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1 BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER 35TH FIGHTER WING 35TH FIGHTER WING INSTRUCTION OCTOBER 2018 Weather WEATHER SUPPORT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at for downloading or ordering RELEASABILITY: There are no release restrictions on this publication OPR: 35 OSS/OSW Supersedes: 35FWI , 25 May 2016 Certified by: 35 OSS/CC (Lt Col David T. Madson) Pages: 51 This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 15-1, Air Force Weather Operations, AFI , Functional Resource and Weather Technical Performance Evaluation, Air Force Manual (AFMAN) , Surface Weather Observations, AFMAN , Meteorological Codes, AFI , Air Force Weather Roles and Responsibilities, AFMAN V1, Air and Space Weather Operations - Characterization, and AFMAN V2, Air and Space Weather Operations - Exploitation. This instruction establishes local policy and procedures to provide weather support to the 35th Fighter Wing (35 FW). It provides guidance for weather services including observations and forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories, information dissemination, and required support. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFMAN , Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document has been revised and reformatted and must be completely reviewed. Information published in other authoritative documents has been removed. Roles, responsibilities, and required support has been updated for all units.

2 2 35FWI OCTOBER General Information... 3 Table 1. The 35 OSS/OSW Duty Priorities Table 2. Meteorological Equipment Airfield Support Function... 6 Figure 1. Airfield Diagram Mission Integration Function... 8 Figure 2. Training and Restricted Areas Surrounding Misawa AB Figure 3. Gaicho Training Areas Table 3. Weather Limitations Table 4. F-16 Weather Limitations Staff Integration Function Base Agency Requirements Resource Protection Table 5. Misawa and Draughon Range Weather Watch Criteria and Lead Times Table 6. Misawa and Draughon Range Weather Warning Criteria and Lead Times Table 7. Misawa and Draughon Range Observed Weather Advisories Table 8. Conditions Requiring Notification/Activation of SWAT standby member Table 9. SWAP Duties and Responsibilities Table 10. Items Required for OPREP-3 Report Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 23 Attachment 2 JASDF WEATHER OBSERVING CRITERIA 26 Attachment 3 ADMINISTRATIVE MISSION EXECUTION FORECAST PROCESS 32 Attachment 4 35 MXG WEATHER IMPACTS AND REQUIRED ACTIONS 38 Attachment 5 WEATHER LIMITATIONS AND SENSITIVITIES ON CUSTOMERS 40 Attachment 6 TROPICAL CYCLONE CONDITIONS OF READINESS (TCCOR) CRITERIA AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS 51

3 35FWI OCTOBER General Information 1.1. General. The 35th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight (35 OSS/OSW) provides weather support for the 35th Fighter Wing (35 FW) located at Misawa Air Base (AB), Japan. Basic concepts and procedures are outlined in Air Force and Pacific Air Forces directives. This document establishes local requirements and procedures to meet mission needs. It consolidates weather support requirements and procedures for peacetime operations and eliminates the need for written agreements between 35 OSS/OSW and supported organizations. It does not cover weather support for emergency war operations (EWO) as this is covered in applicable United States Forces Japan, 5th Air Force, and 35 FW Operation Plans (OPLAN) Background The 35 OSS/OSW provides tailored weather products to 35 FW customers for mission planning and execution. 35 OSS/OSW is the direct interface to operational users and 35 FW Leadership The 17th Operational Weather Squadron, located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, provides regional and tactical-level products and information for Air Force, Army, and Navy units operating in the Pacific Theater The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Weather Squadron, located at Misawa AB, provides the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) and surface observations for the airfield (Ref. MOUI 3005) Responsibilities The 35 OSS/OSW implements their responsibilities under three functions: Airfield Support Function provides resource protection, meteorological watch (METWATCH) and eyes forward capability for the 17 OWS. 35 OSS/OSW is responsible for issuing weather watches, warnings, and advisories and providing mission impacting weather information to the 35 FW if operations occur away from main operating locations Mission Integration Function provides direct support to 35 FW flying operations through Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF) and in-person briefings. 35 OSS/OSW is responsible for mission and event planning briefs for the 35 FW Staff Integration Function provides direct interface to the 35 FW Commander (35 FW/CC) and staff. 35 OSS/OSW assists in the development of weather support plans and processes for the 35 FW. 35 OSS/OSW will support Misawa AB in providing products and weather information required by regulations or as directed by the 35 FW/CC The 17th Operational Weather Squadron (17 OWS) In accordance with AFI , Aerospace Weather Roles and Responsibilities, and the Installation Data Plan, the 17 OWS will provide resource protection support, regional and operational-level weather products and information, and METWATCH capabilities Misawa JASDF Weather Squadron

4 4 35FWI OCTOBER The Misawa JASDF Weather Squadron provides the TAF and surface observations for Misawa AB under the identifier, RJSM. JASDF TAFs and surface observations are available via Common Access Card enabled websites. To request access to the TAF and surface observations, contact the 35 OSS/OSW at DSN Duty Priorities. In order to ensure high priority duties are accomplished during periods of increased operations tempo, 35 OSS/OSW duty priorities are listed in Table 2. Weather personnel will use sound judgment and Operational Risk Management principles when following these priorities. Table 1. The 35 OSS/OSW Duty Priorities. Order of Duty Priorities Priority 1 Perform Emergency War Order (EWO) Taskings 2 Execute Weather Flight Evacuation Procedures 3 Disseminate Imminent Severe Warnings 4 Perform Severe Weather Action Procedures 5 Respond to Aircraft or Ground Emergencies 6 Disseminate Watches, Warnings, and Advisories 7 Disseminate Severe Pilot Reports (PIREPS) 8 Provide Weather Information to Supervisor of Flying (SOF) 9 Respond to Pilot to Metro Service (PMSV) Calls 10 Perform MISSIONWATCH Activities 11 Disseminate PIREPS 12 Provide Scheduled Weather Briefings 13 Provide Unscheduled Weather Briefings 14 Collaborate with 17 OWS 15 Accomplish Administrative Tasks 1.5. Operational Hours. 35 OSS/OSW hours are Monday through Friday from L with the exception of non-flying days, weekends, federal holidays, and PACAF family days. 35 OSS/OSW hours are consistent with the most recent Flight Information Publication (FLIP) entry and applicable Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for Misawa AB. During closed hours, 35 OSS/OSW personnel will be on standby. If weather support is required outside of normal duty hours, the standby forecaster can be contacted via 35 FW Command Post (35 FW/CP) at DSN Dissemination of Weather Products: 35 OSS/OSW maintains a SharePoint site at: One%20Stop%20Shop.aspx. All weather products will be posted to SharePoint Assumptions, Shortfalls, and Limitations Assumptions. Weather support can only be provided if appropriate facilities, funding, communications, personnel, and indigenous support are available. 35 OSS/OSW relies heavily on network communication systems and any interruptions in network services severely degrades weather support.

5 35FWI OCTOBER Shortfalls. Some services may not always be available due to 35 OSS/OSW manning, station evacuation, or other higher priority missions To ensure continued real-world mission support and resource protection, 35 OSS/OSW forecasters in Combat Mission Ready status will not provide augmentation to non-weather tasks during Operational Readiness Exercises. Furthermore, augmentation to other projects (e.g., base details) outside of exercises will not conflict with duty priorities established in Table Limitations Short notice requests for weather support must be minimized. Precoordination for weather support is a major factor in allowing 35 OSS/OSW Leadership to de-conflict and prioritize requests based on available resources. 35 OSS Leadership is the ultimate authority for a support/do not support decision Due to the unpredictability of weather events, forecasts beyond 24 hours will be used for planning purposes only Weather Equipment and Technical Assistance. 35 OSS/OSW relies heavily on various forms of equipment in order to provide weather support. Table 2 lists the organizations responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of meteorological and communication equipment. Table 2. Meteorological Equipment. Meteorological Maintaining Mission Impact Equipment Organization FMQ OSS/OSAM Automated weather observing system at Misawa AB. Any outage removes instantaneous METWATCH of airfield conditions. FMQ OSS/OSAM Sole automated weather observing system at Draughon Range. Any outage removes all weather observing capabilities from the range limiting use of the range. TMQ OSS/OSW Deployable weather observing system. Any outage critically impacts the ability to deploy system and significantly reduces deployed observing capability. MO Kit (Mobility Kit) 35 OSS/OSW Compact deployable weather equipment. Used to quickly take observations in place of TMQ-53. Includes Kestrel, Kestrel wind stand, rain gauge, laser range finder, etc. Kestrel OSS/OSW Deployable weather observing tool. Used only as back-up. Outage marginally affects deployed observing capabilities.

6 6 35FWI OCTOBER 2018 mmunications Maintaining Mission Impact Equipment Organization JET 35 CS/NCC Primary means to disseminate watches, warnings, and advisories, weather sensor data, and PIREPs for Misawa AB and Draughon Range. Any outage is critical to 35 FW emergency response and recovery mission. LAN 35 CS/CFP Primary means to disseminate tailored weather forecasts, observations, watches, warnings, and advisories for Misawa AB and Draughon Range. Any outage is critical to 35 FW operations. Phones 35 CS/SCOIP Primary means to disseminate updates to the Supervisor of Flying and Leadership. Any outage is critical to 35 FW operations. UHF Radio (PMSV) 35 CS/SCOT and 35 OSS/OSAM Primary means to contacting and relaying timecritical weather information to DoD and JASDF airborne aircraft. Any outage is critical to 35 FW and 3 AW operations. Note: The above equipment will be maintained and repaired according to the maintaining organization s prescribed priorities and scheduled response times Alternate Operating Location (AOL). 35 OSS/OSW will relocate to the Transient Briefing Room located in Building 918 in the event of a building evacuation. The alternate location phone number will be provided to 35 FW/CP, 17 OWS, and published in installation NOTAMs. 35 OSS/OSW will continue operational support and the eyes forward function for the 17 OWS. Most 35 OSS/OSW services and support will be provided, but will require a case-by-case assessment dependent on communication and equipment status. Customers should expect most services to be degraded due to limitations of facilities and dedicated data services. For real-world mission reasons, 35 OSS/OSW will not evacuate during exercises. 2. Airfield Support Function 2.1. General. The Airfield Support Function (ASF) is the focal point for Misawa AB weather support and is located in Building 918. ASF is responsible for providing weather services that affect airfield operations Operational Hours. ASF hours are published in the local FLIP Supplement and associated airfield Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). ASF is provided Monday-Friday from 0700L-1700L, with standby support through non-flying days, weekends, federal holidays, and PACAF family days. ASF personnel can be contacted at DSN during duty hours. When the 35 OSS/OSW is closed, the standby forecaster can be contacted via 35 FW/CP at DSN Observations. Surface observations for Misawa AB are taken by the Misawa JASDF Weather Squadron and disseminated via RJSM (Ref. MOUI 3005). The JASDF Weather Squadron augments their weather sensor group with observers to take and disseminate hourly, special, and local surface observations for Misawa AB. The JASDF Weather Squadron conducts a Basic Weather Watch in accordance with Attachment 2 to report weather changes as they occur.

7 35FWI OCTOBER Observations Types. There are three general types of surface observations: Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR). A METAR is a routinely scheduled observation taken and disseminated every hour Aviation Selected Special Weather Report (SPECI). A SPECI is taken when observed weather criteria pass through significant weather thresholds established by JASDF Guidance Local Observation. A LOCAL is an unscheduled observation taken when SPECI criteria is not met. Figure 1. Airfield Diagram Pilot to Metro Service (PMSV). Weather information is available during 35 FW flying hours on frequency MHz. 35 OSS/OSW personnel will monitor PMSV traffic during duty hours for all aircraft contacts Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) provide forecasters with crucial weather information required to ensure accurate forecast products and safety of flight. All supported flying units will maintain an active PIREP program and pass pertinent information to 35 OSS/OSW personnel as soon as possible via PMSV, SOF, Top 3, or the Mission Integration Function forecaster. Pilots will relay any weather encountered which may jeopardize flight safety The 35 OSS/OSW personnel will disseminate any PIREPs to the SOF, Top 3, and JASDF. All PIREPs will be disseminated longline PMSV Outages. When the PMSV is logged out or inoperative, the Yokota Weather Flight will monitor PMSV calls directed at Misawa. If the outage is longer than six hours, Air Traffic Control will list the service as unavailable on the Automatic Terminal Information Service and Airfield Management will issue a NOTAM A daily radio check is executed to ensure proper PMSV functionality.

8 8 35FWI OCTOBER Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF). The TAF for Misawa AB is produced and disseminated by the JASDF Weather Squadron under the identifier RJSM (Ref. MOUI 3005). The JASDF Weather Squadron issues a TAF every 12 hours at 2300Z/0800L and 1100Z/2000L. Each TAF covers a 24-hour forecast period. The JASDF Weather Squadron does not amend the posted TAF, however, short-line TAFs may be appended to the surface observation according to local procedures Resource Protection. Resource Protection is a continuous process to mitigate the effects of hazardous weather on personnel, property, and operations. 35 OSS/OSW personnel perform a Meteorological Watch to monitor the development of weather phenomena that meet watch, warning, and advisory criteria. Specific details for Resource Protection are covered in Chapter Climatological Services. 35 OSS/OSW will provide daily climatology data for Misawa AB. Climatology will include: Monthly maximum, mean, and minimum ambient air temperatures Daily, monthly, annual rainfall and snowfall totals Daily ambient air temperatures Daily peak wind and direction Monthly maximum 24-hour rainfall and snowfall totals 3. Mission Integration Function 3.1. General. The Mission Integration Function (MIF) directly supports 35 FW flying operations. MIF works closely with the Airfield Support Function to tailor forecasts into specific and actionable Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF). MEFs can be tailored to individual customer requirements Operational Hours. Mission integration services are based on the 35 FW flying schedule. 35 OSS/OSW personnel performing these services can be contacted at DSN When the 35 OSS/OSW is closed, the standby forecaster can be contacted via 35 FW/CP at DSN Geographic Area of Responsibility. 35 OSS/OSW provides mission-tailored weather support for flying areas used by the 35 FW. Pilot discretion is used to determine mission go/no-go regardless of the weather phenomena listed in the MEF Draughon Range (R-130) Bravo, Charlie, and Gaicho Additional areas as required (e.g. Alpha, Delta, etc.)

9 35FWI OCTOBER Figure 2. Training and Restricted Areas Surrounding Misawa AB. Figure 3. Gaicho Training Areas Airframe-Specific Weather Limitations. The following tables provide general airframe weather limitations based on AFI 11-series.

10 10 35FWI OCTOBER 2018 Table 3. Weather Limitations. Weather Condition Impact Customer Action Cig/Vis < 2,000 feet or 3 SM Alternate required Take actions to prepare for divert Cig/Vis < 1,000 feet or 2 SM Terminal not suitable for alternate Select another alternate Table 4. F-16 Weather Limitations. Event Takeoff/Land (formation/single ship) Takeoff /Land Minimum Cig/Vis E = 1,500 feet / 3 SM D = 700 feet / 2 SM C = 500 feet / 1 ½ SM B = 300 feet / 1 SM A = 200 feet / ½ SM Crosswinds 15 knots with dry runway, icy or standing water (formation) 25 knots with dry runway, or 23 knots with wet runway (single ship) 3.5. Mission Execution Forecast (MEF). The MEF is the official forecast for 35 FW flying operations. MEFs are mission-specific forecasts that are developed, tailored, and provided via SharePoint. During this process, the 35 OSS/OSW will fuse and tailor products created by strategic and theater weather centers as well as local products and forecasts. The result is a product designed to provide timely, accurate, and relevant weather information to 35 FW Leadership, SOF, and Top The 35 OSS/OSW will provide the aforementioned personnel with details on meteorological threats that may impact flying operations in order to make informed decisions for current and future flying operations. During rapidly changing conditions, emergencies, or when conditions threaten resource protection, 35 OSS/OSW will amend the MEF to accurately reflect conditions and back brief the SOF and Top The MEF will be posted to SharePoint one hour prior to the Mass Brief and updated as weather conditions warrant. The MEF will cover weather conditions for the entire flying schedule and will consist of take-off weather, satellite, radar, operating areas, alternates, wave heights, surface winds, sea surface temperatures, airfield status, and nighttime illumination Hazards will cover at least a 25-mile radius of the airfield, alternates, and operating areas used throughout the duration of the mission Space weather forecasts are obtained from the 2nd Weather Squadron. Depending on the type of storm, a solar event can reach Earth as quickly as fifteen minutes. The ability to accurately provide lead-times for significant space events is extremely limited.

11 35FWI OCTOBER Runway Surface Condition (RSC) and Runway Surface Reading (RSR) are obtained from Airfield Management Operating Area Forecasts: Due to the large area of each section, forecasts may be broken into smaller regions to better indicate weather phenomena occurring in the airspace. Clouds will be provided as a thickness layer, to include bases and tops Alternate Airfields: Data is obtained from the respective TAF for all alternate airfields. 35 OSS/OSW personnel do not have the ability to request amendments to alternate airfield TAFs. The following alternates are used during routine MEFs unless otherwise specified Hachinohe (RJSH) Chitose (RJCJ) Matsushima (RJST) Yokota (RJTY) Hakodate (RJCH) Aomori (RJSA) 3.6. MISSIONWATCH. 35 OSS/OSW continually monitors the weather for all ongoing missions. MISSIONWATCH is the primary responsibility of the duty forecaster. The duty forecaster will update the MEF any time amendment criteria is met or when deemed necessary to ensure flight safety. The duty forecaster will contact the SOF and Top 3 when an update to the MEF is made. The SOF and Top 3 will pass pertinent information along to aircrews Post-Mission Feedback. Aircrews are encouraged to provide post-mission feedback. 35 OSS/OSW will utilize this data to increase the accuracy and relevance of products delivered to customers. Formal and informal feedback methods include: Completing a feedback form on the 35 OSS/OSW SharePoint Calling the duty forecaster at DSN or phone call to the Flt/CC or Flight Chief Face-to-face feedback after mission Calling on PMSV at MHz The 35 OSS/OSW participation in post-mission debrief. 4. Staff Integration Function 4.1. General. The Staff Integration Function (SIF) provides planning weather information for 35 FW Leadership. Staff, training, contingency, and exercise briefings are provided as required. SIF liaises with base agencies to determine mission requirements.

12 12 35FWI OCTOBER Operational Hours. SIF support is provided Monday-Friday from 0700L-1700L with standby support through weekends, federal holidays, and PACAF family days. SIF personnel can be contacted at DSN during duty hours. When the 35 OSS/OSW is closed, the standby forecaster can be contacted via 35 FW/CP at DSN The 35 FW Stand-Up. 35 FW Stand-Up briefs will include an overview of current forecast conditions, planning weather for the next flying day, and a 5-day outlook. Slides detailing specific events (e.g., ATR support, deployment planning, etc.) will be included as needed. If a tropical cyclone is forecast to impact Misawa AB, storm graphics will be added to the brief Tropical Cyclones: 35 OSS/OSW follows tropical cyclone forecasts from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. If a tropical cyclone is forecast to impact Misawa AB, 35 OSS/OSW will make Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) recommendations to 35 FW/CC. Reference Attachment 6 for information on TCCOR criteria and authority Climatology. SIF personnel can provide climatology data for locations upon request. Requested data can include surface observations, climatic summaries, tropical cyclone activity, and seasonal weather Instrument Refresher Course (IRC). 35 OSS/OSW will participate in IRC briefs as requested. Content will be tailored to customer needs Quarterly Flight Safety Meeting (QFSM). 35 OSS/OSW will participate in QFSMs as requested. Content will be tailored to the season and focus on local effects Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Weather Updates. 35 OSS/OSW is responsible for ensuring all weather information in the FLIP for Misawa AB is accurate. All weather related updates will be requested through the Airfield Management FLIP Manager Pre-Deployment Planning Briefings. 35 OSS/OSW is able to provide predeployment weather briefings or products upon request. The content of the briefing will vary depending on customer requirements. 5. Base Agency Requirements 5.1. General. This chapter contains specific local requirements submitted by various organizations throughout the 35 FW and verified by 35 OSS/OSW Leadership. The requirements will be reviewed annually by the requesting unit and updated as required. If any unit requirement changes, it is their responsibility to contact 35 OSS/OSW Leadership The 35 FW Safety (35 FW/SE) The 35 OSS/OSW will: Brief the weather portion of the Quarterly Flight Safety Meeting upon request Provide a primary and alternate representative to the Interim Safety Board, Safety Investigation Board, and/or Accident Investigation Board Provide weather data for inclusion in aircraft safety reports upon request.

13 35FWI OCTOBER The 35 FW Command Post (35 FW/CP) The 35 OSS/OSW will: Disseminate all weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWAs) via the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET). If JET is inoperable, 35 OSS/OSW will provide phone notification of all WWAs Notify 35 FW/CP when the AOL is activated Provide data for any OPREP-3 reports upon request The 35 FW/CP will: Run local checklists after receiving notification of a WWA and follow procedures to notify all predetermine agencies Notify base when TCCOR 5 or higher has been established by the 35 FW/CC Provide a copy of weather-related OPREP-3 reports to 35 OSS/OSW Supervisor of Flying (SOF) The 35 OSS/OSW will: Provide Cooperative Weather Watch (CWW) training upon request Brief the SOF prior to the start of local flying and provide updates when weather conditions change at Misawa AB, operating airspaces, or alternate airfields Notify the SOF during flying hours for the following conditions: When Misawa AB conditions (actual or forecast) for flying unexpectedly deteriorate or improve through the pilot weather categories below: Cat A 200 feet / ½ SM (published Instrument Landing System approach minimums), Precision Approach Radar: 100 feet / ¼ SM Cat B 300 feet / 1 SM Cat C 500 feet / 1 ½ SM Cat D 700 feet / 2 SM Cat E 1,500 feet / 3 SM Issuance or cancelation of a weather WWA Thunderstorms enter or exit a 30 NM radius of Misawa AB PIREPs containing significant weather are received Ceiling/visibility shifts below/above 1,500 feet/3 SM at Draughon Range Wave heights within operating areas are forecast >10 feet and/or sustained surface winds >25 knots over water.

14 14 35FWI OCTOBER Sustained surface winds of 35 knots are observed in any Military Operating Area (MOA), Misawa AB, or alternate airfield Reports of volcanic ash within the local flying area SOF will: Receive an in-person weather briefing from the duty forecaster prior to the beginning of a shift Notify weather personnel if any of the following occur: Significant changes in ceiling/visibility Lightning or thunder occurs Start of precipitation An Ice Foreign Object Damage (FOD) advisory is needed based on the immediate proximity of hazards to the engine inlet The 35 FW flying operations has added or cancelled flights, diverted, or completed for the day Solicit PIREPs for local area, ranges, and MOAs and pass any PIREPs to the forecaster within five minutes of receipt The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (35 CES) The 35 OSS/OSW will: Provide Snow Control (35 CES/CEOHP) with freezing precipitation and snow forecasts during snow season (approximately 15 Nov - 31 Mar). This will be produced Monday-Friday prior to 2000L and will be updated and reissued throughout the day when weather conditions warrant Provide Readiness and Emergency Management Flight (35 CES/CEX) input for chemical downwind messages (CDMs) and effective downwind messages (EDM) within the first hour of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Control Center activation, every 12 hours or 24 hours when in FPCON Charlie and higher, or as requested Provide 35 CES/CEX and Fire Emergency Services Flight (35 CES/CEF) with current or forecast weather upon request The 35 CES will: Notify 35 OSS/OSW of activation of the CBRN Control Center and coordinate receipt of CDMs and EDMs Coordinate with 35 OSS/OSW on annual updates to the Misawa AB snow removal plan The 35th Communication Squadron will Provide PMSV radio support as needed Provide 24-hour assistance for base communication network outages.

15 35FWI OCTOBER The 35th Security Forces Squadron. 35 OSS/OSW will provide forecast weather, to include conditions that may adversely affect traffic flow for base roads (e.g., ice, snow, etc.) upon request. When 35 OSS/OSW is closed, forecasts will be available on SharePoint The 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron/Bioenvironmental Engineering. 35 OSW/OSS will provide current weather conditions as needed to determine heat index and wind chill The 35th Operations Support Squadron The 35 OSS/OSW will: Brief the weather portion of the Instrument Refresher Course upon request Provide Airfield Management with FLIP entries or updates, to include but not limited to operating hours, PMSV frequencies, 17 OWS contact information, and airfield ceiling and visibility threshold Disseminate all weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWAs) via JET. If JET is inoperable, 35 OSS/OSW will provide phone notification of all WWAs to Airfield Management Provide climatology and lunar illumination data for planning long-range sortie scheduling upon request Airfield and Weather Systems will maintain or arrange for maintenance for the FMQ-19, FMQ-22, and PMSV Wing Scheduling will provide 35 OSS/OSW access to the daily flying schedule via Windows Patriot Excalibur (WinPEX) The 35 OSS/OSAA will: Notify 35 OSS/OSW of any aircraft mishap via the secondary crash phone Disseminate weather warnings IAW Quick Response Checklists Pass the current runway heading, Runway Surface Condition (RSC) and Runway Condition Readings (RCR) to the duty forecaster Notify 35 OSS/OSW of any Airfield Lighting System equipment status changes that restrict or relax airfield visibility and ceiling minimums Draughon Range The 35 OSS/OSW will provide Cooperative Weather Watch training to Draughon Range controllers upon request Draughon Range will: Notify 35 OSS/OSW of any significant meteorological equipment outages Notify 35 OSS/OSW during flying hours when the following weather conditions occur: Significant changes in ceiling or visibility Lightning or thunder occurs.

16 16 35FWI OCTOBER Pass any PIREPs within five minutes or as time allows to the forecaster The 13th Fighter Squadron (13 FS) and 14th Fighter Squadron (14 FS) The 35 OSS/OSW will: Maintain a qualified forecaster on station during scheduled flying hours Publish the MEF NLT 60 minutes prior to the scheduled mass briefing time as published in WinPEX Provide in-person mission execution weather step briefings, as manning permits Provide additional planning weather data as requested The 13 FS and 14 FS will: Ensure WinPEX is updated with mass briefing times. If WinPEX is inoperative, the daily flying schedule to 35oss.osw@us.af.mil Immediately alert the 35 OSS/OSW to any short-notice changes to the scheduled mass brief time Notify 35 OSS/OSW Leadership, at least 48 hours in advance, of special briefings and/or missions outside of the normal 35 FW flying schedule (e.g., weekend missions, ATR support, etc.), and assign a point of contact to coordinate weather support Notify the 35 OSS/OSW of all upcoming deployments or exercises When possible, notify the forecaster of weather conditions over operating areas or airfield Pass PIREPs via the Top 3 to the duty forecaster within five minutes of receipt During exercises and contingencies, pass target weather to 35 OSS/OSW forecasters during mission debriefs. 6. Resource Protection 6.1. General. This chapter contains details on weather watches, warnings, and advisories (WWA) issued for Misawa AB and Draughon Range. Resource protection is accomplished through a joint effort between the 17 OWS and the 35 OSS/OSW. Due to the unique partnership between the Misawa JASDF Weather Squadron and the 35 OSS/OSW, WWAs are disseminated independently from one another. Specific customer impacts, limitations, and sensitivities are listed in Attachment 4 and Attachment Dissemination. The Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET) is the primary dissemination tool for WWAs. When a WWA is issued, Command Post (35 FW/CP), Airfield Management, Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), and Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants will receive an automated notification from JET. In the event that JET is inoperative, 35 OSS/OSW will notify each agency listed above of the WWA. Upon notification of a WWA, 35 FW/CP and Airfield Management will follow local checklists and disseminate as required.

17 35FWI OCTOBER Weather Watches. A weather watch is a notice sent to customers alerting them that conditions have potential for the development of a predefined weather event. Watches are issued for a 5 NM radius from the center point of the Misawa AB runway complex. Table 5 contains all of the weather watches and desired lead times (DLT) for Misawa AB and Draughon Range The Heavy Snow watch is tailored to local requirements and varies from AFMAN V1, 6 December Table 5. Misawa and Draughon Range Weather Watch Criteria and Lead Times. Criteria DLT (minutes) Tornado or Funnel Cloud* As potential warrants Severe Thunderstorm (damaging winds 50 knots and/or damaging hail ¾ inches)* As potential warrants Damaging Winds 50 knots (not associated with thunderstorms)* As potential warrants Heavy Snow 8 inches in 12 hours* As potential warrants Freezing Precipitation (any intensity)* As potential warrants Heavy Rain 2 inches in 12 hours As potential warrants Blizzard Conditions (duration 3 hours, wind or gusts 30 knots, falling and/or blowing snow with visibility ¼ mile As potential warrants visibility/400 meters) Lightning within 5 NM* 30 *denotes watches issued for Draughon Range 6.4. Forecast Weather Warnings. A weather warning is a notice sent out to customers alerting them that a predefined weather event, which will pose a threat to life or property, is expected to occur. Warnings are issued for a 5 NM radius from the center-point of the Misawa AB runway complex. Table 6 contains all warnings and desired lead times for Misawa AB and Draughon Range The Heavy Snowfall warning is tailored to local requirements and varies from AFMAN V The Sandstorm warning is not required by local customers and is not included in the table below.

18 18 35FWI OCTOBER 2018 Table 6. Misawa and Draughon Range Weather Warning Criteria and Lead Times. Criteria DLT (minutes) Tornado or Funnel Cloud* 30 Severe Thunderstorms (damaging winds 50 knots and/or damaging hail ¾ inches)* 120 Moderate Thunderstorms (strong winds knots and/or large hail ¼ inches but < ¾ inches)* 90 Damaging Winds 50 knots (not associated with thunderstorms* 120 Strong Winds knots (not associated with thunderstorms* 90 Heavy Snow 8 inches in 12 hours* 90 Freezing Precipitation (any intensity)* 90 Heavy Rain 2 inches in 12 hours 90 Blizzard Conditions (duration 3 hours, wind or gusts 30 knots, falling and/or blowing snow with visibility ¼ mile/400 meters 90 visibility Lightning within 5 NM* Observed *denotes warnings issued for Draughon Range 6.5. Observed Weather Warnings. The Lightning warning is the only observed warning issued on Misawa AB. This warning is issued for a 5 NM radius from the center-point of the Misawa AB runway complex. The Lightning warning is not issued until lightning is observed, heard, sensed by lightning detection, or reported by the JASDF Weather Squadron The Lightning warning will remain valid until lightning has not occurred in the area for at least 15 minutes Observed Weather Advisories. An observed weather advisory is a notice sent to customers alerting them that a predefined weather event, which may impact operations, is occurring on Misawa AB. Table 7 contains all advisories for Misawa AB and Draughon Range The Lightning within 5-30 NM advisory is added due to an increased alert time for MOC.

19 35FWI OCTOBER Table 7. Misawa and Draughon Range Observed Weather Advisories. Criteria DLT (minutes) *Surface Winds knots Observed Crosswinds knots Observed Crosswinds knots Observed Crosswinds knots Observed Crosswinds 35 knots Observed Ice FOD A/B Observed Lightning 5-30 NM Observed Low-Level Wind Shear Below 2000 feet Above Ground Level Observed *denotes advisory issued for Draughon Range Notes: 1. Ice FOD A - Temperature is <45ºF (7ºC) but >20ºF (-7ºC) with precipitation occurring. - Dew point depression <9ºF (5ºC); and the temperature <45ºF (7ºC) but >25ºF (-4ºC). 2. Ice FOD B - The temperature is <45ºF (7ºC) with standing water or a mixture of water with ice or snow within the immediate proximity of the engine inlet - 35 OSS/OSW does not have the capability to determine the proximity of water or water mixture to the engine inlet. Therefore, the SOF, with the aid of the pro-super, will determine if the HAS and taxi areas are clear of water, ice, or snow. The SOF will inform 35 OSS/OSW if an Ice FOD advisory is needed based on the immediate proximity of hazards to the engine inlet Upgrades and Downgrades. Advisories and warnings will be upgraded (e.g., strong winds to damaging winds) or downgraded as required. Upgrades should meet the desired lead-times specified above. Only one forecast warning may be in effect at a time except when a tornado or observed lightning warning has been issued Amendments. Amendments to weather watches and warnings will only be issued to change the valid time and will be issued before the original watch or warning expires. New warnings and watches will be issued for any changes in weather criteria Cancellation. Watches and warnings may be cancelled when the weather phenomenon is no longer occurring or expected to occur. However, if not cancelled, watches and warnings will expire at the end of the valid period. Observed advisories will be cancelled when the criteria is no longer occurring and is not expected to occur again in the next hour Severe Weather Action Plan (SWAP). SWAP is in place to ensure sufficient personnel are available during potential and actual severe weather events or during meteorological or operational events critical to mission success. For the purpose of these procedures, severe weather is defined as a tornado or severe thunderstorm The Severe Weather Action Team (SWAT) consists of a team leader and additional team members from the 35 OSS/OSW. 35 OSS/OSW Leadership will respond as soon as possible and assume SWAT leader duties upon arrival. 35 OSS/OSW will perform SWAP responsibilities as defined in AFMAN V2, Aerospace Weather Operations-Processes and Procedures, 17 OWS IDP, and this publication.

20 20 35FWI OCTOBER If the 35 OSS/OSW is closed, the standby forecaster will discuss the meteorological situation, manning requirements, and the recall of additional personnel with 35 OSS/OSW Leadership. If deemed necessary, the SWAT member will report to the weather station as soon as possible after notification by the stand-by forecaster. Once the SWAT member has arrived, they will assist in evaluating the situation, determine the need and availability to recall additional personnel, and execute the SWAP duties and responsibilities in Table If the 35 OSS/OSW is open, 35 OSS/OSW Leadership will be immediately notified and will determine the appropriate actions Time permitting, the SWAT member will conduct a meteorological conference with the 17 OWS While a tropical cyclone is not listed as SWAP criteria, 35 OSS/OSW Leadership will immediately notify the 35 FW/CP and evaluate the impacts within 96 hours of a tropical cyclone forecast to affect Misawa AB. Due to the complex nature of tropical cyclones, 35 OSS/OSW Leadership will determine the best course of action to address weather support. 35 OSS/OSW Leadership will advise 35 FW Leadership on the initiation of Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) (see Attachment 6 for TCCOR Criteria and Destructive Winds). 35 OSS/OSW Leadership will also stress the accuracy of tropical cyclones forecasts beyond 24 hours is subject to a wide margin of error The 35 OSS/OSW may provide information to 35 FW Public Affairs so they may post the information on the Misawa website, approved social networking sites, and the Commander s Access Channel to ensure the Misawa community is informed. Table 8. Conditions Requiring Notification/Activation of SWAT standby member. Recall Criteria / Threshold Tornadoes/Waterspout Severe Thunderstorms Desired notification time Watch / Warning issued Watch / Warning issued 17 OWS Action Implement OWS SWAP. Notify 35 OSS/OSW using stand-by roster. Implement OWS SWAP. Notify 35 OSS/OSW using stand-by roster. 35 OSS/OSW Action Implement SWAP Implement SWAP

21 35FWI OCTOBER Table 9. SWAP Duties and Responsibilities. Duty Forecaster 1. Notify and recall SWAT member 2. Perform a basic weather watch 3. Coordinate with 17 OWS on the issuance of watches and warnings 4. Notify appropriate agencies of the issuance of watches and warnings 5. Conduct a forecast discussion with the SWAT Lead upon arrival 6. Review PIREPs, SIGMETs, and other applicable products 7. Update Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF) 8. Provide inputs for an OPREP-3 report. Archive data and perform a forecast review. SWAT Lead 1. Evaluate the situation and report to the station as necessary. Determine if the situation warrants additional personnel 2. Initiate and maintain an events log as time permits IAW local policy 3. Upon arrival, receive initial forecast discussion from duty forecaster 4. Ensure duty positions are delegated and members are performing assigned tasks 5. Ensure the following tasks are accomplished on a recurring basis a. Recall additional personnel as needed, if available b. Adjust duties as deemed necessary c. As requested, keep 35 FW Leadership, 35 FW/CP, and customers informed of the latest developments d. Ensure all applicable WWAs are issued and notification has been accomplished e. Review all forecast products for accuracy and horizontal consistency f. Provide meteorological expertise and guide decision making 6. Monitor PMSV 7. Conduct post-event review and discussion with team members 8. Consolidate inputs and coordinate with 35 FW/CP for an OPREP-3 report Severe Weather Damage Reporting/Operational Reporting (OPREP). 35 OSS/OSW will coordinate with 35 FW/CP for weather-related OPREP-3 and provide information listed in Table The 35 FW/CP will provide 35 OSS/OSW with a copy of any weather related OPREPs. 35 OSS/OSW will provide damage reports and OPREP-3 reports to the 17 OWS and MAJCOM.

22 22 35FWI OCTOBER 2018 Table 10. Items Required for OPREP-3 Report. # Item 1. Severe weather experienced including: a. Location b. Date and Time c. Phenomenon 2. Forecast that was valid at the time of occurrence 3. Any WWAs issued including: a. Issue date and time b. Valid time c. Actual lead-time d. Customers desired lead-time 4. Operational status of meteorological equipment prior to the severe weather event Emergency and Crisis Action Responses In the event of an aircraft mishap, 35 OSS/OSW will provide the following: An immediate update to the SOF using the JASDF A-SPECI Satellite, radar, hazard charts, and all applicable and available terrestrial and space weather products used to produce the MEF The TAF, MEF, PMSV log, and warnings, watches, and advisories that were valid during the aircraft mishap JWS observations and lightning data Detailed statement concerning weather information briefed to the aircrew The 35 OSS/OSW will consolidate the above products and burn the information to a disk and save it in a protected folder. 17 OWS will perform a data save to cover 12 hours prior and six hours after the event. 35 OSS/OSW will perform a local data save using the same timeframe mentioned above In the event of a natural disaster (e.g., earthquake, tsunami, etc.), 35 OSS/OSW will follow the actions under the Installation Emergency Management Plan 10-2 (IEMP 10-2). KRISTOPHER W. STRUVE, Colonel, USAF Commander

23 35FWI OCTOBER References Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION All applicable Department of Defense Flight Information Publications (FLIPs) Applicable 11-series AFIs, Flying Operations, pertaining to specific aircraft Operations Procedures A1-C12BM-NFM-000, NATOPS Flight Manual Navy Model UC-12BFM Aircraft AFDD 1, Air Force Basic Doctrine, Organization, and Command, 14 Oct 2011 AFMAN , Operational Reporting, 18 Jun 2018 AFI , Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations, IC3, 19 Apr 2016 AFI V3, General Flight Rules, 10 Aug 2016 AFI , Air Force Weather Roles and Responsibilities, 7 Feb 2011 AFI , Support Agreement Procedures, 18 Oct 2013 AFI , The Information collections and Reports Management Program: Controlling Internal, Public, and Interagency Air Force Information Collections, 6 Mar 2013 AFMAN , Management of Records, 1 Mar 2008 AFI , Public Affairs Responsibilities and Management, 12 Jan 2016 AFH V1, Weather for Aircrews, 12 Jan 2012 AFMAN , Surface Weather Observations, 27 Feb 2013 AFMAN , Meteorological Codes, 28 Feb 2013 AFMAN V1, Air and Space Weather Operations Characterization, 6 Dec 2011 AFMAN V2, Air and Space Weather Operations Exploitation, 7 Dec 2011 AFOSH Standard , Aircraft Flight Line - Ground Operations and Activities AFPD 15-1, Air Force Weather Operations, 12 Nov 2015 AFI , Thermal Injury, 7 Apr 2016 IEMP 10-2, Installation Emergency Management Plan, 09 January 2015 Installment Data Plan (IDP) between 17 OWS and 35 OSS/OSW, 10 Jan 2018 Joint Publication 3-59, Joint Doctrine, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations, 7 Dec 2012 MOUI 3005, Memorandum of Understanding for Airfield Operations between 432d Tactical Fighter Wing and Japan Air Self Defense Force, 06 Dec 1988 PACAFI , Weather Support for PACAF, 10 Aug 2016 USFJINST , Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (TCCOR), 01 Mar 2015

24 24 35FWI OCTOBER 2018 Prescribed Forms No forms prescribed Adopted Forms AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, 22 Sep 2009 Abbreviations and Acronyms AOL Alternate Operating Location AOR Area of Responsibility C2 Command and Control CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear CDM Chemical Downwind Message CONOPS Concept of Operations DLT Desired Lead-time EDM Effective Downwind Message EM Emergency Management FLIP Flight Information Publication FMQ-19 Aviation Weather Equipment FMQ-22 Aviation Weather Equipment IAW In Accordance With IDP Installation Data Plan IRC Instrument Refresher Course JASDF Japan Air Self-Defense Force JET Joint Environmental Toolkit JTWC Joint Typhoon Warning Center JWS Joint Weather System LAN Local Area Network LLWS Low Level Wind Shear MAJCOM Major Command MEF Mission Execution Forecast MEFP Mission Execution Forecast Process METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report METCON Meteorological Conference or Discussion METWATCH Meteorological Watch

25 35FWI OCTOBER MISSIONWATCH Mission Meteorological Watch MOA Military Operating Area MOC Maintenance Operations Center NIPRNET Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network NOTAM Notice to Airmen OPLAN Operation Plan OPREP Operational Report OSS Operations Support Squadron OWS Operational Weather Support PACAF Pacific Air Forces PIREP Pilot Weather Report PMSV Pilot-to-Metro Service RCR Runway Condition Reading RSC Runway Surface Condition SIPRNET Secure Internet Protocol Router Network SM Statute Mile SOF Supervisor of Flying SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report SWAP Severe Weather Action Plan SWAT Severe Weather Action Team TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TCCOR Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness WWA Watches, Warnings, and Advisories

26 26 35FWI OCTOBER 2018 A2.1. General Information Attachment 2 JASDF WEATHER OBSERVING CRITERIA A Introduction. The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) Misawa Weather Squadron, Air Weather Service Group, Air Support Command is responsible for taking observations. This service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Surface observations are taken at the discretion of the JASDF weather duty forecaster. Surface weather observations are taken IAW JASDF Rules of Aeronautical Meteorological Observation (RAMO) Number 14, dated 8 November 2006, the MOUI 3005, and the published weather minimum for the airfield as determined by United States Air Force Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). A Definitions A Hourly observation: A complete observation taken, recorded, and disseminated near the beginning of each hour containing the following elements: A Time (GMT) A Wind direction, speed, and character. (10-minute average) A Prevailing visibility A Runway visual range (when required). A Present weather and obstructions to vision. A Sky condition A Temperature (degrees Celsius) A Dew point (degrees Celsius) A Altimeter setting. A Sea-level pressure (disseminated local and longline). A Remarks on preceding encoded data. A Special observations. JASDF takes and disseminates five types of special observations: SPECI-1, SPECI-2, Q-SPECI, L-SPECI, and A-SPECI. All of these are limited element observations taken for meteorological conditions specified by special criteria containing in the RAMO, criteria listed in the DoD Flight Instrument Publication (FLIP) for Misawa AB, AFMAN , AFMAN , and customer requirements (JASDF or US Forces). The five types are as follows: A SPECI-1: JASDF takes and disseminates locally and longline for severe weather conditions or conditions at or below field minimums. A SPECI-2: JASDF takes a SPECI-2 immediately for deteriorating conditions (disseminated local and longline). For improving conditions, the RAMO allows for a 10 minute delay before the observer must take and disseminate a SPECI- 2. SPECI-2 marked with a ** will only be taken during runway repair.