BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER
AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
MISSION DIRECTIVE 037
16 FEBRUARY
Mission Directive
53RD WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE
SQUADRON
COMPLIANCE WITH THS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: HQ AFRC/A1MPR Certified by: HQ AFRC/A1D
(Bradley T. Marcum, GS15)
Supersedes: AFRCMD11-037, 4 September 2018 Pages: 3
This Mission Directive implements guidance in AFI 38-101, Manpower and Organization. It
delineates the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the 53
rd
Weather
Reconnaissance Squadron. This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to HQ AFRC
and subordinate units. This publication does not apply to Regular Air Force, Air National Guard,
or US Space Force. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this
publication are maintained in accordance with IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management and
Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Information
Management System and Records Disposition Schedule. Contact supporting records managers as
required. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using DAF
Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field
through the appropriate functional chain of command. This publication may not be supplemented.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This publication has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major
changes include an updated purpose, mission, references, and added 4. Interagency Operational
Authority.
1. Mission. To provide weather reconnaissance aircraft and crews, command and control, and
support equipment/personnel capabilities in support of combatant commander requirements.
Typically, operations are conducted under Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Support
of Civil Authorities authority via US Northern Command or US Indo-Pacific Command; however,
