Typical duties of the METOC analyst forecaster include observing, collecting, recording, validating, processing, disseminating, and assimilation of METOC data and information to formulate forecasts and environmental assessments.
Assess and predict meteorological, oceanographic, hydrologic and space environmental parameters in support of Joint and Marine Corps Operations; Forecast every type of weather condition including severe weather, winter weather, and tropical weather; Forecast oceanographic conditions like sea state conditions, near shore conditions, and river stages; Prepare and disseminate mission specific products and briefings