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Overview of AFS Portfolio Restructuring and National Service Programs

The Analyze, Forecast, and Support (AFS) Portfolio within the National Weather Service (NWS) is set for a significant restructuring as of August 4, 2014. This reorganization aims to enhance field operations under a newly proposed Chief Operations Officer. The AFS is extensive, encompassing 122 Weather Forecast Offices, 13 River Forecast Centers, and various other service units. The portfolio will include 11 national service programs covering diverse areas like aviation, climate, fire weather, hydrology, and severe weather to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

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Overview of AFS Portfolio Restructuring and National Service Programs

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  1. Analyze, Forecast and Support (AFS)NWS Summer Partner’s MeetingAugust 4, 2014Eli JacksActing Deputy Lead – AFS Portfolio

  2. NWS Budget RestructuringProposed Programs Portfolios

  3. AFS Portfolio Facts • AFS is the largest proposed Portfolio by funding and people (which includes 2/3rds of all staff) • Proposed to be lead by a new Chief Operations Officer to oversee all field operations • Operates 122 WFOs, 13 RFCs, 22 CWSUs, 2 TWCs, 1 VAAC, 7 NCEP Service Centers, National Water Center, 6 Regional HQ and a National HQ Unit • HQ unit responsible for Service Policy,Continuity of Operations, Directives, Requirements and Portfolio Management • AFS to contain 11 National Service Programs: Aviation, Climate, Fire Weather, Hydrology, Marine, Public, Severe Weather, Space Weather, Tropical Weather, Tsunami and Winter Weather

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