Air and Space Weather Operation - IHMC Ontology and Policy ...

AFMAN15-129 21 JUNE 2004 191.6.4.1. CWTs at main operating locations (garrison operations) will establish an alternate operatinglocation (AOL) to continue providing mission-essential functions to parent/host unit activities.Expeditionary units should establish AOL procedures as quickly as the tactical situation permits(i.e. when the character of operations switch from maneuver/combat to steady state/peacekeepingactivities or bare base infrastructure improves to permit communication from an alternate location).Unit leaders will coordinate with parent/host agencies to select an appropriate location andsecure the needed communications and other resources. At a minimum, CWTs will establish communicationfrom the AOL with the local Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, command post, primaryinstallation customers, and the supporting OWS. See Chapter 4 for instructions on performing the"eyes forward" function from the AOL.1.6.4.2. CWTs at main operating locations will develop written continuity of operations proceduresfor the AOL. In addition to standing operating procedures, CWTs should include AOL activitiesin a parent/host unit continuity of operations or full spectrum threat response plan(s). CWTsat expeditionary locations will develop these procedures as the tactical situation permits (i.e. whenthe character of operations switch from maneuver/combat to steady state or peacekeeping activitiesor the infrastructure at a bare base improves to permit designation of an AOL).1.6.4.3. All position-qualified airfield services element personnel will be trained to successfullyoperate at the AOL following the procedures and instructions in Chapter 4.1.6.4.4. CWTs will notify the supporting OWS when moving to the AOL. The CWT will providethe OWS temporary telephone numbers and any changes in the weather warning (WW) and advisorynotification procedures. CWTs will document AOL operations in the local operating proceduresand OWS-CWT Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).1.6.4.5. CWTs at main operating locations will review and update their AOL procedures trienniallyduring the OWS-CWT MOA review or as necessary to reflect substantive changes in operations.1.6.4.6. At a minimum, CWTs will exercise AOL operations annually. Real world events meetthis requirement if properly evaluated and documented, to include lessons learned. Expeditionaryunits in steady state or peacekeeping operations should exercise AOL operations more frequentlyto ensure proficiency following personnel rotations.1.7. War, Contingency, Crisis, And Military Operations Other Than War.1.7.1. The technical aspects of providing air and space weather information, products, and services tocustomers in a wartime environment will mirror day-to-day in-garrison operations as closely as possible.Weather leaders will develop technical guidance and procedures based on the "same in peace asin war" operational concept.1.7.2. Leaders of weather units that deploy will review MAJCOM or higher headquarters directivesand guidance on contingency planning, tactical operations, training, and reporting. Incorporate theserequirements in the unit’s tactical operations program. Review Army Regulation 115-10/AFJI 15-157,Weather Support for the US Army; Filed Manual 34-81/AFMAN 105-4, Weather Support for ArmyTactical Operations; Joint Publication 3-59; the Joint Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC)Training Handbook; and AFMAN 10-100, Airman’s Manual, AFMAN 10-401V1, Operational Planand Concept Plan Development and Implementation (Chapter 22), and War Mobilization Plan (Annex