DAVISMONTHANAFBI15-101 — Base Weather Support

DAVISMONTHANAFBI15-101 governs base weather support, including observations, forecasts, warnings, space weather services, and information dissemination.

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  • Publication number: DAVISMONTHANAFBI15-101
  • Title: BASE WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2023-01-30

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It establishes responsibilities and weather support functions for weather observations and forecasts, weather warnings, watches, and advisories, space weather support services, dissemination of information, and reciprocal support. The publication addresses duty priorities, weather flight operations, meteorological and communications equipment, airfield support, and mission integration.

Applies to: This publication applies to units assigned to the 355th Wing (355 WG), subordinate units and tenant units assigned to or supported by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB). This publication also applies to Air Force Command and Air National Guard units assigned to DMAFB.

Topics covered

  • Weather observations
  • Terminal aerodrome forecasts
  • Weather warnings watches and advisories
  • Space weather support services
  • Pilot reports
  • Meteorological and communications equipment
  • Airfield support
  • Mission integration

Questions and answers

How must changes and questions about DAVISMONTHANAFBI15-101 be submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional change of command. (paragraph 84-00)

Where must waiver requests for DAVISMONTHANAFBI15-101 be submitted?

Request for waivers must be submitted to the OPR listed above for consideration and approval. (paragraph 84-00)

What changes to the publication reflect AFMAN 15-129?

Updates to this publication, including resource protection responsibilities and process, has been accomplished to reflect changes in AFMAN 15-129. (paragraph 84-00)

What additional updates are identified in DAVISMONTHANAFBI15-101?

Additional updates from the previous version reflect changes to duty priorities and alternate operating location; the transition of responsibility for terminal aerodrome forecasts and weather watches, warnings, and advisories from the 25th Operational Weather Squadron (25 OWS); and further changes and clarifications to existing procedures and agreements with supported units. (paragraph 15-129)

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