114: METOC Flashcards
(28 cards)
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
114.7
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
114.12a
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
114.14a
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
114.14f
Define Gale Warning
sustained wind of 34-47 knots are forecast for harbors, inland waters, ocean areas, airfields, and installations
114.14g
Define Storm Warning
sustained wind of 48 knots or greater are forecasted for harbor, inland waters, ocean areas, airfields, and installations
114.15a
Discuss Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness Condition V (COR 5) and who sets them
destructive winds are possible within 96 hours
114.15a
Discuss Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness Condition IV (COR 4) and who sets them
destructive winds are possible within 72 hours
review hazardous
114.15a
Discuss Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness Condition III (COR 3) and who sets them
destructive winds are possible within 48 hours
take preliminary actions
114.15a
Discuss Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness Condition II (COR 2) and who sets them
destructive winds are possible within 24 hours
114.15e
Discuss Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness Condition I (COR 1) and who sets them
destructive winds are possible within 12 hours or are occurring now
take final precautions
114.19
Define/discuss some of the products and services provided the US Naval Observatory to the DoD
114.20
Define/discuss the importance of time WRT GPS Satellites
114.24
Define/discuss NOAC Stennis Space Center and Yokosuka support
114.26
Define/Discuss NOMWC
114.29
Discuss the importance of the AG in a man overboard scenario
114.30a
Discuss convergence zone in relation to sound traveling through water
