Originally Posted by
Dexta
2. Alternate - The forecast cloud must be Scattered or less, 1500' AGL and 8km vis
I've always found this one quite ambiguous on its own as it assumes the destination aerodrome will have TAF.
What it implies is that if the destination doesn't have a TAF, then an alternate WILL ALWAYS be required (and will need a TAF) as you won't be able to verify that conditions are forecast be above the specified minima without one.
An ARFOR is too vague and open to interpretation to be used for satisfying alternate requirements.