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4.4.1.8. The weather certification official will prepare a memo for the designated
commander’s signature recommending commissioning of the FBWOS. Attach the new
station information file to the commissioning document. The weather flight will mail the
signed commissioning document and attachments to 14 WS/DOD and 2 SYOS/SYSD and
retain a copy of the document package in the flight's permanent historical file. (T-1).

4.5. Position Qualification Requirements. Weather personnel are trained, task certified, and
position qualified IAW AFI 15-127, Weather Training and documented local training
requirements/plans. Additionally, weather personnel task-certify ATC personnel to evaluate tower
visibility values from the control tower. When required, weather personnel also ensure ATC
personnel can operate applicable weather equipment located inside ATC facilities. Log ATC task
certification on ATC provided AF Form 3622, Air Traffic Control/Weather Certification and
Rating Record.

4.6. Station Information File. E-mail information to the 14 WS
(14WS_SIFUPDATE@us.af.mil) and 2 SYOS (2SYOS.SYSD@us.af.mil) or mail it to:
14WS/WXD, 151 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801-5002. See Attachment 4 for a list of
information required.
4.7. Accuracy of Time. The accuracy of the time ascribed to weather observations is of the
utmost importance, especially in aviation safety investigations. The standard clock is a standalone
clock zeroed with the US Naval Observatory time (DSN: 312-762-1401). A computer network
clock may be used as the standard clock if it is verified that the Base/Post network time is
synchronized on a daily basis with a Global Positioning System (GPS) or Naval Observatory clock.
Annotate time checks in Column 90 on either AF Form 3803/JET Form 3813, as applicable.
4.8. Alternate Operating Location (AOL). Allows a quick, safe, and seamless transition during
an evacuation suitable for WFs/Dets to continue their full spectrum of normal operations.
WFs/Dets work with the local command to establish an AOL and outline what is needed from
various agencies on the installation to support operations at the location.

4.8.1. At a minimum, during evacuated procedures, WFs/Dets must be able to take/augment
and disseminate an observation containing the minimum required elements (i.e., wind speed
and direction, prevailing visibility, present weather and obscurations, sky condition,
temperature, dew point and altimeter setting). (T-1).

4.8.2. When the capability exists, WFs/Dets will continue to augment observations following
normal procedures. (T-2).

4.8.3. WFs/Dets will disseminate an observation within 15 minutes of arrival at the AOL and
then resume normal operations to the fullest extent possible. (T-2). Exception: An observation
is not required at automated locations when the FBWOS is working properly and no mandatory
supplementary criteria are occurring.
4.8.4. Resume normal observing operations (i.e., automated, augmented) upon return to the
primary observing location. If supplemental criteria are occurring or if the FBWOS is not
working properly, disseminate an observation within 15 minutes of return to primary observing
location. (T-2).