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2.2.9. Designate a single timepiece as a standard clock and establish procedures to perform a
time check on a daily basis when open. (T-1).

2.2.10. Determine, document and update observation special (SPECI) criteria using local
ceiling, prevailing visibility, and runway visual range (RVR) landing and circling minima. (T-
2).
2.2.11. Document local RVR requirements/reporting deviations in the installation support
plan. (T-1).

2.2.12. Establish an Alternate Operating Location (AOL) for use when the primary location
must be evacuated. (T-2).

2.2.12.1. Ensure the AOL has adequate communications and a view of the airfield
complex. (T-3).
2.2.12.2. Document AOL operations, limiting factors, and any reciprocal support from
other agencies in the weather support plan. (T-1).
2.2.13. Establish a cooperative weather watch agreement with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and
other appropriate agencies. (T-1). Document in local procedures as well as the base/host unit
weather support plan. (T-3).
2.3. WF/Det technicians responsible for preparing weather observations will:

2.3.1. Disseminate all observations local and longline in the appropriate code format. (T-0).
2.3.2. Function as the "eyes forward" for the servicing OWS, and serve as the primary point
of contact for the collaborative forecast effort to include resource protection for the installation.
(T-1).

2.3.3. Maintain labeled photographs, lists or other means of identifying objects with known
distances to be used as aids when manually determining visibility for the primary observation
point, AOL, and ATC tower. (T-1). Annually review and certify as current, or update their
visibility reference tool(s). (T-1).

2.3.4. Ensure supported ATC agencies are notified of all outages prior to contacting a
maintenance agency as well as prior to an outage due to scheduled/routine maintenance. (T-
1). Additionally, weather personnel will notify the supporting OWS when time permits. (T-2).
2.3.5. Transmit the JET Form 3813 or AF Form 3803, Surface Weather Observations
(METAR/SPECI), to the 14 WS for archival on a scheduled basis IAW instructions on the
14WS website: https://climate.af.mil/. (T-1). Attachment 2