Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management

B-JOPES Formats
◊ NAVFOR (battlespace metwatch affecting maritime conditions in/near
JOA; surface and upper air observations; forecast for air, surface, and subsurface
operations; assess METOC impacts; Amphibious Objective Area
(AOA) forecasts; coordinate with JTF)
◊ AFFOR (battlespace metwatch affecting air force operations in/near JOA;
observations and forecasts; assess METOC impacts; provide air-unique
forecasts (refueling, low-level, airdrop) if JFACC; coordinate with JTF)
◊ MARFOR (battlespace metwatch affecting MARFOR operations;
observations and forecasts; assess METOC impacts; coordinate with JTF;
AOA forecast (if NAVFOR not doing it)
◊ JSOTF (battlespace metwatch affecting joint special operations; assess
METOC impacts; coordinate with JTF)
◊ JPOTF (battlespace metwatch affecting joint psychological operations (e.g.,
leaflet drop forecasts); assess METOC impacts; coordinate with JTF. May
be handled by another component; i.e., ARFOR)
◊ Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force (CMOTF provides potential
interface with NGOs/HROs)
◊ JFACC (battlespace metwatch for air operations in/near JOA; requirements
for alternate and divert airfields; observations; air-unique forecasts (air
refueling, low-level, airdrop); assess METOC impacts; coordinate air
forecasts
◊ Service components (i.e., Navy, USAF, Army, USMC—provide support as
requested through CINC; coordinate with JMO and SMO as required;
manage KQ identifiers and MANOP headings)
c. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. Include instructions common to two or more
components. Suggestions:
- JOAF as coordinating forecast
- Assess JTF products for consistency, accuracy
- Develop local, tailored products
- Weather warning and advisory responsibility (may be on-scene or centralized
facility)
- Satisfy subordinate units’ requirements
- Transmit products to JMFU
- Standardize/coordinate use of software (e.g., NITELITE)
- Designate production center(s), if appropriate (regional, oceanographic, space)
- Forward lessons learned, support deficiencies to JMO (for forwarding to SMO)
4. ( ) Administration and Logistics. Provide broad guidance on how logistic and
administrative support is to be furnished for METOC operations. (Reference to Annex D
or pertinent command directives may suffice.) If required, tell units to deploy a minimum
x-day supply of expendables.
5. ( ) Command and Control. Indicate the channels for control of METOC operations if
different from the command relationships outlined in the Basic Plan or in Annex J. May
want to include:
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