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TAB I

WEATHER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TAB TITLE PARA

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

FA4654-07-C0001

Attachment 1

I-8 Grissom ARB Base Operations Support Performance Work Statement, Tab I (Current as of 04 May 2017)

WEATHER

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

I1. Overview. The contractor shall provide all meteorological services as outlined in the Installation Data Page between 434th Operations Group, Grissom ARB, IN and 15th Operational Weather Squadron (OWS), Scott AFB, IL, Grissom ARB, IN OPLAN 105-FY, AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations, AFMAN 15-129 V1, Air and Space Weather Operations-Characterization, AFMAN 15-129 V2, Air and Space Weather Operations-Exploitation, AFMAN 15-127, Air Force Qualification Training, and AFI 15-114, Weather Technical Readiness Evaluations; with the exception of deployment requirements and those requirements specified in I-TE-4 as government furnished property and services. Examples of meteorological services include surface weather observations, mission execution forecasts, mission watch, weather briefings, relaying weather warnings, severe weather processes and issuing required weather warning and advisories. The contractor shall provide these services to the 434th Air Refueling Wing and transient aircrews, other DoD, U.S. Government and government contractors on Grissom ARB, IN.

I2. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall provide weather services as follows:

I3. Personnel.

I3.1. Resumes. The SP shall submit to the CO and in turn HQ AFRC Weather Functional Manager the official resumes of all prospective meteorological technician personnel, to include the weather services supervisor for verification of applicant’s weather qualifications, prior to making any final commitment of employment. The SP shall attach to each meteorological technician’s resume, a certification from an ophthalmologist or optometrist that the proposed meteorological technician’s eyesight is 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts. (See A-TE-3, A01)

I3.2 Weather Services Supervisor. The contractor shall designate a weather services supervisor whose meteorological technician qualifications meet or exceed those of their subordinates and, has a minimum of two years management or supervisory experience. This individual shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of weather services, to maintain liaison and coordinate with all involved parties to ensure proper operational and functional interface on weather services matters. Primary operational and functional interface will be conducted through the Airfield Operations Manager who is the Functional Area Chief and process owner. The weather services supervisor shall be located on site during normal duty hours 0730-1630, Monday thru Friday, and be available, either in person or via telephone, to anyone desiring to conduct business. The name of the weather services supervisor shall be provided, in writing, to the CO. After the initial submission, any change or revision in the weather services supervisor shall be provided in writing to the CO NLT 30 days prior to change or revision or as soon as the need for a change is known, whichever is earlier.

I3.2.1. During the contract orientation period, the contractor’s weather services supervisor shall satisfactorily demonstrate, for an AF representative, meteorological technician certification requirements listed in paragraph I3.4. The contractor shall notify the CO in writing NLT than the beginning of the contract orientation period of the dates and times when their weather services supervisor will be available in the installation weather office to demonstrate his or her knowledge of the certification requirements. The AF representative shall certify, in writing, the weather services supervisor’s satisfactory completion of the meteorological technician certification requirements in paragraph I3.4. The contractor shall maintain the original certification in the contractor’s records.

I3.2.2. The contractor’s certified weather services supervisor shall certify satisfactory completion of the meteorological technician certification required for the contractor employees during the contract orientation period and 17 calendar days prior to the contract start date. The weather services supervisor shall certify, in writing, the satisfactory completion of the meteorological technician’s certification requirements in paragraph I3.4 and maintain the original certification in the contractor’s records. The weather services supervisor shall ensure that all meteorological technician training and qualifications meet all requirements of the AFSC 1W0X1, CFETP as defined in AFMAN 15-127.

I3.2.3. The weather services supervisor shall be responsible for certifying satisfactory completion of the meteorological technician certification requirements for any new employees and the annual recertification of existing employees except a new weather supervisor’s own annual recertification after the contract orientation period. The weather services supervisor shall appoint an alternate in writing to perform certifications and annual re-certifications in the absence of the weather services supervisor. The alternate will conduct annual re-certifications of the weather services supervisor and also certify any new weather services supervisor. The contractor shall maintain the original certification in the contractor’s records.

I3.3. Meteorological Technician. The contractor shall ensure the following Meteorological Technician experience requirements are met:

I3.3.1. Minimum of two years general forecasting experience, two years’ specialized aviation forecasting experience and two years’ experience in taking, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface weather observations within the past five years prior to the submission of the resume. Experience may be concurrent. (See A-TE-3, A01)

I3.3.2. Minimum of one year experience using a weather processing or dissemination system such as the Air Force’s Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET), the Navy’s Meteorological Information Data Display System, or the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System. (See A-TE-3, A01)

I3.3.3. Minimum of one year experience interpreting Doppler weather radar products. (See A-TE-3, A01)

I3.4. Meteorological Technician Certification Requirements. All the contractor's employees shall have an initial meteorological technician certification training and documentation in AFSC 1W0X1 CFETP excluding deployment and tactical training requirements as required in AFMAN 15-127. Subsequent annual recertification shall be accomplished in the anniversary month of the employee’s previous certification. The weather services supervisor shall certify the satisfactory completion of the meteorological technician’s initial and annual recertification and maintain the original certification in the contractor’s training records. Employees shall not work without direct supervision by a certified employee prior to successful completion of their initial certification or upon failure to satisfactorily complete the subsequent annual recertification.

I3.4.1. Currently Certified Meteorological Technicians. Currently certified meteorological technicians performing duties in the installation weather office, may, at the contractor’s option, be exempted from the initial certifications requirements of paragraphs I3.4 as long as their previous certification is not more than one year old. If the contractor chooses to exempt currently certified meteorological technicians from the initial certification requirements of paragraph I3.4, the contractor shall obtain and maintain a copy of the employee’s previous certification.

I3.4.2. Certification Records. The contractor shall maintain the complete certification records for meteorological technicians, to include the weather services supervisor. Minimum contents shall include the checklists used for each of the initial and annual certifications, other records associated with the conduct of the certifications cited in paragraph I3.4, records associated with the unsuccessful results of an initial or annual certifications, AFSC 1W0X1 CFETP as the foundation of the unit training program and the written certification of each employee.

I4. Surface Weather Observations. (See I-TE-1, SDSI01 and I02) The contractor shall:

I4.1. Conduct a Basic Weather Watch (BWW). Produce and disseminate all required weather observations to local customers and input data into the shared information database AFMAN 15-111 and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. This ensures a consistency across the AF and keeps customers abreast of latest conditions, which may impact safety and their operations.

I4.2. Take and disseminate observations using Government provided equipment. Maintain and execute communication and equipment back-up procedures IAW Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY and AFMAN 15-111 when primary systems are inoperable to ensure no degradation of service.

I4.3. Record the observations on AF Form 3813, Federal Meteorological Surface Weather Observations (METAR/SPECI), IAW AFMAN 15-111. The data recorded on the AF Form 3813 serves as the source to determine local and longline (beyond local) dissemination accuracy. Forward the completed original observation forms IAW AFMAN 15-111. Maintain a copy of the completed forms in the WT’s files IAW the Records Information Management System’s (RIMS) applicable table and rule. (See I-TE-3, I01)

I4.4. Input weather observations as requested from other bases into the shared information database during their communication outages.

I4.5. Accomplish barometer standardizations as required by AFMAN 15-111 and record them on a locally developed form approved by the Contracting Officer (See I-TE-1, SDSI02, and I-TE-03, I02)

I4.6. Establish a Cooperative Weather Watch with the air traffic control (ATC) personnel and other appropriate base agencies as required by AFI 13-204 V3, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs and AFMAN 15-111. (See I-TE-1, SDSI03)

I5. Mission Weather Products (MWP) The contractor shall provide forecast mission support IAW AFMAN 15- 129 V2 and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. The WT will follow the Mission Execution Forecast Process (MEFP) as described in AFMAN 15-129 V2 to provide flight weather briefings. Locally developed mission weather product forms (i.e., Mission Execution Forecast forms) shall be forwarded to AFRC Weather Functional Manager for approval before use. The WT shall provide or arrange for mission execution weather information for 434 ARW aircrews transiting or staging from another location utilizing the “Provide or Arrange For” concept of operations detailed in AFMAN 15-129 V2. (See I-TE-1, SDSI04)

I6. Space Weather Data And Forecasts. The contractor shall provide space weather data and forecasts IAW AFMAN 15-129 V2 and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. (See I-TE-1, SDSI05)

I7. MissionWatch. The contractor shall conduct MissionWatch to include Operational Risk Management IAW AFMAN 15-129 V2 and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. (See I-TE-1, SDSI06)

I8. ”Eyes Forward”. The contractor shall serve as the “eyes forward” and collaborate with the OWS IAW AFI 15-15-111, AFMAN 15-129 V2, the Installation Data Page, and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. (See I-TE-1, SDSI07)

I9. Weather Watch, Warnings and Advisories. (See I-TE-1, SDSI08 – SDSI11) The contractor shall:

I9.1. Issue, amend and cancel all required lightning watches and warnings during operating hours IAW AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2. The criteria for the observed lightning warnings is given in Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY and Installation Data Page. (See I-TE-03, I05)

I9.2. Issue, amend and cancel all required weather watches, warnings, and advisories during operating hours IAW AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2, Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY and Installation Data Page. (See I-TE-03, I06 and I07)

I9.3. Issue, amend and cancel all required forecast weather warnings for significant weather events that occur after normal duty hours IAW AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2, Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY and Installation Data Page. (See I-TE-03, I06)

I9.4. Use and complete AF Forms 3807, Watch/Warning Notification and Verification, and 3806, Weather Watch Advisory Log, when issuing or relaying warnings and advisories IAW AFMAN 15-129, V1 and V2.

I9.5. The contractor shall complete all Operational Verification (OPVER) requirements for Weather Products (WPs) and Mission Execution Forecasts (MEFs), and Weather Watch, Warning and Advisory Verification (WARNVER) requirements for weather watches, warnings and advisories IAW AFMAN 15-114, Weather Technical Readiness Evaluations. (See I-TE-03, I08)

I10. Severe Weather Procedures. Develop procedures to be followed by the WF in the event of severe weather to include any required operational reports IAW AFMAN 10-206, Operational Reporting, AFI 10-229, Responding to Severe Weather Events, AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2, Installation Data Page and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. (See I-TE-1, SDSI12 – SDSI13, and I-TE-03, I04).

I11. Weather Briefings. The contractor shall provide weather briefings IAW AFMAN 15-129 V2 and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. Examples of this type of weather briefings include staff, safety, and instrument refresher IAW AFMAN 11-210, Instrument Refresher Program (IRP) and AFMAN 15-129 V2. (See I-TE-1, SDSI14)

I12. Communication with Airborne Aircrews. The contractor shall operate a Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV) radio, answer requests from and provide weather data to airborne aircrews and acquire, analyze, evaluate and disseminate pilot weather (PIREPs) IAW AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15-124, AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2, the Installation Data Page and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. The contractor shall use a locally developed form approved by the Contracting Officer to record all PMSV contacts to include daily radio checks and PIREPs. (See I-TE-1, SDSI15 - SDSI17, and I-TE-03, I09 and I10)

I13. Meteorological Data to Base Agencies. The contractor shall provide meteorological data to base agencies IAW AFI 15-128, AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2, the Installation Data Page, and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. (See I-TE-1, SDSI18)

I14. Continuity of Operations. The contractor shall develop a plan to relocate the WF from the normal work center, to activate and operate an Alternate Operating Location (AOL) and continue weather operations in the event the work center is evacuated IAW AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15-129 V1 and V2, the Installation Data Page and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY. (See I-TE-1, SDSI19)

I15. Weather Equipment and Communications Systems Operation and Outage Reporting. (See I-TE-1, SDSI20, and I-Te-03, I11) The contractor shall:

I15.1. Follow procedures established in the Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY for operating and reporting outages of weather equipment and communications systems. The procedures in Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY will have been established IAW AFMAN 15-111 and AFMAN 15-129 V2.

I15.2. Operate equipment identified in I-TE-4 and perform applicable operator preventive maintenance IAW applicable technical orders (TOs), handbooks, manuals and operating directives. The contractor shall ensure contractor personnel are trained and certified to operate necessary government equipment before allowing the individual to operate the equipment unsupervised. The contractor shall maintain records evidencing the training and qualifications of personnel to operate equipment.

I15.3. Operate the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET) IAW the JET User’s Guide. Outages shall be reported to the JET Fielded Systems Service Center (FSSC) IAW AFMAN 15-129 V2 and any directions provided by the JET FSSC.

I15.4. Document all weather equipment and communications systems outages on a locally developed form approved by the Contracting Officer. The locally developed outage form shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

I15.4.1. Circuit identification or equipment type.

I15.4.2. Date/time(Zulu (Z)) of the outage (all outages recorded chronologically).

I15.4.3. Date/time(Z) the maintenance notified.

I15.4.4. Job control or work order number.

I15.4.5. Initials of the person receiving the outage report.

I15.4.6. Date/time(Z) of restored operation.

I15.4.7. Remarks that fully explain the outage, projected restoral date, corrective actions and follow-up status.

I15.4.8. Initials of the person logging the entries.

I15.4.9. Document FOLLOW-UP status checks on a separate line. Use the term “FOLLOW-UP” to indicate the status check, refer to the original job control or work order number, include the date/time (Z) of the status check, and in remarks any changes concerning restoral. Document daily FOLLOW-UP contacts on outages lasting 24 hours or longer. Daily FOLLOW-UP calls are not required if the maintainer provides a projected restoral date. If the outage is not corrected by the projected date, the contractor shall conduct FOLLOW-UP calls daily unless the maintainer establishes a new projected restoral date.

I15.5. Document all meteorological equipment outages on AF Form 3813 IAW AFMAN 15-111.

I16. Weather Support Documents and Formal Agreements. The contractor shall act as an advisor only to the Grissom ARB Airfield Operations Manager and any other interested government parties on the requirements of AFMAN 15-129 V2 during the development or annual reviews of the documents or agreements. Any OWS or 557 WW related issues uncovered during coordination at the local level shall be resolved and documented between the OWS, 557 WW, AFRC Weather Functional Manager, Airfield Operations Manager, the COR, the contractor and the Program Management Office.

I17. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Duty Priorities. The contractor shall develop and maintain SOPs duty priority lists affecting internal operations IAW AFMAN 15-129 V2. The contractor shall post a copy of the duty priorities list, as stated in the Installation Data Page and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY, in the WT work area. The copy shall be of sufficient size and placement for any customers in the WT work area to read.

I18. Release of Weather Information to Non-DoD Agencies. The contractor shall forward any requests for weather information, services or products from any non-DoD agency to the Grissom ARB Public Affairs Office (PAO) for action. The contractor shall also ensure Grissom ARB PAO is aware of the requirements of AFMAN 15-129 V2 when the request involves foreign nations or nationals.

I19. AF Inspection System – Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI). The contractor shall receive Air Force Inspection System (AFIS) directed Unit Effectiveness Inspections (UEI) approximately every two years in accordance with AFI 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System, utilizing the applicable Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) checklists and Wing Inspection Team requirements. (See I-TE-1, SDSI21)

I20. Forecast Reviews, Reference Files and Rules of Thumb (ROTs). The contractor will coordinate with the 15 OWS to document and establish ROTs, coordinate forecast and MWP reviews, and relevant RADAR Information Files as well as METSAT information tiles of locally observed weather phenomena. IAW AFMAN 15-129 V2. (See I-TE-3, I02)

I21. DoD Flight Information Publications (FLIP). The contractor shall ensure PMSV information is current and correctly described in the FLIP. The contractor shall advise Base Operations in writing of changes to PMSV information as soon as the changes are known. (See I-TE-1, SDSI22)

I22. Non-Weather Personnel Training and Certification. The contractor shall train and initially certify Air Traffic Controller (ATC) personnel to take tower visibility observations. The contractor shall also train ATC personnel on the Cooperative Weather Watch program to include areas not visible to the weather observer from the official observing site, familiarization with local weather phenomena and the use of weather equipment readouts IAW AFI 13-204 V3 and AFMAN 15-111. The contractor shall train and certify other appropriate base personnel in weather related tasks, as identified by the government.

I23. Operations Coordinator (OC) Weather Orientation. The contractor shall provide OC weather orientation and training, as required, to include weather services, observing and forecasting limitations and OC responsibilities to weather in order to keep them abreast of seasonal weather hazards and changes to weather support. In addition, contractor personnel shall receive an orientation from the Weather Services supervisor that focuses on the OC processes and how timely and accurate weather information enhances flight safety.

I24. Aircraft Mishap or Ground Mishaps. The contractor shall, upon observation or notification of an aircraft or ground mishap, take all actions required by AFI 10-206, Operational Reporting, AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15-129 V2, the Installation Data Page and Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY (See I-TE-1, SDSI23)

I25. Climatic Data. The shall maintain a current copy of the Surface Observation Climatic Summary (SOCS) for their location and keep the records up to date by developing procedures to record the occurrence of new extreme values (e.g., wind speed, maximum and minimum temperatures). Also provide copies of monthly information to any government agencies or contractors requesting such information. On-base agencies requesting climatic data are as listed in Grissom ARB OPLAN 105-FY (See I-TE-3, I03)

I26. JET System Manager. The contractor shall appoint a JET system manager and alternate who comply with the duties outlined in AFMAN 15-129 V2. The equipment and circuit configuration shall not be altered without the consent of 557 Weather Wing (557 WW), FSSC or the Weather System Support Manager.

I27. AN/FMQ-19 System Manager. The contractor shall appoint an AN/FMQ-19 system manager and alternate who comply with the duties outlined in AFMAN 15-129 V2. The equipment and circuit configuration shall not be altered without the consent of the appropriate maintenance agency.

I28. Waivers. The contractor shall submit requests for waivers to personnel certification and experience requirements to the CO, who will in turn forward the waiver request to HQ AFRC/A3OA for final consideration. Waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

I29. Forecast Reference Material (FRM). The contractor shall review annually and coordinate with the 15 OWS to provide updates to the web based FRM IAW the Installation Data Page and AFMAN 15-129 V2.

I30. Publications. The contractor shall maintain copies of the following publications in addition to standard 15 series weather publications as they have broad applicability to weather team operations: AFI 11-202, Vol 3 – General Flight Rules, FAA Joint Order (JO) 7340.2E - Contractions, FAA JO 7350.9C - Location Identifiers and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), 7910 - Location Identifiers.

NOTE: The contractor shall comply with the most current version of referenced materials and specified replacement in performance of the PWS.

I-TE-1

SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

Para Performance Threshold

SDSI10

SDSI11

SDSI19

SDSI22

SDSI23

I-TE-2

WORKLOAD ESTIMATES

(1 February 2015-31 January 2016)

Note: All estimates are given as a monthly average unless otherwise noted.

21. HQ AFRC or OWS Conferences/Workshops/Meetings/Training -- 1 person per event (Weather Manager or designated representative) 3 within 5 years

I-TE-3

DATA DELIVERIES

Note: The contractor shall submit all required reports shown below using the complete mailing address (referenced by number) in the chart following the required report information. Only one copy of each report is required unless otherwise stated. All “days” are in “calendar days” unless otherwise specified. Contractor format is acceptable unless otherwise specified.

Report due at the end of each calendar daymonth of operational performance. First due NLT the5th day after the end of the first calendar daymonth of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT the5th day afterof each succeeding calendar daymonth of the operational performance. Submittal shall consist of an electronic copy of the completed AF Form 3813 sent via email utilizing the dissemination capability built into the JET system. period.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Report due at the end of each month of operational performance. First due NLT 5th day after the end of first month of operational performance. Subsequent due NLT 5th day of each succeeding month of the operational performance period. Report shall be submitted on an AF general-purpose form or on a contractor-generated form approved by the Contracting Officer.

Complete addresses are as follows:

1. AFCCC/DOB

151 Patton Avenue, Room 120 Asheville, NC 28801-5002

3. 434 OSS/COR

4442 Bakaler Lane Grissom ARB, IN 46971

5. 434 CES/CEV

427 Hoosier Blvd.

Grissom ARB, IN 46971

2. HQ AFRC/A3OA

155 Richard Ray Boulevard Robins AFB GA 31098-1635

4. Army Corps of Engineers 1991 Mustang Ave.

Bldg. #233 Peru, IN 46970

6. 434 CONF/LGC

448 Mustang Ave.

Grissom ARB, IN 46971

I-TE-4

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

I-TE-4a: Government Furnished Facilities.

I-TE-4b: Government Furnished Equipment (Standard Weather). The Government will furnish the following standard weather equipment. This standard weather equipment will be maintained, repaired, and replaced by the Government.

I-TE-4c: Government Furnished Equipment (Special Conditions).

Rain Gage

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Kit

SIMS Cup Anemometer

Wind speed sensor

Sling Psychrometer

I-TE-4d: Scheduled Incidentals Listing - ADPE/Copier

UPS

I-TE-4e: Scheduled Incidentals Listing – Telephones

I-TE-5

TECHNICAL ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

BASIC WEATHER WATCH (BWW). A weather watch conducted from the weather observation site by an observer who, because of other duties, cannot monitor the weather continuously.

CHECKRIDE. The administration of a hands-on capability demonstration by a certifier to an individual for the purpose of identifying strengths, weaknesses, trends, and to provide certification, de-certification, and additional training needs.

COOPERATIVE WEATHER WATCH. A weather watch that includes input primarily from ATCs trained to recognize and report differences in local weather conditions.

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO). A United Nations organization specializing in matters dealing with international aviation and navigation.

ICAO IDENTIFIER. A specifically authorized 4-letter identifier assigned to a location and documented in ICAO Document 7910 (used by N-TFS).

JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL TOOLKIT (JET). The computer system and associated interfaces that provide an automated weather support and communications capability to the WT.

MISSION EXECUTION FORECAST (MEF). An MEF is a customized weather product providing terrestrial and space weather data and forecasts for a specific mission, or set of missions. It fully integrates aerospace weather with the customer’s tactics, weapon systems, environmental sensitivities of equipment, and other operational requirements.

MISSION EXECUTION FORECAST PROCESS (MEFP). A systematic, repeatable process for forecasting the customer’s mission limiting meteorological parameters. This process provides a basic framework for fusing perishable meteorological data, operational and strategic forecast products, and an understanding of the customer’s tactics which will be applied to any mission their customer may undertake. The MEFP describes an end-to-end process incorporating MEF management, MEF development, mission meteorological watch, and post mission analysis of the unit’s forecasts.

MISSIONWATCH. The monitoring of aerospace weather for a specific mission (i.e., ground, air or space) and informing supported agencies when unforecast mission-limiting phenomena could affect operations.

NOTICE TO AIRMAN (NOTAM). A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedures, or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.

OPERATIONAL WEATHER SQUADRON (OWS). An organization comprised of management, technician and training personnel responsible for providing regional weather support. Their mission is to produce fine-scale tailored weather forecast products and services to customers within their area of responsibility.

PILOT REPORT (PIREP). A report of in-flight weather provided by an aircrew member.

NOTE: A very comprehensive list of technical acronyms, abbreviations and definitions used by the AFW community is available in AFMAN 15-129 V1.