GRANDFORKSAFBI15-101 governs weather support procedures and services, including observations, forecasts, warnings, watches, advisories, and space weather.
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It contains requirements for backup observing, TAF issuance, meteorological watches, and resource protection support at Grand Forks Air Force Base. It also covers weather service information, dissemination, and reciprocal support.
Applies to: It applies to units assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing (319 RW), subordinate units, and units assigned, attached, or supported by Grand Forks Air Force Base.
In the event of FBWOS malfunction or failure, back-up procedures will be implemented only during airfield operating hours and/or if tornadic activity is occurring or forecast to occur.
All element entries must have been observed within 15 minutes of the actual time of the observation with the exception of wind gusts and squalls, which are reported only if they are observed within 10 minutes of the time of the observation. (paragraph 15-111)
TAFs are valid for 30 hours, apply to the area within the 5NM area of the Grand Forks AFB airfield complex, and will be issued at 0200, 1000, and 1800 Zulu time. (paragraph 15-111)
The 15 OWS conducts a continuous meteorological watch to identify and assess emerging and imminent threats to Grand Forks AFB. (paragraph 15-111)
A weather watch is a special notice to installation personnel/supported units of a potential for the occurrence of environmental conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property. (paragraph 5)