Flight weather briefings are conducted by those personnel who possess written authoriza-tion to conduct such briefings. The authorization must be signed by the commanding officer, officer in charge, or chief petty officer in charge. Normally, briefers are meteorological/oceano-graphic forecasters who have satisfied one of the following requirements:

2. Earned a degree in meteorology from an accredited university

3. Successfully completed the meteorology course at the USN Postgraduate School

4. Qualified as a USAF or NWS weather forecaster

Flight weather briefers must also demonstrate proficiency in briefing and forecasting to the satisfaction of the granting authority; be familiar with current International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations and Navy directives pertaining to aircraft operations; and be indoctrinated in local operations, procedures, and environmental phenomena.

Normally a FORECASTER completes the DD Form 175-1 for all briefings conducted in person and all autographic briefings. When briefings are delivered over voice circuits or via weathervision, both the pilot and forecaster complete the form.

NOTE Aerographers Mates who are NOT qualified forecasters may also complete the DD Form 175-1 and conduct flight weather briefings. However, there is one major stipulation: A QUALIFIED FORE-CASTER MUST APPROVE AND SIGN THE DD FORM 175-1 BEFORE THE INFORMATION IS BRIEFED.

Learning Objective: Identify visual and instrument flight rules and explain the importance of debriefing pilots and aircrews.

Specific rules and regulations are set forth for the safety of aircraft operations. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are taken from OPNAVINST 3710.7. The flight rules that pertain to weather prescribe the minimum acceptable weather conditions for VFR and IFR flights. If these minimum conditions can-not be met, the flight clearance will not normally be given. The weather minimums are designed to give pilots enough time and space to avoid midair collisions during takeoff, enroute, and during approach and descent.

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