MAXWELLAFBI15-101 — Weather Support

MAXWELLAFBI15-101 governs weather support, services, responsibilities, and procedures for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex.

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  • Publication number: MAXWELLAFBI15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2025-04-15

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It covers weather watches, warnings, advisories, observations, forecasts, mission weather products, flight briefings, and emergency operations. Compliance with Attachments 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 is mandatory, and waivers are not authorized.

Applies to: It applies to all agencies described herein, to include the 908th Flying Training Wing (AF Res); it does not apply to the ANG.

Topics covered

  • Weather watches and warnings
  • Mission weather products
  • Flight weather briefings
  • Pilot-to-Metro-Service calls
  • Severe weather reporting
  • Aircraft and equipment protection
  • Weather-sensitive flight criteria

Questions and answers

When must the Maxwell Weather office be notified during a watch or warning?

Notify appropriate agencies of the issuance of Watches/Warnings. (paragraph 15-129)

How quickly must the SWAP Standby Member or Team Chief report?

SWAP Standby Member/Team Chief Report to the Maxwell Weather office within 30 minutes of initial notification. (paragraph 1-3)

What recurring duties must be completed during severe weather operations?

Ensure all applicable watches/warnings/advisories are issued and notification has been accomplished. (paragraph 6)

When should radar data be archived?

If severe criteria occurs, archive radar data.

What information is provided to the Maxwell Command Post after significant weather?

When significant weather occurs and results in Class A and/or B damage, base closure, or mission degradation., the following information will be provided to the Maxwell Command Post: actual severe weather experienced; Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) valid at the time of occurrence; any watches, warnings and or advisories issued to include actual and desired lead-time; and operational status of meteorological equipment. (paragraph 1-1)

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