WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI15-101 — Weather Support

WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI15-101 governs Wright-Patterson Air Force Base weather support requirements, responsibilities, and procedures.

Search WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI15-101

  • Publication number: WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI15-101
  • Title: WEATHER SUPPORT
  • Date: 2023-07-21

View WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI15-101 on armypubs.army.mil


The publication covers weather observations, forecasts, watches, warnings, advisories, information dissemination, mission integration, and space weather. It requires regular Terminal Aerodrome Forecast issuance, establishes backup observation procedures, and specifies weather support processes.

Applies to: It applies to units assigned to the 88th Air Base Wing (88 ABW), subordinate units, and units assigned, attached, or supported by WPAFB.

Topics covered

  • Local weather warning criteria
  • Weather observations
  • Terminal Aerodrome Forecast support
  • Observation and TAF dissemination
  • Meteorological watch
  • Cooperative weather watch
  • Space weather

Questions and answers

When must backup procedures be implemented for weather observations?

In the event of an FMQ-19 malfunctions or fails, back-up procedures will be implemented. (paragraph 15-111)

How quickly must observation elements be entered during backup procedures?

All element entries must be observed within 15 minutes of the actual time of the observation. (paragraph 15-111)

What happens to unrepresentative equipment values in a weather observation?

Unrepresentative values from any equipment, regardless of the method used, will not be included in the observation, and will be considered missing if they cannot be determined through other methods. (paragraph 15-111)

How often is the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast issued at WPAFB?

The on-duty Forecaster is responsible for creating and issuing a TAF every eight hours. (paragraph 15-111)

What happens to scheduled TAFs during a scheduled airfield closure?

During a scheduled airfield closure, the Weather Flight will not disseminate the scheduled TAFs. (paragraph 15-111)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI15-101