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1 BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER 2ND BOMB WING BARKSDALEAFB BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE INSTRUCTION AUGUST 2016 WEATHER WEATHER SUPPORT PROCEDURES COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e- Publishing website at RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication OPR: 2 OSS/OSW Supersedes: BARKSDALE AFB INSTRUCTION , 14 March 2014 Certified by: 2 OSS/CC (Lt Col John D. Varilek) Pages: 56 This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 15-1, Atmospheric and Space Environmental Support, Air Force Instruction (AFI) , Air and Space Operations Roles and Responsibilities, Air Force Manual (AFMAN) V1, Air and Space Weather Operations Characterization, and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) V2, Air and Space Weather Operations Exploitation. It describes weather support policies and procedures for Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB). It applies to all 2d Bomb Wing (2 BW) units and tenant units at BAFB. This instruction applies to the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. This instruction does not apply to the Civil Air Patrol. Maintain official records in accordance with AFMAN , Management of Records, and dispose of them in accordance with the Air Force (AF) Records Disposition Schedule found at Contact supporting records managers as required for approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF IMT 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. No waivers may be granted for any part of the publication. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include: Additions to Chapter 1: added 608th AOC to list of supported flying units, added AFGSC Family Days to weather flight closure hours, updated contact information, new Alternate Operating Location (AOL) and severe weather action plan criteria. Additions to Chapter 2:

2 2 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Mandatory supplementation of Tower Visibility in weather observations, required support of Airfield Systems section, all weather watch lead times were updated to be issued As Potential Warrants. Additions to Chapter 3 and 4: updated roles and responsibilities of weather staff and forecasters to meet BAFB support requirements. Additions to Chapter 5: Issuance of observed and projected Index of Thermal Stress conditions to applicable Flying Ops Supervisor. Additions to Attachments 6-9: modernized version of product support or notification/distribution chart. Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION General Weather Operations Geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR): Operating Hours:... 7 Table OSS/OSW Duty Priorities Weather Contact Information Table OSS/OSW Contact Information... 9 Table OWS Contact Information Dissemination Process of Weather Information Alternate Operating Location (AOL):... 9 Table OSS/OSW Notification Priorities Severe Weather Action Procedures (SWAP): Release of Weather Information: Chapter 2 AIRFIELD SUPPORT FUNCTIONS General: Continuous Weather Watch: Basic Weather Watch (BWW): Cooperative Weather Watch (CWW): Eyes Forward /26 OWS Collaboration: Meteorological Equipment Weather Observations: Table 2.1. Sky Cover Classification (extracted from AFMAN ) Table 2.2. Mandatory Supplementary Weather Conditions... 17

3 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV): Weather Watch, Warning, and Advisories (WWAs): Table 2.3. Forecast Weather Watch Criteria and Minimum Desired Lead-Times Table 2.4. Forecast Weather Warning Criteria and Minimum Desired Lead-Times Table 2.5. Observed Weather Advisory Criteria and Minimum Desired Lead-Times Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Reviews: Chapter 3 MISSION INTEGRATION FUNCTIONS General: Weather Impact Matrix: Table 3.1. Weather Operational Impacts: Mission Weather Products (MWPs): Mission Debriefs: Flight Weather Briefing (FWB): Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs): Hurricane/Tropical Storm Support: Space Weather Support: Mission Planning Cell (MPC): MISSIONWATCH: Coordinated Weather Operations: Forecast Reviews and Studies: Chapter 4 STAFF INTEGRATION FUNCTIONS General: Operating Plan (OPLAN) Review/Support: Briefing Support: Wing Inspection Team (WIT) Support: Emergency/Crisis Action Response: Barksdale AFB Defenders of Liberty Air Show: Climatology Support: Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Training/Orientation:... 30

4 4 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Supervisor of Flying (SOF) Training/Orientation: OPREP-3 Reporting: Chapter 5 MISSION AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUPPORTED AGENCIES General: d Bomb Wing (2 BW) Staff: d Bomb Wing, Safety Office (2 BW/SE): d Operations Group (2 OG): d Communications Squadron (2 CS): d Civil Engineering Squadron (2 CES): d Security Forces Squadron (2 SFS): d Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSA): d Aerospace Medical Squadron, Bioenvironmental Engineering (2 AMDS/SGPB): th Bomb Wing (307 BW): th Test and Evaluation Squadron (49 TES): th Weapons School (340 WPS): Chapter 6 RECIPROCAL SUPPORT General d Bomb Wing, Plans and Programs (2 BW/XP) will: Barksdale Command Post (CP) will: Table 6.1. WWA AtHoc Notification Criteria: th, 20th, 93d, 96th, and 343d BS, 49th TES, and 340th WPS will: d Communication Squadron (2 CS) will: d Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSA) will: d Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSO):... 37

5 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 38 Attachment 2 TAF SPECIFICATION AND AMENDMENT CRITERIA 44 Attachment 3 SPECIAL AND LOCAL OBSERVATION CRITERIA 46 Attachment 4 BASE WEATHER EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS 49 Attachment 5 WEATHER WARNING, WATCH AND ADVISORY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM 50 Attachment 6 SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE MATRIX 51 Attachment 7 B-52 WEATHER THRESHOLD MATRIX (FOUO) 52 Attachment 8 EXAMPLE BAFB EXTENDED (5-DAY) FORECAST W/ IMPACTS 54 Attachment 9 SAMPLE B-52 MISSION EXECUTION FORECAST 55

6 6 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST General. Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The 2d Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight (2 OSS/OSW) provides weather support to the 2 BW and all tenant units assigned to BAFB. The current assigned tenant units are: AFGSC Headquarters, 8th AF Headquarters, 307th Bomb Wing (307 BW), 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron (49 TES), and 340th Weapons Squadron (340 WPS), 26th Operational Weather Squadron (OWS) and the 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) This instruction establishes requirements and procedures for weather support, which must be coordinated at the local level to meet mission needs. It consolidates weather support requirements and procedures for peacetime operations. It does not cover weather support procedures for emergency war order operations or certain other special operations/procedures. These are covered in other applicable plans/instructions/regulations Weather Operations General: The 26 OWS at BAFB provides regional and operational-level weather products and information to AF and Army units operating in the south-east and south-central CONUS Area of Responsibility (AOR). 2 OSS/OSW focuses on providing tactical-level weather products and information needed for mission planning and execution during wartime, contingency, exercise, and peacetime operations Installation Data Page (IDP): Weather support coordination actions between 2 OSS/OSW and 26 OWS are outlined on the 2 OSS/OSW IDP. It also includes a list of current BAFB Weather Warning, Watch, and Advisory (WWA) criteria. The IDP is located here: AOR=1&USEHF= OWS Responsibilities: 26 OWS provides WWA, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), regional and operational-level weather products and information, meteorological watch (METWATCH) and limited flight weather Mission Execution Products (MEPs) support TAF: The 26 OWS is responsible for creating and issuing a TAF for BAFB every eight hours (0200Z, 1000Z, and 1800Z). Each TAF will cover a 30-hour period. These forecasts apply to an area within a five nautical mile (NM) radius of the center of the runway complex. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) airport code for Barksdale AFB is KBAD. See AFMAN , Meteorological Codes, Chapter 1 for code breakdown Specification and Amendment Criteria: TAF amendments are unscheduled forecast updates which revise the content of the current forecast. 26 OWS will amend the TAF as required. TAF specification and amendment criteria are specified in Attachment 2 and reflected on the 2 OSS/OSW IDP.

7 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Dissemination and availability: 26 OWS will disseminate the TAF via the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET). If JET is inoperative, the TAF will be distributed through Air Force Weather Web Services (AFW-WEBS) and , fax, or phone to 2 OSS/OSW. 2 OSS/OSW will in-turn, call the air traffic control (ATC) tower with the current forecast for flying purposes Continuity of Operations (COOP): If weather operations are interrupted (e.g., power outage, natural disaster), the following actions will be taken: OWS: If weather operations at the 26 OWS are interrupted, 26 OWS will contact 2 OSS/OSW. BAFB TAF and WWA responsibility will be transferred to 2 OSS/OSW until 26 OWS is postured to resume operations. Responsibility for other 26 OWS products (e.g., graphical products) will be transferred to another OWS as necessary to continue weather information flow to BAFB units OSS/OSW: If weather operations at 2 OSS/OSW are interrupted, 2 OSS/OSW will contact 26 OWS. 2 OSS/OSW responsibilities for observed WWA support, MEP (e.g. DD 175-1), and other mission forecast products will be transferred to 26 OWS until 2 OSS/OSW is postured to resume operations, ensuring continued weather information flow to BAFB units. If JET, , and fax are not operational, 26 OWS will verbally pass weather products and information to 2 OSS/OSW. If 2 OSS/OSW cannot transmit an airfield observation via JET, they will pass all observations via telephone to ATC and enter observations into the Automated Weather Network or relay all observations via telephone to another weather unit (e.g., 26 OWS) Geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR): Surface weather observations, WWAs and long-range (5-day) forecasts provided by 2 OSS/OSW are valid for the area located within a 5 NM radius around the center of the BAFB airfield (center of the runway) complex OSS/OSW provides MEP support and MISSIONWATCH for all areas and routes in which BAFB flying units are conducting operations. Since the B-52 routinely conducts global power missions, the geographic AOR for flying weather support is considered worldwide Operating Hours: OSS/OSW duty hours will be scheduled, based on the operational need of the BAFB flying unit operations and/or when ATC is open and no automated observing capability exists. Airfield Support functions (e.g. weather observations, PMSV, and WWAs) and Mission Integration functions (e.g. MEP production) are provided whenever supported unit flying operations are being conducted. Staff Integration functions (e.g. liaison, climatic support, and training) are available M-F 0730L-1630L, unless closed for AFGSC Family Days or Holidays. Assuming a fully-functional AN/FMQ-19, only automated weather observations are disseminated during limited duty operations or scheduled airfield closures OSS/OSW hours of operation will flex/surge to meet BAFB operational needs.

8 8 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST OSS/OSW will provide standby hours and contact numbers for the standby forecaster to the 26 OWS, Airfield Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSA), ATC, and the Barksdale Command Post (CP) no later than 24 hours in advance of 2 OSS/OSW closure OSS/OSW leadership determines duty priorities based on mission requirements and hours of operations. Table 1.1 lists the prioritization of weather station tasks: Table OSS/OSW Duty Priorities Non-Operating Hours: 2 OSS/OSW personnel will be scheduled and available for recall during non-operating hours. 26 OWS will assume METWATCH responsibilities and recall the standby forecaster when 2 OSS/OSW is closed OSS/OSW is not required to have personnel on duty unless the Severe Weather Action Plan (SWAP) has been implemented or no automated observing capability exists Weather Contact Information.

9 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Table OSS/OSW Contact Information Table OWS Contact Information 1.6. Dissemination Process of Weather Information The primary notification system for weather information is the JET web-based display. The secondary notification system is via automated phone calls, manual notification by weather personnel, and follow-up phone calls to ATC, CP, 26 OWS and 2 OSS/OSA (see Table 1.4) Automated Dissemination. JET is designated as the single point for weather personnel to disseminate weather products to both off-base and on-base agencies and/or as a secondary notification to the ATC during Information Display System 5 (IDS-5) outages through the following address Base agencies can view JET via an internet browser at the following address: This dedicated account will display the automated weather sensors, latest observation, TAF, and WWAs Report all JET outages to 2 OSS/OSW at or Alternate Operating Location (AOL): In the event 2 OSS/OSW is forced to evacuate building 6402, weather operations will relocate to Room 218 in the Warrior Center, building The AOL telephone # is (318) /DSN

10 10 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST In cases where the Warrior Center is unavailable, 2 OSS/OSW will relocate to Room 104 in Hoban Hall, building The AOL telephone # is (318) /DSN The JET system may be impacted by loss of power or lack of connectivity in the event 2 OSS/OSW is forced to evacuate building If JET cannot be updated with current weather information, then weather personnel will transmit weather updates via AFW-WEBS and/or telephone to select base agencies. The priorities for notification are as follows: Table OSS/OSW Notification Priorities During AOL operations the following functions will be impacted: PMSV: Upon arrival to the AOL, 2 OSS/OSW personnel will request ATC monitor the weather radio frequency and pass any information via telephone, if required Weather observations: Weather observation support will be degraded if the AN/FMQ-19 is unavailable during AOL operations. At a minimum, all weather elements in the observation will be taken using backup/tactical equipment. Wind direction, wind speed, and altimeter setting will be estimated due to use of the tactical equipment. Runway Visual Range (RVR) reading will not be available Mission Integration: Mission execution forecast products and briefing support may be altered. Units who do not have access to the AOL will receive their mission execution forecast products and briefs via 2 OSS/OSW share point site, telephone, or fax Staff Integration: Limited staff support will be available during AOL operations Severe Weather Action Procedures (SWAP): OSS/OSW will initiate SWAP when a weather warning is issued for the following severe weather criteria: Tornadic activity (or funnel clouds) Damaging Winds > 50kts (not associated with thunderstorms) Severe Thunderstorms (hail > 3/4 inch and/or damaging winds > 50kts) Freezing Precipitation (any intensity) A Severe Weather Action Team leader will be appointed IAW 2 OSS/OSW Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and will ensure 2 OSS/OSW is postured appropriately to ensure implementation of all severe weather action requirements. 2 OSS/OSW will remain open and SWAP will remain in effect until the expiration or cancellation of applicable warnings.

11 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST During limited duty operations or scheduled closures, 26 OWS will notify the standby forecaster when one or more SWAP criteria are forecasted. Upon notification, 2 OSS/OSW will conduct SWAP IAW local SOPs OSS/OSW will supplement automated observations IAW AFMAN , Surface Weather Observations. Supplement/backup observations will ensure eyes forward support to the 26 OWS and ensure all aspects of severe weather are fully identified, reported, and recorded Post event procedures will include a verbal review of the actions taken by 2 OSS/OSW and 26 OWS. A forecast review may be directed IAW local SOP s Release of Weather Information: OPSEC and COMSEC will be considered prior to any release of weather information. Specific restrictions do not exist on the dissemination of weather information to other military agencies. Information exchange between 2 OSS/OSW and the local National Weather Service (NWS) office is encouraged in the interest of public safety and resource protection. Support to other non-military agencies, foreign governments or individuals will be coordinated with the Staff Judge Advocate and Public Affairs offices before information is provided. This restriction does not include routine weather information passed on automated weather circuits or information passed through the NWS in the interest of public safety.

12 12 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Chapter 2 AIRFIELD SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 2.1. General: The airfield support function focuses on providing decision makers and supported organizations with highly perishable, timely, accurate and relevant observed environmental information essential to flying and non-flying operations. Personnel executing the airfield support function will: Take, record, and disseminate surface weather observations for BAFB OSS/OSW operates the AN/FMQ-19 Automatic Meteorological Observing System (AMOS) to automatically collect and disseminate weather observations OSS/OSW will perform one of two types of weather watch: a Continuous Weather Watch or a Basic Weather Watch Continuous Weather Watch: BAFB is classified as an Automated Observing Location. The AN/FMQ-19 is operated in full automatic mode to perform Continuous Weather Watch, providing Meteorological Aviation Report (METAR) and Aviation Selected Special Weather Report (SPECI) observations Basic Weather Watch (BWW): The need for a BWW will be evaluated no later than 1-hour prior to the start of scheduled local flying and during periods of mandatory augmentation (reference section 2.7.7). During BWW, weather observers will recheck weather conditions at intervals not to exceed 20 minutes since the last observation/recheck, to determine the need for a SPECI observation BWW will be performed when any of the following conditions are observed to be occurring or are forecast to occur within 1 hour: Ceiling forms below or decreases to less than 2,000 feet (local risk management (RM) requirement) Ceiling dissipates or increases to equal or exceed 2,000 feet (local RM requirement) Visibility decreases to less than 3 miles Visibility increases to equal or exceed 3 miles Precipitation (any form) Thunderstorms Fog or Mist All supplemental criteria specified in Table During mandatory back-up of AMOS IAW AFMAN , paragraph In addition to the above minimum requirements, technicians will remain alert for any other changes in weather conditions requiring a SPECI observation, as listed in Attachment 3.

13 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Weather personnel will also monitor local area observational and forecast products as often as necessary to keep abreast of changes expected to affect the geographic AOR The BWW will be conducted regardless of operating mode using sound RM practices Cooperative Weather Watch (CWW): A CWW program between 2 OSS/OSW and 2 OSS/OSA is established via 2 OSS Operating Instruction (OI) 15-1, Cooperative Weather Watch Reliable sources (e.g., SFS, CES, MXG, OWS personnel) will notify 2 OSS/OSW when any of the following are seen or occur within 5 NMs of Barksdale airfield: Tornado or funnel cloud Hail begins or ends Thunder or lightning In addition to criteria listed in paragraphs , weather certified ATC personnel will notify 2 OSS/OSW when any of the following occur: Tower prevailing visibility decreases to less than or increases to equal or exceed 4 statute miles (SM) and the tower visibility differs from the prevailing visibility Tower prevailing visibility has decreased to less than or, if below, increased to equal or exceed 1, 2, or 3 SMs and the tower visibility differs from the prevailing visibility OSS/OSW personnel will re-evaluate surface prevailing visibility, as soon as practical, upon initial receipt of a differing control tower value and subsequent reportable changes at the control tower level. 2 OSS/OSW will include a tower visibility remark in the next METAR or SPECI IAW local SOPs and AFMAN , Attachment 3 line Active Runway Changes Local PIREPs (within 5 minutes of receipt) Any occurrence of previously unreported weather conditions that could affect flight safety or be considered critical to the safety of efficiency of local operations and resources Eyes Forward /26 OWS Collaboration: General: 2 OSS/OSW technicians are the eyes forward for the 26 OWS. The eyes forward function provides meaningful meteorological information not contained in coded observations to the 26 OWS and is an integral part of METWATCH for BAFB Weather flight personnel will contact the 26 OWS as soon as practical when any of the following occur (so forecast products can be reevaluated and adjusted/updated, as required): KBAD TAF requires amendment IAW Attachment 2 (if 2 OSS/OSW is open) Observed Weather Advisories are issued.

14 14 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Weather watch or warning criteria is imminent and no WWA is issued Urgent PIREPs are received or after significant aircrew debriefs/feedback Reports of severe weather not normally available through standard observations (storm spotters, local law enforcement, local news media, unit personnel, etc.) are received Route reports of unsatisfactory products or services at the lowest level of operations. Forward all unresolved issues to the 26 OWS Operations Superintendent and/or Director of Operations when time permits Meteorological Equipment AN/FMQ-19: The AN/FMQ-19 is a highly sophisticated data sensing, processing, and dissemination system. The system continually senses and measures the atmosphere for the following weather elements and parameters: wind, visibility, precipitation, obstructions to vision, cloud height, sky cover, temperature, dew point, altimeter, and lightning. The system will also format and report specific automated remarks. The AN/FMQ-19 processes sensor data once a minute and produces a weather observation The AN/FMQ-19 has two sensors, one located at each end of the runway. Attachment 4 lists the weather sensors and their approximate location on the airfield. The direct readout terminal for these sensors is located in 2 OSS/OSW. Remote readouts can be obtained from JET The 2 OSS/OSW will use sound ORM practices when the FMQ-19 reports light drizzle (-DZ) during periods of no observed precipitation and will only augment those observations if significant weather thresholds are crossed as set forth by AFMAN and HQ AFWA/A8F Standing deficiency reports exist on the AN/FMQ-19 freezing precipitation sensor. Until these deficiencies are resolved, weather personnel will mitigate the risk of false freezing precipitation reports outside of normal operating hours OSS/OSW will collaborate with 26 OWS to determine the risk of freezing precipitation is acceptable low OSS/OSW will coordinate with 2 OSS/OSA, Airfield Systems Section to manually disable the freezing precipitation sensor All AN/FMQ-19 preventative maintenance and repairs will be conducted by Airfield Systems Weather Observations: OSS/OSW technicians are responsible for all BAFB weather observations and must ensure the AMOS generates an official observation from the official observing location between minutes past the hour Official Observing Location: Automated observations are taken from the airfield weather sensors, reference Attachment 4. Augmented weather observations are taken on the east side of Hangar 9, beyond the overhang, but not beyond the first double white line on the flight line.

15 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Types of Observations. Weather personnel make three types of weather observations: METAR, SPECI, and LOCAL METAR observations are taken between minutes past the hour and transmitted between minutes past the hour. Elements included in METAR observations are listed in paragraph SPECI observations are taken when special criteria conditions exist. SPECI observations contain all elements included in a METAR observation, except for sea-level pressure. See Attachment 3 for SPECI criteria LOCAL or a Single-element Local will only be taken during backup operations of the AN/FMQ-19 and IAW AFMAN See Attachment 3 for LOCAL criteria The following weather elements are observed by 2 OSS/OSW technicians and disseminated locally and longline IAW Federal Standard Algorithms for Automated Weather Observing Systems Used for Aviation Purposes: Time: All time entries will be in universal time coordinate Wind Speed and Direction: The AN/FMQ-19 wind algorithm uses 5-second average wind directions and speeds to compute 2-minute averages for reporting direction and speed. The 5-second average speed represents an instantaneous wind and is used to determine gusts, squalls and peak wind data. The 2-minute average direction is used to determine wind shifts and the range of variability for variable wind direction reports. The wind direction and speed sensors provide the system processor with sufficient data to compute 5-second and 2-minute average wind speeds and directions. Wind direction is reported to the nearest ten degrees and is in reference to magnetic north. Wind speed is reported to the nearest whole knot Prevailing Visibility: The greatest visibility equaled or exceeded in at least half of the horizon circle, not necessarily continuous. All visibilities are reported in SM. The visibility algorithm calculates an average visibility. The visibility data during the averaging period are examined to determine if variable visibility should be reported. Using the AN/FMQ-19 s meteorological discontinuity sensors (secondary sensor located at Runway 33, primary located at runway 15), the data gathered is examined to determine if their values meet criteria for generating a visibility remark Runway Visual Range: The AN/FMQ-19 will report RVR in the body of the observation whenever the prevailing visibility is first observed to be 1 SM (1600 meters) or less and/or the RVR for the designated instrument runway is 6000 feet or less, again when prevailing visibility goes above 1 SM Weather and Obstruction to Vision: Obstructions to vision will be determined and reported when the prevailing visibility is less than 7 SM. AN/FMQ-19 reports the type and intensity of precipitation, times of beginning and ending of precipitation, precipitation accumulation, and obscurations. This consists of both weather and nonweather phenomena which are observed or restrict visibility Sky Condition: Sky condition is a description of the sky from the surface of the earth detailing sky coverage (see Table 2.1) and height above ground level (AGL) in hundreds of feet. The lowest layer aloft reported as broken or overcast is a ceiling. An

16 16 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 automated sky condition is derived instrumentally by detecting the frequency and height of clouds passing over the sensor (ceilometer) over a period of 30 minutes. The AN/FMQ-19 reports sky condition from 100 feet up to a maximum of 25,000 feet. Table 2.1. Sky Cover Classification (extracted from AFMAN ) Temperature and Dew Point: The AN/FMQ-19 measures temperature and dew point in degrees Celsius. The maximum and minimum temperatures are based on the highest and lowest average temperatures during the period of evaluation Altimeter Setting/Sea-Level Pressure: The pressure algorithms compute a pressure relative to the field elevation and then based on that value, derive the pressure parameters (e.g., station pressure, altimeter setting, and sea-level pressure). Computations are made each minute Remarks: Significant remarks will be disseminated on all observations to present a more precise picture of existing weather conditions All observations are sent to local base agencies using JET. All observations are also sent into the Automated Weather Network for use by non-base agencies During JET outage, observations will be disseminated locally via telephone to ATC Longline dissemination will be accomplished by uploading the data through the AFW-WEBS or via telephone to another base weather station Augmentation: Augmentation is defined as the process of having position-qualified weather technicians manually add or edit data to an observation generated by a properly-sited AMOS (AN/FMQ-19) The AN/FMQ-19 will be operated in full automated mode. 2 OSS/OSW will monitor the system in the event augmentation is necessary. When 2 OSS/OSW is closed, the AN/FMQ-19 disseminates unmonitored automated weather observations Weather personnel will augment weather observations IAW AFMAN The two augmentation processes are supplementing and backup Augmenting Weather Observations Supplementing Supplementing is a method of manually adding meteorological information to an automated observation that is beyond the capabilities of the AN/FMQ-19 to detect and/or report.

17 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST OSS/OSW personnel conduct a BWW (see paragraph 2.3) and will supplement observations when the airfield is open and the weather conditions in Table 2.2 are observed and/or are forecast to occur within 1 hour Weather technicians will log into JET and be prepared to supplement observations whenever a watch is valid, or a warning has been issued for tornadic activity. Table 2.2. Mandatory Supplementary Weather Conditions Remarks will be added when supplementing for the above criteria. IAW AFGSC Policy, snow depth will only be reported during weather station operating hours and if snow is present on the ground or if SWAP is initiated and a heavy snow warning has been issued and snowfall is occurring Augmenting Weather Observations Backup: Backup is the method of manually providing meteorological data and/or dissemination to the AN/FMQ-19-generated observation when the primary automated method is not operational or unavailable due to sensor and/or communication failure OSS/OSW will make every attempt to immediately log-out any broken sensor or equipment, except when immediate flight safety (e.g., in-flight emergency) warrants otherwise OSS/OSW personnel will use manual observing procedures for individual elements when performing backup operations. Backup the specific observation elements missing or incorrect due to sensor and/or communication failure. Weather technicians will not replace the entire automated observation when backing-up malfunctioning sensors OSS/OSW personnel will not perform backup when the airfield is closed and no local flying is occurring Limitations of weather observation capabilities: Augmented observations are hampered from the observation point due to ramp floodlights at night and the following obstructions from 150 through 330 : Trees from north to south (approximately 1 1/2 SM) Hangars and buildings to the south and west (less than 1/4 SM).

18 18 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Parked aircraft to the north and south Presence of obstructions results in a lack of visibility markers beyond 2 SM The AN/FMQ-19 substitutes time averaging of the sensor data for weather elements based upon spatial averaging techniques (e.g., sky cover and visibility). All other elements evaluated are based on sensor data within 10 minutes or less of the actual time of observation Radar Cone of Silence : The WSR-88D radar is located at Shreveport Regional Airport, approximately 10 NM southwest of Barksdale AFB, and is blind to any weather directly over the radar dish and extending upward, in an inverted cone shape. This blind spot may impact thunderstorm detection within a 10 NM radius of the WSR- 88D radar Lightning Detection: 2 OSS/OSW relies on the AN/FMQ-19 for local lightning data. 2 OSS/OSW supplements using various national lightning detection networks via the internet. These networks only detect about 95 percent of the cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. Lightning detection networks cannot detect in-cloud, cloud-to-cloud, or cloud-to-air lightning strikes. The absence of detected strikes does not assure absence of lightning Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV): OSS/OSW operates a PMSV radio to provide updated weather information to airborne aircrews and to receive PIREPs. Ultra High Frequency (UHF) channel MHz is continuously monitored. When 2 OSS/OSW is closed, aircrews can receive PMSV support by requesting a phone patch to the 26 OWS [(318) /DSN ] Aircrews should relay PIREPs of significant weather conditions encountered during takeoff/climb-out, approach, landing, and in the local pattern. In the interest of flight safety, it is important for all hazardous or unforecasted weather conditions be promptly reported PIREPs can be passed directly through PMSV, ATC personnel or SOF. ATC or SOF will relay PIREPs to 2 OSS/OSW within five minutes of receipt when 2 OSS/OSW is open OSS/OSW will disseminate PIREPs locally whenever the airfield conditions could impact safety of flight operations. These conditions include, but are not limited to, low-level wind shear, icing of any type or intensity, moderate or greater turbulence, or any other significant weather phenomena Weather Watch, Warning, and Advisories (WWAs): WWAs should give base agencies sufficient notice to implement preventative safety measures OSS/OSW is responsible for issuing observed warnings and advisories. Forecast WWAs are issued by both 2 OSS/OSW and the 26 OWS All WWAs, unless stated otherwise, are issued for the immediate vicinity (within 5 NM) of the Barksdale aerodrome complex.

19 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST WWAs will be issued IAW AFMAN V1, AFI , Responding to Severe Weather Events, and local requirements WWAs are issued via Integrated Weather Warning Capability (IWWC) using a standard numbering scheme resident in the software. The text of WWAs will contain a WWA number, a specific valid time period (until further notice (UFN) for observed products), and expected conditions Weather Watch: A weather watch is a special notice provided to supported BAFB units alerting them to the potential for hazardous weather conditions. The weather watch is a heads up and should trigger consideration for implementing required force protection and risk management decisions. Watches normally precede a weather warning Weather watches are issued for the criteria listed in Table 2.3. Deviations to the standard weather watch criteria are due to local requirements. Table 2.3. Forecast Weather Watch Criteria and Minimum Desired Lead-Times Weather Warning: A weather warning is a special notice provided to Barksdale personnel (with sufficient time for protective actions) when weather conditions within the forecast area exist, are imminent, or are highly likely to occur of such intensity to pose a hazard to personnel, resources, and property Weather warnings are issued for the criteria listed in Table 2.4. Deviations to the standard weather warning criteria are due to local requirements.

20 20 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Table 2.4. Forecast Weather Warning Criteria and Minimum Desired Lead-Times Weather Advisory: Weather advisories are a special message which notifies Barksdale users of an established weather condition(s) effecting operations is observed or is expected to occur With the exception of the forecast knots wind advisory, weather advisories are issued for the observed criteria listed in Table 2.5 and once issued will be valid UFN. Table 2.5. Observed Weather Advisory Criteria and Minimum Desired Lead-Times WWA Dissemination: OSS/OSW and/or 26 OWS will initiate WWA dissemination to the primary dissemination agencies listed in Attachment Primary WWA dissemination method is through the JET computer display. Each agency on the dissemination net then makes additional notifications to their respective agencies.

21 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Secondary WWA dissemination method is an automated phone call initiated through JET or manually via telephone. In the event JET is inoperable, 2 OSS/OSW will call the ATC, CP, 2 OSS/OSA, and 26 OWS. These agencies are responsible in-turn for notifying their respective agencies The forecaster will always telephone the CP to disseminate a tornado warning in order to rapidly initiate the Base Public Address Warning System (BPAWS) tornado siren OSS/OSW will verify all WWA notifications are received by ATC, 2 OSS/OSA and CP. This will be accomplished IAW local SOPs During 2 OSS/OSW non-duty hours, this notification requirement will be met by the 26 OWS IAW IDP BAFB severe weather response actions are highlighted in Attachment 6 and BAFB Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) 10-2, Barksdale AFB Installation Emergency Management Plan, Tab A H, Appendix 1 to Annex B Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Reviews: OSS/OSW will coordinate with the Airfield Manager whenever changes to the BAFB FLIP are necessary. FLIP changes are required for the following criteria: Change in Operating Hours Change in PMSV frequency Change in contact number for supporting OWS Change in ceiling or visibility thresholds Change in pertinent information to observing operations (values being estimated due to primary equipment outage, restricted visibility due to trees, buildings, etc.) OSS/OSA will provide 2 OSS/OSW with the new FLIP on arrival for review of new airfield minimums FLIPs will be reviewed for accuracy by 2 OSS/OSW every time an update is issued.

22 22 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Chapter 3 MISSION INTEGRATION FUNCTIONS 3.1. General: 2 OSS/OSW operations are configured in a manner to maximize the ability to reliably inject accurate weather information at the right time every time into the 2 BW and tenant units flying and non-flying organizations mission planning, execution, and assessment processes In order to effectively provide actionable weather intelligence to commanders and mission planners, 2 OSS/OSW must be included in supported units planning processes at the appropriate time OSS/OSW will focus training on commonly used Military Operating Areas (MOA) and Air Refueling (AR) tracks provided by mission planners During training missions, some of the more common used MOAs are Lancer, Smokey Hill, Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), Yuma, Sumner and Warrior. Some of the more common AR tracks used are AR104, AR116, AR101, AR313, and AR Common alternate airfields used by Barksdale AFB flying units are Tinker AFB (KTIK), McConnell AFB (KIAB), Dyess AFB (KDYS), Minot AFB (KMIB), Navy Fort- Worth (KNFW), Eglin AFB (KVPS), Ellsworth AFB (KRCA) and Whiteman AFB (KSZL) If manning levels permit, 2 OSS/OSW will dedicate one or more weather technicians to perform mission integration functions throughout the entire mission planning/execution process. 2 OSS/OSW personnel are responsible for providing tailored mission forecast products OSS/OSW can support briefings up to Top Secret Weather Impact Matrix: Mission limiting environmental thresholds and sensitivities applicable to BAFB operations and weapons systems are identified in the 2 OSS/OSW Weather Impact Matrix (Attachment 7) Weather impacts are defined using a RED/AMBER/GREEN stoplight chart format: Table 3.1. Weather Operational Impacts: Weather thresholds will be integrated into mission weather products (see paragraph 3.3) where appropriate. Thresholds will be reevaluated during the planning phase of each mission/ operation and can/will be adjusted as needed by mission commanders and 2 OSS/OSW personnel in order to ensure mission success Mission Weather Products (MWPs):

23 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST MWP Description: MWPs are designed to fuse theater scale products with BAFB mission requirements in order to exploit weather conditions. MWPs can include: Mission Execution Forecasts (MEFs), long range forecasts, mission planning briefs, environmental inputs to mission analysis, weather staff estimates, climatology analysis, and any other weather products which meet the need of BAFB units MWPs are developed utilizing the Mission Execution Forecast Process (MEFP). The 2 OSS/OSW MEFP is defined by local SOPs and AFMAN V MWPs produced by 2 OSS/OSW will be based on specific forecasted time scales Extended Long-Range Forecast: 384 hours 120 hours: High-fidelity weather forecasts beyond 120 hours are typically unreliable. However weather forecasters can generally predict impacts to operations based on climatological data Climatology Services. Upon request, 2 OSS/OSW staff personnel will produce climatological analysis of mission thresholds, weather impacts, or other environmental information in order for mission planners to effectively integrate weather information into their planning process Long Range Impact Forecast (5 Day): 120 hours 48 hours OSS/OSW personnel will produce a 120 hour (5 day) long range forecast of key weather elements and associated impacts for BAFB and supported missions/operations The long range impact forecast will be posted on the 2 OSS/OSW Share Point no later than (NLT) 0500L daily. See Attachment 8 for an example long range impact forecast The long range impact forecast is valid for 24 hours and will be amended/updated based on Flight leadership discretion Mission Planning Weather (MPW): 48 4 hours OSS/OSW personnel will produce MPW outlook forecasts of weather conditions and impacts NLT 2000L daily for all missions listed in epex MPW outlook forecasts will be posted to the 2 OSS/OSW Share Point and updated, as required MPWs will contain the following data: Departure weather forecast: Temperature, surface wind, pressure altitude, ceiling/visibility, temperature deviation, solar/lunar data, and climb wind forecasts Enroute/Target Area Weather: Continental United States (CONUS) forecast surface prognostic chart, flight level winds, hazards, clouds, and ceiling and visibility forecasts OSS/OSW will send weather technicians to supported bomb

24 24 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 squadrons to deliver weather briefings, as manning levels permit. 2 OSS/OSW will not support in-person planning weather briefings if available manning drops below eight (AFGSC-defined critical delta) BW & 307 BW Flying MEF: 4 0 hours (Execution) MEFs will be posted on the 2 OSS/OSW Share Point NLT 30 minutes prior to aircrew show time as listed in epex. B-52 aircrews will be provided a copy at the step desk, if requested. An example MEF is included as Attachment MEF Amendment: 3.4. Mission Debriefs: Forecasters will conduct MISSIONWATCH on all MEFs and will only amend when weather hazards (based on mission profile) are observed or expected and was not forecast or was forecast and is no longer occurring or expected Amendments will be uploaded to the 2 OSS Weather SharePoint page Once crews are airborne, 2 OSS/OSW will provide all updates to the appropriate SOF or control AOC who will relay information to aircrew(s) All aircrews receiving an initial weather briefing from 2 OSS/OSW will complete a post-mission debrief describing weather conditions encountered, accuracy of forecast, and impact of the weather and weather forecasts on mission effectiveness IAW AFI 11-2B- 52V3_BARKSDALESUP, B-52 Operations Procedures Mission debriefs may be conducted in person, telephonically, via SOF, electronically or in writing using the Mission Weather Feedback form Flight Weather Briefing (FWB): FWB services are available to aircrews in the weather station, (Building 6402, Room 137), on the 2 OSS/OSW Share Point page, and at the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) step desk Briefings are documented on a 2 OSS/OSW MEF Form, DD Form 175-1, or Aircrew Briefing Log Flight Weather Briefing Support to Transient Aircraft: Provide service IAW posted duty priorities for walk-in requests from transient aircrews. When transient or staged aircrews request briefing support, 2 OSS/OSW will: Provide a briefing or update an existing briefing form as time and resources allow. EXCEPTION: Refer flight weather briefing requests for AMC, USAFE, and PACAF integrated flight-management (IFM) missions to the appropriate IFM weather support agency (e.g. 618 AOC (TACC)/XOW, 21 OWS, and 17 OWS respectively). 2 OSS/OSW may provide access to meteorological satellite imagery, take off data, and other perishable weather data for IFM crews upon request, but will refer the aircrew to their supporting IFM weather organization for weather updates to the actual mission package.

25 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST If unable to provide a briefing or update an existing briefing, provide contact information for the supporting OWS and direct the aircrew to Airfield Operations-provided terminals for online access to weather support. Assist aircrew as time and duty permits Tactical Decision Aids (TDAs): OSS/OSW can provide TDAs for the employment of electro optic/infrared weapon systems and laser target designation systems Detailed mission-specific Target Acquisition Weather Software (TAWS) products will be generated upon aircrew request and critical mission profile data to run the TAWS program is provided Output includes, but is not limited to, lock-on ranges, optimum viewing direction, thermal crossover times, target/background temperatures, hot-cold list, and solar/lunar data Non-routine TAWS requests require six hour notification at the appropriate classification level via web, phone, or in person Hurricane/Tropical Storm Support: OSS/OSW serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for the 2 BW to coordinate all tailored official forecasts provided to BAFB units/agencies with each official National Hurricane Center (NHC) update OSS/OSW uses the NHC tropical cyclone forecasts (Atlantic), Joint Typhoon Warning Center (Pacific), and Tropical Cyclone Threat Assessment Product issued by the 26 OWS to tailor and produce mission forecast products. Tailoring may include specific local effects such as terrain or relative position to the storm hour outlooks contain a high degree of uncertainty and are for planning purposes only. No deviation from the forecast position, track, movement, maximum wind speed, or intensity trend obtained from the above agencies is authorized OSS/OSW will initiate SWAP IAW local SOPs and section 1.10 of this publication Space Weather Support: General: 2 OSS/OSW will integrate space weather support products into all BAFB mission requirements. The 2d Weather Group at Offutt AFB produces and disseminates all space weather analysis, forecasts, warnings, and advisories. 2 OSS/OSW does not possess in-house capability to create products, but only interprets and relays data in order to effectively integrate into the mission planning/execution processes The following space weather products are available upon request: Space Weather events and impacts Daily Space Indices (Anomalous Propagation, F10, sun spot number, X-ray background) High Altitude Radiation Dosage Ionospheric Conditions Affecting High Frequency Propagation, Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications, and the Global Positioning System.

26 26 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Mission Planning Cell (MPC): OSS/OSW will support all 2 BW MPCs IAW Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-3.B-52, B-52 Combat Aircraft Fundamentals. The primary purpose of a weather technician is to advise the MPC Team Chief on any weather factors which may influence mission success MPC products/inputs will include, but are not limited to: Enroute and target area flight level winds TAWS produced TDAs hour mission and target area impact forecast MISSIONWATCH: 2 OSS/OSW will conduct a continuous MISSIONWATCH of all routes and flying areas used by 2 BW and tenant units. They will notify the applicable SOF, via phone call or physical visit, of any significant changes in the MEF or other previously briefed weather conditions Coordinated Weather Operations: When BAFB units operate with one or more other military units (e.g. air refueling wings, TACC, etc.) a lead weather unit (LWU) will be identified IAW AFMAN V OSS/OSW is LWU when the 2 BW or tenant units are the C2 element for the mission or operation. As the LWU, the 2 OSS/OSW will at a minimum: Coordinate with all units providing weather services to operational units participating in the mission Coordinate with the regional OWS to define MWPs (e.g. Joint Operating Area Forecast charts, etc.), format (e.g. text, graphics), delivery method/times, and amendment and update criteria (if required) based on mission critical air and space thresholds for all weapons systems in the mission Provide, MISSIONWATCH, and update the controlling MEF (CMEF) as required based upon mission critical thresholds Forecast Reviews and Studies: OSS/OSW will conduct a forecast review or contribute to a 26 OWS led forecast review for the following criteria: If weather conditions impact an operation that results in a NO-GO where the MWPs initially forecasted GO conditions If an operation/mission was cancelled, delayed, or accelerates due to a NO- GO forecast and the resultant weather was actually above weather thresholds Non-forecasted weather impacts to BAFB resources (personnel and equipment) that result in asset damage or personal injury A noteworthy seasonal event (e.g. tropical storm, severe thunderstorm outbreak, heavy winter storm, freezing precipitation, heavy rainfall, etc.) deemed a significant learning opportunity by the Flight CC/NCOIC.

27 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Any missed severe weather event affecting the vicinity of an operation (not necessarily within 5 NM of KBAD) Any other event 2 OSS/OSW leadership deems significant Forecast reviews will be forwarded to AFGSC/A33W for evaluation in order to be crossfed to other units.

28 28 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Chapter 4 STAFF INTEGRATION FUNCTIONS 4.1. General: The 2 OSS/OSW Staff Integration Function (SIF) provides commanders, staff, and operations personnel with weather information for daily planning activities and critical operational decision making. The Flight Commander or designated members of 2 OSS/OSW are responsible for the content of staff briefings. Requests for off-station briefings will be considered on a case-by-case basis IAW available manning and duty priorities. Off-station briefings may be minimized or cancelled during exercises and contingencies Operating Plan (OPLAN) Review/Support: OSS/OSW Flight Commander or his/her representative will provide inputs to applicable OPLANs during an OPLAN review OSS/OSW Flight Commander will ensure the flight is postured to support all OPLAN required taskings and support requirements Briefing Support: Barksdale Staff Meeting: Briefed twice monthly or as often as necessary to the 2 BW/CC and staff. The standard briefing format will consist of an extended 5-day Barksdale Weather Forecast (Attachment 8) Additional slides can be added to highlight information of interest to the commander such as a radar picture showing approaching thunderstorms or snowfall, CONUS satellite picture, Atlantic hurricane/pacific typhoon forecasts affecting deployed assets/personnel, or weather information for areas of the world where 2 BW operations are occurring BW Crisis Action Team (CAT): The 2 OSS/OSW Flight Commander, or designated representative, will serve as a member of the 2 BW CAT IAW 2 BW Instruction , Barksdale AFB Recall Plan and Wing Command Center Operations Plan Upon initial CAT recall and at subsequent CAT briefings thereafter, the 2 OSS/OSW Flight Commander, or his/her designated representative will brief the weather and mission impacts for current operations As a minimum, a current satellite picture will be briefed highlighting the weather at BAFB and any geographic areas of interest, a depiction of mission impacts due to weather conditions, and an extended forecast for BAFB and any other locations of interest CAT briefings will be executed on SIPRNET, unless capability does not exist Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) Provide weather expertise for Instrument Refresher Program briefings upon request. See AFMAN , Instrument Refresher Program, for further information

29 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST OSS/OSW Flight Commander is the POC for scheduling weather personnel in units IRC. One week advance notice is requested Pre-deployment Briefings: Upon request, 2 OSS/OSW will participate in pre-deployment planning to ensure theater-specific environmental impacts are properly factored into deployment activities Products may include a Barksdale and destination 5-day forecast, MWP and/or MEF and applicable climatology data Wing Inspection Team (WIT) Support: OSS/OSW will provide at least two personnel as WIT members to meet the requirements listed in AFI _AFGSCSUPI, The Air Force Inspection System. Normally the Flight Commander, Wing Weather Officer, and/or Flight NCOIC, will serve on the WIT WIT support will be offered for the following exercises/inspections: Unit Evaluation Exercise/Inspection (UEE/UEI) Commanders Inspection Program (CCIP) Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise/Inspection (NORE/NORI) Nuclear Surety Exercise/Inspection (NSE/NSI) Natural Disaster Exercises IAW AFI _AFGSCSUP, Air Force Emergency Management Program Planning and Operations Weather support, data, mission weather products, and scenarios can use realworld/real-time information or canned weather information depending on the needs of the exercise/inspection and available manning to support The level and type of support required will be determined by 2 BW leadership Emergency/Crisis Action Response: SIF weather personnel liaise with 2 BW leadership in cases of emergency/crisis. Specific duties and responsibilities for SWAP concerning severe and tropical weather updates are outlined in the appropriate sections of this publication The level of support provided to 2 BW leadership during a ground emergency or aircraft mishap is dictated in BAFB IEMP Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN): The Flight Commander and/or Flight Chief serve as the 2 BW weather subject matter experts to CBRN operations IAW AFI , Air Force Emergency Management Program Planning and Operations, AFI , AFMAN , Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations, AFMAN V2, and Joint Publication The Flight Commander and/or Flight Chief will coordinate with the 2d Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness and Emergency Flight (2 CES/CEX), Fire Emergency Services (2 CES/CEF), and 2d Medical Support Squadron, Bioenvironmental

30 30 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Engineering (2 AMDS/SGPB) to optimize weather data input to the 2 BW s CBRN hazard prediction model [Joint Effects Model (JEM).] IAW AFI , installation weather flight advises and provides the most accurate & representative surface observations and/or alphanumeric forecasts appropriate to a particular CBRN event as the primary weather input to JEM OSS/OSW personnel will work with 2 CES/CEX or other emergency agencies to ensure the supported commander gets a consistent weather picture and aids in the decision cycle Upon request, 2 OSS/OSW will obtain/provide Chemical Downwind Messages (CDMs) from the 26 OWS or AFW-WEBS website IAW local guidance Barksdale AFB Defenders of Liberty Air Show: Weather technicians will be provided necessary equipment (computer, printer, telephone, etc.) to execute air show weather support from Hoban Hall. The air show weather counter will only be operational during air show hours During the annual BAFB Air Show, in addition to normal 2 OSS/OSW operations and airfield support functions, 2 OSS/OSW will also provide: A representative to serve on the air show planning committee A pre-show weather briefing for all aerial performers on day 1 of the air show and a mass weather take-off briefing on the day after the air show. This briefing will normally be conducted at Building 6448, Hoban Hall Local MEF and/or DD Form weather briefings for all performing aircraft Additional WWAs needed for non-bafb aircraft participating in the air show. WWA requirements will be coordinated with the 26 OWS and visiting aircraft s home weather units Climatology Support: Monthly climatic data for BAFB will be posted to the 2 OSS/OSW Share point. Data will include daily and monthly high and low temperatures, mean temperature, heating degree days, cooling degree days, total precipitation, total snowfall, days with thunderstorms, days with fog, peak wind direction, and peak wind speed Other climatological data will be available upon request including data for other locations. Requests should be made at least two business days in advance in order to allow 2 OSS/OSW to research and compile applicable data Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Training/Orientation: 2 OSS/OSW will provide training and certification IAW 2 OSS OI 15-1 for ATC personnel to take tower prevailing visibility observations IAW CWW program. Training/certification will be conducted Monday- Friday, upon coordination with 2 OSS/OSW staff personnel Supervisor of Flying (SOF) Training/Orientation: 2 OSS/OSW will provide weather orientation for newly assigned SOF personnel on applicable weather products, and other topics as arranged by 2 OSS/OSW, 2 OG Standardization and Evaluation (2 OG/OGV), and other

31 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST supported unit s standardization and evaluation sections. coordinated with 2 OSS/OSW and conducted Monday-Friday. Training/orientation will be OPREP-3 Reporting: 2 OSS/OSW will assist CP with weather-related OPREP-3 reports and provide the CP with all pertinent weather information as requested. Weather inputs to the OPREP-3 will be sent to AFGSC/A33W and 26 OWS.

32 32 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Chapter 5 MISSION AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUPPORTED AGENCIES 5.1. General: 2 OSS/OSW supports numerous units with diversified missions assigned to BAFB. While each unit has unique weather requirements necessary to accomplish their mission, all units do have common requirements regarding TAFs and WWA support for resource protection. Units with more specific requirements are listed below. Impacts and base responses to weather conditions warranting a WWA are listed in Attachment 6. Known mission limiting weather factors are listed in Attachment 7. 2 OSS/OSW leadership will review supported unit requirements at least annually d Bomb Wing (2 BW) Staff: Weather Support Requirements. 2 OSS/OSW will provide detailed planning forecasts, long range outlooks, climatological assessments, and other products for any AOR as required to local commanders for situational awareness, resource protection, and decisions impacting operations and mission accomplishment d Bomb Wing, Safety Office (2 BW/SE): OSS/OSW will provide a representative to support accident and/or safety investigations upon request OSS/OSW will collect, archive, and provide weather data to support accident and mishap investigations upon request d Operations Group (2 OG): Weather Support Requirements. 2 OSS/OSW will provide tailored Mission Execution Products (175-1s, Mission Planning Forecasts, TDAs), and MISSIONWATCH for any ground or flying operations IAW mission limiting thresholds (Attachment 7) Provide one or more weather technicians to deliver planning and execution weather products, as manning allows Supply qualified weather personnel to support exercise and deployment requirements, as manning allows Issued observed Index of Thermal Stress (ITS) conditions via IWWC/JET. Relay predicted ITS Caution Zone or Danger Zones conditions to Ops Supervisor ( ) and 307 BW SOF ( ) IAW AFI11-202V3_AFGSCSUP_I and 11-2B- 52V3_BARKSDALESUP upon request d Communications Squadron (2 CS): OSS/OSW will report all equipment outages to 2 CS Communication Focal Point. The report will include the following information: Equipment type Time of outage Description of problem.

33 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Mission impact statement OSS/OSW will advise equipment restoration priority order in the event of multiple outages OSS/OSW will determine when repaired, restored, or new equipment or communications lines are fully functional OSS/OSW Flight Commander or Flight Chief will relay relevant space weather forecast products to 2 CS leadership whenever conditions may impact base UHF or VHF systems d Civil Engineering Squadron (2 CES): OSS/OSW will post on the 2 OSS/OSW Share point a summary of the daily climate data for the previous month, at the beginning of each month, and upon request OSS/OSW will coordinate on applicable weather information during review of BAFB IEMP OSS/OSW will participate in CBRN threat response planning, evaluation and exercises whenever possible Assist Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in establishing procedures in obtaining additional weather information in the event of a CBRN incident OSS/OSW will provide weather observations, forecasts, and CDMs as required supporting disaster response operations d Security Forces Squadron (2 SFS): OSS/OSW post on the 2 OSS/OSW Share Point a summary of the daily climate data for the previous month, at the beginning of each month, and upon request d Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSA): OSS/OSW will provide timely updates to surface weather observations and forecasts, as well as overall resource protection information, to ATC and Airfield Management Operations Immediately relay weather information during heavy rain and extreme temperature forecasts to Airfield Management IAW BAFB IEMP, OSS/OSW will provide familiarization training to ATC Tower controllers and execute tasks IAW 2 OSS OI 15-1, Cooperative Weather Watch d Aerospace Medical Squadron, Bioenvironmental Engineering (2 AMDS/SGPB): Bioenvironmental Engineering provides BAFB with the Wet Bulb Global Temperature to identify the flag conditions set for the installation OSS/OSW will provide the current temperature and dew point upon request th Bomb Wing (307 BW): th and 93d Bomb Squadron Support:

34 34 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Weather Support Requirements. 2 OSS/OSW will provide tailored Mission Execution Products (175-1s, Mission Planning Forecasts, TDAs), and MISSIONWATCH for any ground or flying operations IAW mission limiting thresholds Provide weather personnel to deliver weather planning and execution products in support of B-52 Formal Training Unit operations, as manning allows th Test and Evaluation Squadron (49 TES): Weather Support Requirements. 2 OSS/OSW will provide tailored Mission Execution Products (175-1s, Mission Planning Forecasts, TDAs), and MISSIONWATCH for any ground or flying operations IAW mission limiting thresholds OSS/OSW will serve as LWU for the Nuclear Weapons Systems Evaluation Program (NucWSEP) and perform all LWU responsibilities defined in AFMAN V2 and AFGSC/CC Plan th Weapons School (340 WPS): Weather Support Requirements. 2 OSS/OSW will provide tailored Mission Execution Products (175-1s, Mission Planning Forecasts, TDAs), and MISSIONWATCH for any ground or flying operations IAW mission limiting thresholds.

35 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Chapter 6 RECIPROCAL SUPPORT 6.1. General. The agencies listed in this chapter will provide services and information as described below d Bomb Wing, Plans and Programs (2 BW/XP) will: Conduct periodic exercises (not less than annually), IAW AFI , tailored to upcoming seasonal weather or other environmental concerns in order to evaluate the timeliness of personnel notification and response capability for both on and off-base agencies and geographically separated units. Integrating these events with other base exercises is encouraged Provide the earliest possible notification of requirements for CAT weather briefings associated with exercises/contingencies Barksdale Command Post (CP) will: Serve as the 24-hour point of contact for acknowledging receipt, and then contacting designated BAFB agencies to ensure receipt of all WWAs Activate the BPAWS immediately upon notification by 2 OSS/OSW personnel that a Tornado Warning has been issued Relay WWA in Table 6.1 to BAFB personnel via AtHoc notification system. Table 6.1. WWA AtHoc Notification Criteria: Use JET to relay objectively-measured variables (i.e., current pressure altitude, winds, and temperature only) and active runway to aircrew during an alert force response Notify 2 OSS/OSW of CP JET outages. When JET is not operational, weather information will be disseminated via telephone Notify 2 OSS/OSW of any weather related mission impacts or damage to BAFB. This includes a copy of any weather-related OPREP-3 summary reports th, 20th, 93d, 96th, and 343d BS, 49th TES, and 340th WPS will: Notify 2 OSS/OSW leadership at least 24 hours in advance for Pre Departure, take-off and/or CVC brief requirements.

36 36 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Provide timely PIREPs to 2 OSS/OSW whenever significant weather affecting flying operations over the base is observed. PIREPs should be transmitted to ATC Tower or to 2 OSS/OSW via the PMSV Provide timely requests and coordination for in-person weather briefing support Provide at least six hours notification for TAWS support at the appropriate classification level via internet, phone, or in person Provide 2 OSS/OSW with feedback on the accuracy of the MEF after every sortie IAW AFI 11-2B-52V3_BARKSDALESUP Request IRC support at least 1 week prior to IRC class date d Communication Squadron (2 CS) will: Respond to Significant equipment outages as determined by weather personnel, within 30 minutes of being notified. A mission impact statement will be provided to Job Control when notifying the 2 CS of the equipment outage Restore weather communications systems in the following priority: Base Local Area Networks Telephones and hotlines House servers associated with the JET SCA (Sensor Collection Assembly) in the installation data center d Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSA) will: Airfield Management will: Notify 2 OSS/OSW of all aircraft mishaps and in-flight emergencies in the BAFB area and all aircraft mishaps involving BAFB assigned aircraft Notify 2 OSS/OSW of any changes to normal airfield operating hours. This includes the notification of early airfield opening and closing Conduct daily radio check of the PMSV frequency (227.4 MHz). In the event of long term outages (24-hrs or more in duration) of PMSV, 2 OSS/OSAA will put out a local airfield advisory or a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) ATC Tower personnel will: Relay PIREPs to 2 OSS/OSW within five minutes of receipt when 2 OSS/OSW is open Notify 2 OSS/OSW of active runway changes Notify 2 OSS/OSW of JET outages Conduct daily radio check of the PMSV frequency (227.4 MHz) Notify 2 OSS/OSW of runway light setting changes, if required Provide newly assigned 2 OSS/OSW personnel with initial ATC Tower indoctrination training.

37 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Perform a CWW IAW 2 OSS OI Airfield Systems personnel will: Provide routine and emergency maintenance for weather observing, weather dissemination, weather related communications, and tactical weather equipment located on BAFB not covered by contractor agreements Coordinate with 2 OSS/OSW prior to performing scheduled maintenance. Priorities for restoring inoperative weather sensing and communication equipment are listed below: AN/FMQ PMSV Radio OSS/OSW will determine when meteorological equipment may be released for scheduled preventative maintenance inspections d Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight (2 OSS/OSO): Alert 2 OSS/OSW to changes in the flying schedule in the event of an epex outage. KRISTIN E. GOODWIN, Colonel, USAF Commander

38 38 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 References: Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION AFGSC/CC PLAN 001, Nuclear Weapons Systems Evaluation Program (NucWSEP) 1 December 2011 AFPD 15-1, Weather Operations, 12 November 2015 AFI , Responding to Severe Weather Events, 15 October 2003 AFI , Air Force Emergency Management Program Planning and Operations, 24 January 2007 AFI _AFGSCSUP, Air Force Emergency Management Program Planning and Operations, 21 February 2014 AFI 11-2B-52V3_BARKSUP1, B-52 Operations Procedures, 1 June 2015 AFI V3_AFGSCSUP, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 23 October 2014 AFI , Air Force Weather Roles & Responsibilities, 7 February 2011 AFMAN , Instrument Refresher Program, 3 February 2005 AFMAN , Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Operations, 07 July 2011 AFMAN , Surface Weather Observations, 27 Feb 2013 AFMAN , Meteorological Codes, 28 February 2013 AFMAN Volume 1, Air & Space Weather Operations Characterization, 6 December 2011 AFMAN Volume 2, Air & Space Weather Operations Exploitation, 7 December 2011 AFMAN , Management of Records, 1 March 2008 AFTTP 3-3.B-52, B-52 Combat Aircraft Fundamentals 2BWI , Barksdale AFB Recall Plan and Wing Command Center Operations Plan, 18 June 2010 BAFBI 90-2, Wing Inspection Team, 9 September 2008 BAFB Installation Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) 10-2, 3 July OSS OI 15-1, Cooperative Weather Watch, 20 July 2015 Abbreviations and Acronyms: 2 AMDS/SGPB 2d Aeromedical Medical Squadron, Bioenvironmental Engineering 2 BW 2d Bomb Wing 2 BW/XP 2d Bomb Wing, Plans and Programs 2 CES 2d Civil Engineering Squadron

39 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST CES/CEF Fire Emergency Services 2 CES/CEX 2d Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness and Emergency Flight 2 CS 2d Communications Squadron 2 OG 2d Operations Group 2 OSS 2d Operations Support Squadron 2 OSS/OSA 2d Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight 2 OSS/OSAA 2d Operations Support Squadron, Airfield Operations Flight, Airfield Management 2 OSS/OSO 2d Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight 2 OSS/OSW 2d Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight 2 SFS 2d Security Forces Squadron 26 OWS 26th Operational Weather Squadron 307 BW 307th Bomb Wing 340 WPS 340th Weapons Squadron 49 TES 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron AF Air Force AFB Air Force Base AFGSC Air Force Global Strike Command AFGSC/A33W Air Force Global Strike Command Weather Operations Branch AFMAN Air Force Manual AFI Air Force Instruction AFPD Air Force Policy Directive AFTTP Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures AFW WEBS Air Force Weather Web Services AGL Above Ground Level ALSTG Altimeter Setting AOL Alternate Operating Location AOR Area of Responsibility AR Air Refueling ATC Air Traffic Control BAFB Barksdale Air Force Base BAFBI Barksdale AFB Instruction BPAWS Base Public Address Warning System

40 40 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 BS Bomb Squadron BW Bomb Wing BWW Basic Weather Watch CAT Crisis Action Team CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear CC Commander CDM Chemical Downwind Messages CMEF Controlling Mission Execution Forecast CONUS Continental United States CP Command Post CWW Cooperative Weather Watch EWO Emergency War Order FL Flight Level FLIP Flight Information Publication IAW In Accordance With IEMP Installation Emergency Management Plan IOC Integrated Operations Center IRC Instrument Refresher Course IWWC Integrated Weather Warning Capability JET Joint Environmental Toolkit LWU Lead Weather Unit MARE Major Accident Response Exercise MEF Mission Execution Forecast MEFP Mission Execution Forecast Process METAR Meteorological Aviation Report METWATCH Meteorological Watch MHz Megahertz MOA Military Operating Area MPC Mission Planning Cell MSL Mean Sea Level MWP Mission Weather Products NCOIC Non Commissioned Officer In Charge

41 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST NHC National Hurricane Center NLT No Later Than NM Nautical Mile NORE Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise NORI Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection NOTAM Notice to Airmen NSE Nuclear Surety Exercise NSI Nuclear Surety Inspection NWS National Weather Service OI Operating Instruction OPR Office of Primary Responsibility OPREP Operational Report OWS Operational Weather Squadron PIREP Pilot Report PMSV Pilot-to Metro Service POC Point of Contact RM Risk Management RVR Runway Visual Range SM Statute Miles SME Subject Matter Expert SOF Supervisor of Flying SOP Standard Operating Procedure SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report SWAP Severe Weather Action Procedures TACC Tanker Airlift Control Center TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast TAWS Target Acquisition Weather Software TDA Tactical Decision Aid UFN Until Further Notice UHF Ultra High Frequency VC Vicinity WSEP Weapon System Evaluation Program

42 42 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 WSR 88D Weather Surveillance Radar 1988 Doppler WWA Weather Warning, Watch, and Advisory Terms and Definitions: Air Force Weather Web Service- USAF internet weather information system which constantly provides worldwide and forecast data to support aircrews and military forecasters. Support hosted by the 557 Weather Wing at Offutt AFB. Cooperative Weather Watch- Established between 2 OSS/OSA and 2 OSS/OSW. The occurrence of previously unreported weather conditions which could affect flight safety or be critical to the safety or efficiency of other local operations and resources is of primary concern. Desired Lead time- The amount of advance notice a supported agency desires before the onset of a particular weather phenomenon. Forecast Weather Advisory- A weather advisory issued when the customer requires advance notification of a particular weather phenomenon. Eyes Forward Exploitation Unit forecasters are the eyes forward for the technicians in the Operational Weather Squadron and integrate weather radar data, meteorological satellite imagery, lightning detection readouts, and non-standard weather data systems (vertical profilers, PIREPs, etc.) to create an integrated weather picture and near-term trend forecasts for the OWS. METAR Observation- A routine scheduled surface weather observation. It contains a report of wind, visibility, runway visual range, present weather, sky condition, temperature, dew point, and altimeter setting. In addition, significant remarks are appended to the METAR observation. Meteorological Watch- The process of actively comparing observed weather conditions with those forecasted and updating forecasts with the latest information. Mission Execution Forecast- 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. MISSIONWATCH The monitoring of aerospace weather for a specific mission (e.g. ground, air, or space) and informing supported agencies when unforecast mission-limiting phenomena could impact operations. Observed Weather Advisory- A weather advisory issued when the customer does not require advance notification of a particular weather phenomenon. Operational Weather Squadron- An organization comprised of management, technician, and training personnel responsible for providing regional weather support. Their mission is to produce theater-scale tailored weather forecast products and services to customers within their area of responsibility. Pilot to Metro Service- UHF radio service (227.4 MHz) that allows aircrews to contact weather personnel for updated weather conditions and to pass on significant flight weather reports.

43 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Pilot Report- A report of observed flight weather conditions usually passed to weather personnel through the PMSV radio. Severe Weather- Established weather conditions deemed to pose a hazard to flight safety, property, or life. Examples include but are not limited to tornadoes, large hail, heavy snow/rain, and damaging winds greater than or equal to 50 knots. SPECI Observation- An unscheduled observation taken when specific criteria are met. All SPECIs shall be made as soon as possible after the relevant criteria are observed. Target Acquisition Weapons Software A tactical decision aid incorporating weather parameters that provides an array of graphical and numerical output to aircrews (e.g. lock-on range, transmissivity, thermal cross-over, etc.) Terminal Aerodrome- The area within a 5 SM radius of the center point of the runway complex. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast- A 30-hour forecast for cloud layers, prevailing visibility, weather obstructing visibility, surface winds, altimeter setting, and icing and turbulence from the surface to 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL). Thunderstorm- Atmospheric condition consisting of lightning, thunder and heavy precipitation. Potential for gusty winds, hail, severe turbulence, icing, and wind shear is implied. Vicinity- The area between five and ten SM of the center point of the runway complex. Weather Advisory- A special message, disseminated primarily via JET, which notifies supported BAFB units of established weather conditions that require certain protective actions by various base agencies. Weather Warning Special notice, disseminated primarily via JET, provided to supported BAFB units giving them advance notification (with sufficient time for protective actions) when weather conditions within the forecast area exist, are imminent, or are highly likely to occur of such intensity to pose a hazard to personnel, resources, and property. Weather Watch Special notice, disseminated primarily through JET, provided to supported BAFB units alerting them to the potential for weather conditions within the forecast area during the specified valid time of such intensity to pose a hazard to personnel, resources, and property. The weather watch can be thought of as a heads up, at which time agencies need to consider implementing required protective actions should a subsequent weather warning be issued. Watches normally precede a weather warning.

44 44 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Attachment 2 TAF SPECIFICATION AND AMENDMENT CRITERIA Specification/Amendment Criteria: The 26 OWS weather forecasters will issue/amend the TAF IAW the criteria in Table A2.1. The TAF specification criteria include standard thresholds listed in AFMAN V1 and specific mission needs of units at BAFB. Table A2.1. TAF Specification/Amendment Criteria. (extracted from AFMAN V1):

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46 46 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Attachment 3 SPECIAL AND LOCAL OBSERVATION CRITERIA A3.1. Criteria for Special Observations (SPECI) (IAW AFMAN ): A Visibility: Surface visibility (statue miles) as reported in the body of the report decreases to less than or if below, increases to equal or exceed the values listed in Table A3.1 A Ceiling: The ceiling (rounded off to reportable values) forms or dissipates below, decrease to less than or if below, increases to equal or exceed the values listed in Table A3.1 Table A3.1. Visibility and Ceiling SPECI Criteria A Sky Condition: A layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena aloft is observed below 800 feet AGL, and no layer aloft reported below 800 feet AGL in the previous METAR or SPECI. A Wind Shift: Wind direction changes by 45 degrees or more in less than 15 minutes and the wind speed is 10 knots or more throughout the wind shift. A Squall: When squalls occur. A Volcanic Eruption: When eruption occurs or volcanic ash first observed. A Thunderstorm begins or ends, but not required to report the beginning of a new thunderstorm if one is currently reported. A Precipitation: Except for freezing rain, freezing drizzle, hail, and ice pellets, a SPECI is not required for changes in type (e.g., drizzle changing to snow grains) or the beginning or ending of one type while another is in progress (e.g., snow changing to rain and snow). A Hail begins or ends.

47 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST A Freezing precipitation begins, ends, or changes intensity. A Ice pellets begin, end or change intensity. A Any other type of precipitation begins or ends. A Tornado, Funnel Cloud, or Waterspout is observed, disappears from sight, or ends. A RVR: A RVR will be determined when prevailing visibility first observed < 1 SM, and again when prevailing visibility goes above 1 SM. A When RVR for active runway decreases to less than or, if below, increases to equal or exceed the values in Table A3.2 Table A3.2. RVR Criteria A When RVR is first determined as unavailable (RVRNO) for active runway, and when it is first determined the RVRNO report is no longer applicable, provided conditions for reporting RVR exist. A Tower Visibility. Transmit a SPECI with the tower visibility as a remark when: A Notified by the control tower that tower visibility has decreased to less than or, if below, increased to equal or exceed 1, 2, or 3 statute miles and the tower control visibility differs from the prevailing visibility. A Upon resumption of observing functions. Within 15-minutes after the weather technician returns to duty following a break in observing coverage unless a record observation is filed during that 15-minute period (only when the AN/FMQ-19 is being augmented.) A Aircraft Mishap. The forecaster will take an aircraft mishap SPECI immediately following notification or sighting of an aircraft mishap at or near the observing location unless there has been an intervening observation (only when the AN/FMQ-19 is being augmented.)

48 48 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 A (OPTIONAL) Any other meteorological situation, which in the opinion of weather personnel is significant to the safety of aircraft operations or resource protection. A3.2. LOCAL Observation Criteria: Altimeter Setting (ALSTG): ALSTG observations are taken at an interval not to exceed 35 minutes when the AN/FMQ-19 sensor is in backup mode and there has been a change of 0.01 inch Hg (0.3 hpa) or more since the last disseminated ALSTG value. A METAR or SPECI taken within the established time interval will meet this requirement.

49 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Attachment 4 BASE WEATHER EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS

50 50 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Attachment 5 WEATHER WARNING, WATCH AND ADVISORY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM A5.1. Notification. WWAs will flow from the 26 OWS to 2 OSS/OSW, CP, ATC, and 2 OSS/OSAA via JET or telephone. CP will contact other base agencies depending on the situation and specific checklists. Individual commanders of units in need of weather information are responsible for having their units listed in the notification chain maintained by the Barksdale Command Post. For 2 OSS/OSW issued observed weather advisories, 2 OSS/OSW will also contact the 26 OWS. Figure A5.1 displays the notification chain. Figure A5.1. WWA Notification Chain: A5.2. The 2 OSS/OSW and/or 26 OWS Role. The WF or 26 OWS initiates the notification process by disseminating, extending or canceling WWAs via JET. A5.3. Barksdale AFB Command Post Role. The CP assumes responsibility for further dissemination via a variety of different methods dependent on the specific weather watch, warning, and/or advisory. The CP will initiate local checklists based upon the watch, warning or advisory issued. A5.4. Outages. In the event JET or its communication channels are disrupted, the WF and/or 26 OWS will utilize , fax, or phone calls to disseminate the information of watches, warnings and advisories to agencies listed in Figure A5.1

51 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Attachment 6 SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE MATRIX General: BAFB IEMP 10-2 documents the 2 BW unit s response actions for hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. Response actions for other severe weather criteria are listed below in Table A6.1. Table A6.1. Mission impacts and customer action during severe weather:

52 52 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Attachment 7 B-52 WEATHER THRESHOLD MATRIX (FOUO)

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54 54 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 Attachment 8 EXAMPLE BAFB EXTENDED (5-DAY) FORECAST W/ IMPACTS

55 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST Attachment 9

56 56 BARKSDALEAFBI AUGUST 2016 SAMPLE B-52 MISSION EXECUTION FORECAST