METOC EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
How does Naval oceanography support the IW mission?
Support to exploit the physical environment for tactical advantage
What is the general mission and org structure of CTG 80.7?
direct and oversee the collection and production of relevant oceanographic, meteorological, and
astrometric info. Assigned under USFF
Define Battle Space on Demand (BOND)
operational concept for gaining information dominance from the process of turning data into
decisions
What are the functions of CTG 80.7 Enterprise Command Center BWC?
primary point of contact and coordination for all costumer request for naval oceanography
information
Define the Naval Oceanography Operating Concept (TCPED)
tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination, used to collect data that helps
paint an oceanographic, atmospheric, and celestial picture
Define the Center Portal
serves as a single access point for all METOC web accessible info
Define the functions of the fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center
(FNMOC)
provides worldwide meteorology and oceanography support to U.S. and coalition forces
What does fleet weather center Norfolk support?
fleet forces command, c4f, c6f, arctic
What does fleet weather center San Diego support?
, c3f, c5f, c7f
What foes joint typhoon warning center support?
NW/CENTRAL/EASTERN PACIFIC, INDIAN OCEAN, SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
Optimum Track Shipping Routing (OTSR)
weather advisory service for ship safety and damage avoidance
OTSR Route and Divert Recommendation
Issued when conditions are forecast to exceed wind or seas limits as determined by supported
unit.
Special Weather Advisory
Issued for prolonged periods of heavy weather in high-traffic areas of the AOR, 72+ hours in
advance
WEAX- enroute weather forecast
tailored weather and sea state forecast along a unit's points of intended movement
OPAREA Forecast
24 hour forecast and 48 hour outlook produced for major operating areas
Define the resource protection movie
includes the monitoring and dissemination of weather products to ensure that installations
receive notification of inclement weather, enabling informed decisions to protect navy resources
Identify the aviation safety missions
tasked with providing continues, global weather support to naval aviation to included select
installations
What is a flight weather briefing?
provides weather info for departure point, etc. for support safety of flight
What is a terminal aerodrome forecast?
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
How does Naval oceanography support the IW mission?
Support to exploit the physical environment for tactical advantage
What is the general mission and org structure of CTG 80.7?
direct and oversee the collection and production of relevant oceanographic, meteorological, and
astrometric info. Assigned under USFF
Define Battle Space on Demand (BOND)
operational concept for gaining information dominance from the process of turning data into
decisions
What are the functions of CTG 80.7 Enterprise Command Center BWC?
primary point of contact and coordination for all costumer request for naval oceanography
information
Define the Naval Oceanography Operating Concept (TCPED)
tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination, used to collect data that helps
paint an oceanographic, atmospheric, and celestial picture
Define the Center Portal
serves as a single access point for all METOC web accessible info
Define the functions of the fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center
(FNMOC)
provides worldwide meteorology and oceanography support to U.S. and coalition forces
What does fleet weather center Norfolk support?
fleet forces command, c4f, c6f, arctic
What does fleet weather center San Diego support?
, c3f, c5f, c7f
What foes joint typhoon warning center support?
NW/CENTRAL/EASTERN PACIFIC, INDIAN OCEAN, SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
Optimum Track Shipping Routing (OTSR)
weather advisory service for ship safety and damage avoidance
OTSR Route and Divert Recommendation
Issued when conditions are forecast to exceed wind or seas limits as determined by supported
unit.
Special Weather Advisory
Issued for prolonged periods of heavy weather in high-traffic areas of the AOR, 72+ hours in
advance
WEAX- enroute weather forecast
tailored weather and sea state forecast along a unit's points of intended movement
OPAREA Forecast
24 hour forecast and 48 hour outlook produced for major operating areas
Define the resource protection movie
includes the monitoring and dissemination of weather products to ensure that installations
receive notification of inclement weather, enabling informed decisions to protect navy resources
Identify the aviation safety missions
tasked with providing continues, global weather support to naval aviation to included select
installations
What is a flight weather briefing?
provides weather info for departure point, etc. for support safety of flight
What is a terminal aerodrome forecast?
