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Aerographer's Mate AG
Aerographer's mates are the Navy's meteorological and oceanographic experts, trained in the science of meteorology and physical oceanography. They also learn to use instruments that monitor weather characteristics such as air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. They then distribute this data to aircraft, ships and shore activities.

 

Aerographer's Mate (AG's) observe, collect, record and analyze meteorological and oceanographic data; make visual and instrument observations of weather and sea conditions; operate meteorological satellite receivers and interpret and apply satellite data; interpret and brief radar imagery and data; interpret meteorological and oceanographic codes; verify meteorological and oceanographic products; evaluate recent meteorological and oceanographic developments for integration into local routines and enter data on appropriate charts; operate ancillary equipment for the processing, dissemination and display of environmental data; perform preventive maintenance on meteorological and oceanographic equipment; prepare warnings of severe and hazardous weather and sea conditions; forecast meteorological and oceanographic conditions; and prepare and present briefings concerning current and predicted environmental conditions and their effect on operations.

 

What They Do
The duties performed by AGs include:
 • collecting, recording and analyzing weather and oceanographic   information;
 • preparing up-to-date weather maps and oceanographic data;
 • issuing weather forecasts and warnings;
 • conducting weather/oceanographic briefings;
 • using, testing, calibrating and performing minor and preventive   maintenance on meteorological instruments including satellite receivers;
 • preparing balloon-carried instruments for flight, evaluating and analyzing data received;
 • operating, programming and maintaining computers and related equipment.

 

Working Environment

Men and women in the AG rating perform their duties in clean, comfortable office-like environments. Their work is usually mental, is done closely with others and requires little supervision.

AG - Meteorological And Oceanographic Manager

Meteorological Manager ensures the operational effectiveness of a meteorological/oceanographic (METOC) unit through effective leadership of personnel and management of assets. Serves as the liaison with METOC customers to determine support requirements and provide the most relevant products for operational and mission success. Provide tactical recommendations to Warfare Commanders and Flag Officers. Function as the liaison with DOD/government agencies with METOC responsibilities to leverage operational products and training for mutual benefit and efficiencies. Responsible for the METOC unit's quality control and environmental impact metrics programs. Manage METOC programs and resources. Develop solutions to meet METOC equipment acquisitions and training programs. Advise senior METOC officers on command/staff management and coordinate with enlisted distribution and community managers to meet METOC manpower requirements and resolve personnel issues. Train, supervise, and mentor METOC personnel to increase the unit's forecasting skill.

AG - Meteorological And Oceanographic Technician

Meteorological Technicians measure or acquire the elements of the physical environment (Land/Sea/Air) that affect platforms, sensors, and weapon systems performance. Observe, collect, record and limited analysis of data. Determine step-by-step procedures and explain fundamental principles and relationships of meteorology and oceanography (METOC) and their impact on naval forces. Operate instruments and computers monitoring air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, sky condition, sea surface temperature and sea waves. Distribute this data internally and externally to aircraft, ships, and shore activities via communication devices/web-centric architecture. Interpret Numerical Predication Models and operate classified/unclassified METOC software and systems.

AG - Meteorological Forecaster

Meteorological Forecasters analyze elements of atmospheric environment and land/sea interface to forecast on Synoptic, Meso, and Micro scales, and produce forecasts and warnings in support of naval operations and missions. Predict and assess the elements of the physical environment (Land/Sea/Air) that affect both friendly and enemy platforms, sensors and weapon system performance, safety of flight and navigation, and naval/joint operations and missions. Characterize the operating environment and recommend courses of action to enhance the war fighters' ability to exploit the physical environment for successful mission accomplishment. Create climatological studies supporting naval warfare planning. Demonstrate expertise in Strike Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), datum issues, and Tactical Decision Aids (atmospheric/electro-optic/electromagnetic). Synthesize a vast array of meteorological data including Numerical Prediction Models and Tactical Decision Aids. Distribute data internally and externally to aircraft, ships, and shore activities via communication devices/web-centric architecture.

AG - Oceanographic Forecaster

Oceanographic Forecasters analyze elements of the oceanographic environment and land/sea interface to forecast on Synoptic, Meso, and Micro scales, and produce oceanographic forecasts in support of naval operations and missions. Predict and assess the elements of the littoral regions, ocean, and ocean floor environment that affect both friendly and enemy platforms, sensors, and weapon system performance, and naval/joint operations and missions. Characterize the operating environment and recommend courses of action to enhance the war fighters' ability to exploit the ocean environment for successful mission accomplishment. Create oceanographic climatological studies supporting naval warfare planning. Demonstrate expertise in Naval Special Warfare, Mine Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), datum issues, Tactical Decision Aids (physical properties/acoustic/electro-optic/electromagnetic), and the littoral environment. Synthesize a vast array of oceanographic data including Numerical Prediction Models and Tactical Decision Aids. Distribute data internally and externally to aircraft, ships, and shore activities via communication devices/web-centric architecture.

 

Security Clearance Requirement: (Secret)

AG is classified as an INUS/OUTUS (in the U.S./Outside the U.S.) community, which means that instead of being assigned to ships, many of their overseas assignments are classified as sea tour duty for sea/show flow purposes. Aerographer's Mates are assigned as weather observers following completion of their initial training. An observer tour is required prior to attending Forecaster "C - School" (advanced training). Upon completion of Forecaster "C -School," follow on assignments as an AG will be for Forecaster Billets. Sailors in the AG community can expect to serve more than half their careers in operational support tours ashore.


 

An Aerographer's Mate 3rd Class uses a handheld anemometer to measure wind speed and
direction aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

 

 

 

110117-N-2475A-089 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2011) Aerographer's Mate 3rd Class Chelsea Williams, from Ft. Worth, Texas, releases a weather balloon on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is preparing to conduct work-ups off the coast of Southern California in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

 

 

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