Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management

4-JTF Component METOC Support
- JSOTF normally subordinate to Theater SOC, but other command arrangements are
possible
• Relationship. A METOC liaison officer or senior NCO should be assigned to the HQ
JTF to keep the JMO aware of impending SOF missions, requirements, and ensure
effective coordination with the JSOTF METOC cell (see Figure 4-4).
JSOTF
SFOB
NSWTG
AFSOC/
JSOAC
FOB
FOB FOB NSWTU NSWTU NSWTU AFSOD AFSOD AFSOD
Figure 4-4. JSOTF Command Arrangement
• Assets. Special Operations Weather Teams (SOWT) deployed at forward operating
bases and other SOF command elements
• Roles and Responsibilities. SOF-unique support
- Mission-specific requirements
- Products tailored from large to small operating team missions
• JSOTF METOC Cell Support Requirements. Support varies depending on scope and
extent of the assigned mission(s); the JSOTF must have highly flexible support
providers.
- Basic METOC support package includes 2 officers, 4 enlisted forecasters
- Basic forecast and observing data provided by JTF JMO, then is tailored and
distributed to SOF component teams
> JSOTF SMO works closely with JMO to meet SOF mission requirements
> JSOTF SMO and tactical SOF METOC teams may be supported directly by the
SOFWOC, the Navy's Warfighting Support Center (WSC), and AFCCC as
required. Support will be coordinated and deconflicted with the JTF JMO,
designated JMFU, and applicable Major Forecast Center (OPSEC permitting)
- JSOTF METOC team composed of personnel with proper mix of Army, Navy, and
Air Force SOF support experience to effectively exploit the environment for the
assigned mission
- Possible METOC support requirements for JSOTF headquarters:
> Limited weather observations
4-8