AFRCMD059 — Operational Weather Flights

AFRCMD059 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Operational Weather Flights.

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• Publication number: AFRCMD059
• Title: OPERATIONAL WEATHER FLIGHTS
• Date: 2023-05-30

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It describes weather analyses, forecasts, briefings, and severe weather warnings for forces and installation commanders. It requires commanders to report to their assigned Operations Group and exercise administrative control over assigned personnel.

Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to HQ AFRC. It does not apply to Regular Air Force, Space Force, or ANG units.

Topics covered

• Operational Weather Flights
• Mission planning and execution weather analyses
• Weather forecasts and briefings
• Severe weather warnings
• Command relationships
• Administrative control over assigned personnel

Questions and answers

What weather products do Operational Weather Flights produce?

The mission of the Operational Weather Flights is to produce and disseminate mission planning and execution weather analyses, forecasts, and briefings for Air Force, Army, Guard, Reserve and combatant command forces operating around the world. (paragraph 1)

What warning must Operational Weather Flights provide to installation commanders?

Provide installation commanders advanced warning of severe weather to protect personnel, weapon systems and infrastructure. (paragraph 1)

Who does the Operational Weather Flights Commander report to?

Reports to their assigned Operations Group. (paragraph 2)

What administrative authority does the Operational Weather Flights Commander exercise?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel. (paragraph 2)

What commander responsibilities must Operational Weather Flights execute?

Execute commander’s responsibilities as outlined in AFI 1-2, Commander’s Responsibilities. (paragraph 3)

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