The Weathermen

Where the Name Weathermen came from and why it stuck
The Weathermen formed during the Big Freeze. They were originally NATO soldiers who were given the name by their Iranian and Arab allies because of the amount of time and attention they spent on monitoring the climate and predicting the weather when planning operations.
The Space surveillance and communication was essential for successful mission planning. And they needed good weather for accurate readings. This activity, coupled with accurate weather forecasting meant they could use extreme weather to their advantage. Strategic assaults and manoeuvres drew enemy into exposed areas just before severe weather hit them and cut their supply lines. So there was minimal injuries and loss of life on both sides. The nickname 'Weathermen' was more friendly appreciation than a put-down.
Origins of The Weathermen - 1. The Islamic Second Wave Revolution
The Second Wave Revolution in Iran was triggered by the abnormal winters in the Arab countries before the Big Freeze. When Iran announced democratic elections, outlawed the Taliban and hounded out Al Qaeda, all hell broke loose. With the other middle east countries struggling with their own Winter uprisings, the Iranian Islamic Democratic Party called upon the help of NATO.
Operation Scimitar, or Jihad of Peace, put an end to the terrorist alliance. The NATO-Arab coalition went on to support the other Arab countries in ensuring The Second Wave peacefully progressed to new Islamic democracies. The term Weathermen grew in popularity around six months into the operation.
Origins of The Weathermen - 2. The Korean Ice Wars.
Towards the end of the Chinese Winter Revolution, militant communists, unhappy with the way things were going in China, made their way to North Korea. Groups of 'Loyal Communists,' totalling between two to three million in all, undertook what they called the Second Long March, named in honour of a historic event in 1934 that led to the ascent of power of Mao Zedong (Chairman Mao).The arrival of the militants in North Korea quickly led to the invasion of South Korea.
Fortunately, peacekeeping of the Islamic Second revolution had already been handed over to an Islamic Coalition, who by this time had their ownWeathermen. Nato 'Weathermen' troops, supported by a sizeable contingent of Islamic coalition partners (also nicknamed 'Weathermen') travelled to join the South Korean army in pushing back the North Korean invasion. By then, Weathermen had become a generic term for front-line servicemen and was picked up by embedded journalists as an acceptable term.
Origins of The Weathermen - 3. After the Big Freeze
The Big freeze, when it came, saw the loss of a third of the global population; a loss suffered across all sectors of society, including the military. Unable to support what was left of the Military, Governments across nations, including the Islamic Coalition discharged a third of their 'Weathermen' who returned to their communities. Remaining forces were tasked with protecting communications, transportation and utilities. This protection became increasingly difficult when armed gangs with loose religious and political allegiances began to organise assaults on the skeleton services available.