MCRP 3-10E.8 — Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Field Artillery Meteorology

MCRP 3-10E.8 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for field artillery meteorology and meteorological support.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-10E.8
  • Title: TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR FIELD ARTILLERY METEOROLOGY
  • Date: 23 Nov 2015
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers meteorological information sources, weather effects, meteorological measuring sets, visual observations, and balloon operations. It also sets out procedures for MET data collection, equipment operation, site activities, personnel, logistics, and maintenance.

Topics covered

  • Field artillery meteorology
  • Meteorological measuring sets
  • Weather effects on artillery
  • Balloon inflation and launching
  • Pilot balloon observations
  • Meteorological data systems

Questions and answers

What sources can provide meteorological information when organic assets are unavailable?

There are additional sources of meteorological (MET) information when MET data is not available from organic assets. (paragraph 1-6)

What must commanders and operations officers check when exchanging meteorological data between countries?

When exchanging data between member countries, commanders and operations officers must ensure that the validity criteria explained in chapter 1 are applied. (paragraph 2-1)

Can U.S. Air Force weather team information be used for ballistic solutions?

The information they gather cannot be used for ballistic solutions to the gunnery problem; however, this information can be used by chemical sections for downwind predictions when fallout messages from organic MET sections are not available. (paragraph 2-2)

When is a balloon shroud prohibited?

Do not use the balloon shroud with a hydrogen-filled balloon. (paragraph 7-45)

What notification is required before releasing a balloon near an airfield?

If operating in the vicinity of an airfield, notify the air traffic control tower prior to balloon release. (paragraph 7-7)

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