114: METOC Flashcards
114.1
Explain how Naval Meteorology and Oceanography supports the information warfare mission
allows our forces to apply knowledge of the meteorological and oceanographic environment to decision-making that enhances our warfighting capabilities
114.2
Discuss the general mission and organizational structure of CTG 80.7
Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC)
provides METOC, Bathy/Hydro, and PTA products and services that enable effective decision-making for operational safety, warfighting success, and security cooperation
114.3
Define Battle Space on Demand (BOND) and the capability it delivers to the warfighter
long range strategy for linking environment data to timely and informed decisions
defined as 4 tiers:
Tier 0 - Data Layer
Tier 1 - Environmental Layer
Tier 2 - Impact Performance Layer
Tier 3 - Decision Layer
114.4
Discuss the functions of the CTG 80.7 Enterprise Command Center BWC
assists in providing the commander with 24/7 global situational awareness on environmental-based conditions
114.5
Define the Naval Oceanography Operating Concept (TCPED)
released in 2015, it consists of:
Tasking from CTG 80.7
Collection via satellites, buoys, AUVs, etc
Processing into models
Exploitation & analysis in FWC products, TDAs
Dissemination (briefing, OPS planning, etc)
114.6
Define the CTG 80.7 Command Center Portal
formerly the NEP-Oc
a single access point for all METOC web-accessible information on NIPR and SIPR
114.7
Define/discuss the functions of the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
provides tracking and prediction support to the US and coalition forces in the areas of meteorological, oceanographic, tropical cyclone, and other general information on ocean and weather
114.8
Identify/discuss which CTG 80.7 commands provide “Maritime Support” and where those commands are located
Fleet Weather Center (FWC) - Norfolk; supports C2F, C4F, C6F, AORs, and Arctic Fleet operations
Fleet Weather Center - San Diego; supports C3F, C5F, and C7F AORs
Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) - supports USPACOM AOR
114.9a
Discuss OTSR Route surveillance message
issued upon receipt of MOVREP requesting service to confirm that OTSR surveillance will be provided
114.9b
Discuss OTSR Route and divert recommendation
Route - issued upon request that considers ships limits, operational constraints, currents, icebergs, time/fuel savings
divert - issued when conditions are forecast to exceed wind or seas limits as determined by supported unit
114.9c
Discuss special weather advisory
issued for prolonged periods of heavy weather in high-traffic areas of the AOR; 72 hours in advance
114.9d
Discuss WEAX
Enroute Weather Forecast
tailored weather and seastate forecast along a unit’s point of intended movement (PIM), MODLOC, or OCONUS port
requested via a MOVREP; produced once daily; twice for special circumstances or upon request
114.9e
Discuss OPAREA forecast
produced once daily for major operating areas; transmitted via message traffic and posted to NEP-Oc (now Command Center Portal); includes a 24 hour forecast and 48hour outlook
114.10
Define/discuss the mission of CTG 80.7 resource protection mission
monitoring/dissemination of weather products to ensure installations receive notifications of inclement weather, enabling informed decisions to protect Navy resources
provided by: FWC Norfolk & San Diego, Naval Oceanography Antisubmarine Warfare Center, Yokosuka Japan, FWC Detachments (Atsugi, Japan; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Sembach, Germany)
114.11
Identify/discuss CTG 80.7 aviation safety mission
consists of all the FWCs providing continuous, global weather support to naval aviation
114.12a
Discuss flight weather briefing (DD175-1)
required for pilots by OPNAVINST 3710.7
provides weather information for departure point, route of flight, destinations, and alternate destinations
accurate and timely data to support flight safety is provided
114.12b
Discuss Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
24hour forecast for each Naval Air Station
transmitted to the national meteorological database for forecasters and pilots
114.12c
Discuss METAR
Meteorological Aviation Report
encoded weather observation generated every hour
most locations use augmented observations
all observations are transmitted to the national meteorological database for pilots and forecasters
114.13
Define/discuss Resource Protection WRT Arctic and Antarctic operations products
standard WEAX support provided
FWC, Norfolk will coordinate daily with Naval Ice Center for dissemination of appropriate ice analysis and forecasts
114.14a
Define Thunderstorm Watch (T2)
destructive wind and accompanying thunderstorms are within 25 nautical miles or expected within 6 hours
114.14b
Define Thunderstorm Warning (T1)
Destructive wind and accompanying thunderstorms are within 10 nautical miles or expected within 1 hour
114.14c
Define Severe Thunderstorm Watch (T2)
gusts of wind greater than 50 knots, hail with a diameter greater than 3/4” and/or tornadoes within 25 nautical miles or expected within 6 hours
114.14d
Define Severe Thunderstorm Warning (T1)
gusts of wind greater than 50 knots, hail with a diameter greater than 3/4” and/or tornadoes within 10 nautical miles or expected within 1 hour
114.14e
Define Small Craft Warning
sustained wind of 18-33 knots are forecast for harbors and inland waters
