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

AFMAN15-129 21 JUNE 2004 51TAF Decision MatrixNo Yes Yes Yes YesNo No Yes Yes or No No ***No No No No No* No if joint or coalition partner issues WMO-compliant TAF-coded forecast.** Yes if tasked by Combatant Command Senior METOC Officer in LOI.*** Lead weather unit provides CMEF to supporting weather units. However, some locations mayrequire non-standard TAF support based upon contractual requirements.3.4.1.1.4. Disseminate all TAF-coded forecast products (including amendments) via theAFWWS into the Weather Data Collection and Dissemination System (i.e. the AutomatedWeather network (AWN)).3.4.1.1.5. Encode the TAF-coded forecast product IAW AFMAN 15-124, MeteorologicalCodes.3.4.1.1.6. Issue forecasts valid for a 24-hour period. Note: Non-standard TAFs issued IAWTable 3.6. note 3 are exempt from the 24-hour valid period.3.4.1.1.7. Issue TAF-coded forecasts at a frequency not to exceed every 8 hours, within 15minutes after file time during forecast service hours.3.4.1.1.8. Disseminate TAF-coded forecasts for limited operation airfields not more than 3hours before opening, or as coordinated with the CWT prior to the beginning of airfield operatinghours and documented in the CWT-OWS MOA. Note: Valid hours of TAF-coded forecastswill correspond with the installation control tower duty hours.3.4.1.2. TAF Specification and Amendment.3.4.1.2.1. Individual elements in the TAF will be forecast as accurately as the state of the artallows. As a minimum, TAFs (scheduled or amended) will specify time of occurrence to thenearest hour (and minute as appropriate), the duration, and intensity of the standard criterialisted in Table 3.7.3.4.1.2.2. TAF-coded forecast products will be amended for the standard criteria and conditionslisted in Table 3.7.