administrative control. It also establishes interagency operational authority and requires compliance with the publication.

Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to HQ AFRC and subordinate units.

Topics covered

• Weather reconnaissance operations
• Atmospheric systems
• Ocean sensing operations
• Operating locations
• Administrative control
• Defense Support of Civil Authority operations
• Tactical control

Questions and answers

What is the mission of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron?

To provide weather reconnaissance aircraft and crews, command and control, and support equipment/personnel capabilities in support of combatant commander requirements. (paragraph 1)

How many mesoscale reconnaissance operations must the unit conduct?

Conduct 24-hour reconnaissance operations of mesoscale atmospheric systems from three locations simultaneously (up to five sorties per day). (paragraph 1)

How many synoptic reconnaissance operations must the unit conduct?

Conduct 24-hour reconnaissance operations of synoptic atmospheric systems from two locations simultaneously (up to four sorties per day). (paragraph 1)

What operating locations can the weather reconnaissance unit use?

Unit is capable of conducting operations from main operating base, forward operating site, cooperative security location, or contingency location. (paragraph 1)

What does the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Commander report to?

Reports to the 403rd Operations Group Commander. (paragraph 2)

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