Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management
Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management
Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management
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4-JTF Component METOC Support<br />
- METOC requirements for Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB):<br />
Level<br />
Forecast Time Interest<br />
EAC<br />
Beyond 96 hours<br />
Corps<br />
Up to 96 hours<br />
Division<br />
Up to 72 hours<br />
Brigade<br />
Up to 24 hours<br />
Battalion<br />
Up to 12 hours<br />
- Typical ground force operations <strong>and</strong> operational thresholds. Specific mission<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> weapon systems will most likely require modification of these<br />
values. Not all criteria impacting operations are listed; a more complete list is<br />
given in Appendix C <strong>and</strong> in Army Field Manuals 34-81 <strong>and</strong> 34-81-1.<br />
Airborne<br />
Cig/Vis: 1250-2500’/4000-4800m , Wind 10-13 kts<br />
Air Assault Cig/Vis 500-1000’/800-4800m<br />
Attack Helo Cig/Vis 150-300’/1600-4000m<br />
Armor/Trafficability Wet/Snow Covered Ground, Cold Temperatures<br />
Artillery<br />
Cig/Vis /1000-2000’/1600-3200m<br />
Infantry/Personnel Mod Rain/Snow, HI 90-105, ECT 15-25<br />
Air Defense Cig/Vis 500-1000’/3200-4800 m<br />
CAS (A-10) Cig/Vis 1000-1500/4000-4800m<br />
Recce (High Alt) Cloud Cover 2-4 eighths, Vis 4000-4800m<br />
Recce (Low Alt) Cig/Vis 1000-2500’/4000-8000m<br />
UAV<br />
Depends on platform: Low Cig/vis, Icing, Wind<br />
Chemical/Smoke Light Neutral Stability, Wind 4-10 kts<br />
4.2.3 JFMCC (<strong>Joint</strong> Force Maritime Component Comm<strong>and</strong>er).<br />
• Structure. Numbered Fleet or Battlegroup Oceanographer. The JFMCC METOC cell<br />
is typically embarked in the NAVFOR's flagship, though it may be ashore, if the<br />
JFMCC is ashore.<br />
• Relationship. In a large JTF, a SOF METOC liaison officer or senior NCO may be<br />
assigned, reporting to Maritime Component Comm<strong>and</strong>er (MCC) N-3<br />
• Assets<br />
- Carrier (CV) <strong>and</strong> large-deck amphibious (LHD/LHA/LPH) OA divisions or<br />
comm<strong>and</strong> ship OA division<br />
- Mobile Environmental Teams<br />
- Marine Theater Support from NAVMETOCCEN (Norfolk, Pearl Harbor, Rota)<br />
• Roles <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities<br />
- OPTASK METOC (optional DMS message)<br />
> Combination of Annex H (METOC Operations) <strong>and</strong> a Letter of Instruction,<br />
detailing METOC relationships within the Battle Group <strong>and</strong> reoccurring<br />
procedures <strong>and</strong> requirements while the Battle Group is operating<br />
> Usually updated by the Battle Group before deployment<br />
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