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Observed Enter in Remarks Section Manual Automated Supplement Back-up
Condition
Remark
Number

(2) The FIRST remark will be used to facilitate collection of
(See Note 2) observations from limited-duty units, and deployed units in

manual observing mode.
(3) COR X X X
(3) Enter COR in column 13 followed by the time (to the

nearest minute UTC) the correction was locally disseminated
(e.g., COR 1426).
NOTES:
X – Indicates required data
(*) – See Table 5.1

O – Indicates optional based on local operational requirements
M – Indicates Mandatory Supplementary Weather Conditions. When weather personnel are on duty, switch
FBWOS to augment mode and begin supplementation operations.

1. Encode when in augmented mode only if the initial SPECI taken for the beginning and/or ending of
tornadic activity, thunderstorm, or hail was not transmitted longline, include the time of beginning (B) and/or
ending (E) with the current (most recent) remark in the next SPECI or METAR observation transmitted
longline. Enter the indicator B and/or E and the appropriate time(s) immediately following the phenomena

reported (e.g., TSB35 12 SW MOV E, GRB37E39 GR 3/4). These B and/or E times are entered for longline
transmission only.
2. Or as directed by MAJCOM or Higher Headquarters supplement when augmenting observations
3. Substitute 5000 m for 4800 m at OCONUS locations based on the host-nation practice

4. Weather personnel will augment the FBWOS during controlled airfield hours to ensure accurate
information when there is an AF deficiency report (DR) issued by system lead command or the FBWOS
program management office covering systems or sensor operations.