Air Force AFSC 15W Weather - AMetSoc

Air Force AFSC 15WWeatherLt Col Thyra A. Bishop142 Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National GuardLt Col Matthew Doggett123 Weather Flight, Oregon Air National Guard

Capt Nathan NylanderNylander, 35, was a meteorologist withD-M's 25th Operational WeatherSquadron. On the day of the shooting,he was in a conference room withother Air Force and Afghan personnelwhen a gunman opened fire.Nylander evacuated the room, thenwent into a hallway, where he andanother officer fired their pistols at thegunman.Nylander believed the assailant wasincapacitated by his wounds andbegan helping the injured personnel.But the gunman resumed the attack.Nylander fired at the man again beforebeing shot fatally.

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medal for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat Team/ 101 Air Assault DivisionCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

My Qualifications Oregon State University, BS, in Atmospheric Science,1988 23 years experience forecasting 0U-2F-16F-15B-5241st Brigade Combat TeamCombat Medals for DESERT STORM/OEF

History of Weather Service "to provide for takingmeteorologicalobservations at themilitary stations in theinterior of the continentand at other points in theStates and Territories.and for giving notice onthe northern (Great)Lakes and on theseacoast by magnetictelegraph and marinesignals, of the approachand force of storms"

History of Weather Service After much thought andconsideration, it was decided thatthis agency would be placed underthe Secretary of War becausemilitary discipline would probablysecure the greatest promptness,regularity, and accuracy in therequired observations. Within theDepartment of War, it wasassigned to the Signal ServiceCorps under Brigadier GeneralAlbert J. Myer. General Meyergave the National Weather Serviceits first name: The Division ofTelegrams and Reports for theBenefit of Commerce.

History of Weather Service The Signal Service's field stations grew in numberfrom 24 in 1870 to 284 in 1878. Three times a day(usually 7:35 a.m., 4:35 p.m., and 11:35 p.m.), eachstation telegraphed an observation to Washington,D.C. These observations consisted of: Barometric pressure and its change since the lastreport. Temperature and its 24-hour change. Relative humidity. Wind velocity. Pressure of the wind in pounds per square foot. Amount of clouds. State of the weather.

History of Weather Service SERGEANT: Should the Rocky Mountain locust appear at or near yourstation at any time during the present year, you will obtain all the informationpossible relative to the following subjects: The date of appearance of the locusts; the direction from which they came;the direction and velocity of wind and character of weather at time ofappearance; the length of time they remain in your neighborhood, andamount of damage done by them; the direction and velocity of flight;direction of flight when they leave your station; whether they fly with oragainst the wind; whether or not they laid eggs in great quantities in thesurrounding country; what means were taken to destroy the eggs or thelocusts; any other information you can obtain on this subject. Should thelocusts have arrived at your station previous to the receipt of thiscommunication, you will obtain all the information possible from the citizensresiding near you and forward it without delay to this office. Make full notes in your daily journal in regard to locusts and forward thesame with the abstract.

History 1870: Congress directs Secretary of Warto establish a weather service Observer Sergeants are sent to takeobservations three times a day 1937: Army Air Corps Weather Service 1947: Weather aligned under Air Force– Army weather support come from Air Force

Levels of War/Weather Strategic Operational Tactical Climate/GlobalProducts Operational WeatherSquadrons Combat WeatherTeams

Levels of War/Weather

Levels of War/Weather Strategic Strategic Operational Operational Tactical Tactical

Levels of War/Weather Strategic Strategic Operational Operational Tactical Tactical

Who Do We Support? Air ForceArmySpecial OperationsState Agencies in emergenciesNatural Disasters

Combat Weather Teams We are the Eyes Forward Provide observation to the OWS(Operational Weather Squadron) Combine to give TAF and WeatherWarnings and Advisories Advise Commanders on the ground

Air Force SupportAIR TASKING ORDER AWACS Air Tasking Order F16-2 SHIP PATROL GRID 1– Break out local unit missions A10-4 SHIP PATROL GRID 2– Work with Intelligence andOperations-2 SHIPPATROL GRID 3 F15– See what weather impactsareto operationNEXT,WEATHERWORKS CI30WITH INTELLEGENCE– Preparationforfinalbriefings KC135AND OPERATIONS TOPLAN THE MISSIONS AND– Brief aircrews UAV CSAR AC130 B52FACTOR WEATHER INTOTHE PLANNING

GRID 1GRID 2GRID 3

Army Support Division send down Tasking Prior to Op Brigade Combat Team breaks downmission Weather at BCT advises Intel, Operations,Logistics on weather impacts Missions sent down to Battalion,Company, Platoon Level

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Special Operations WeatherTeamTOP SECRET

There are fewer than 100 special operations weather techniciansassigned to the 10th Combat Weather Squadron at Hurlburt Field,Fla. Most are stationed at different special operationsdetachments around the world.Training starts with a two-week Special Operations WeatherSelection Course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.Then airmen must complete the 30-week Special OperationsWeather Initial Skills Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.Three-week Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Ga.2½-week Air Force Basic Survival School at Fairchild Air ForceBase, WAOne-day Air Force Underwater Egress Training course at Fairchild13-week Special Operations Weather Apprentice Course at PopeAir Force Base, N.C.12- to 15-month Special Tactics Advanced Skill Training programat Hurlburt.

AFSC 15W1, Weather Officer Education. The following education ismandatory for entry into the AFSC indicated: 15W1. Completion of 24 semester hours of collegelevel courses in meteorology– including 6 semester hours of dynamic meteorology– 6 semester hours of analysis and prediction ofweather systems (synoptic/mesoscale)– Also, undergraduate academic specialization inmeteorology or atmospheric science is desirable.

2½-week Air Force Basic Survival School at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA One-day Air Force Underwater Egress Training course at Fairchild 13-week Special Operations Weather Apprentice Course at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. 12- to 15-month Special Tactics Advanced Skill Training program at Hurlburt.