ADDISON EAGLES COMPOSITE SQUADRON
TEXAS WING
SOUTHWEST REGION
Scanner Observer TRAINING
OPERATIONS PLAN
20 September 2003
Table of Contents Page Number
1 General 3 2 Notification & Application 4 3 Exercise Description 4 4 Training Objectives 4 5 Safety 4 6. Staff Requirements 5 7. Uniform Requirements 5 8. Administration 5 9. Facilities 5 10. Logistics 5 11. Contingencies 6
APPENDIX 7 A SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY 8 B CAP FORM 17 9
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A. Scanner Observer Training This course sets forth the academic preparation required for the pursuit of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Mission Scanner, Observer operational specialty ratings as set forth in CAPR 60-3, CAP Emergency Services Training and Operational Missions, and CAPR 60-4 Volume II, CAP Emergency Services Training Forms. This is an Addison Eagles Composite Squadron sponsored training event. See paragraph 2b for qualification requirements.
B. Training location
Address: The Source Building 4550 Spring Valley Farmers Branch, Texas
Telephone: None
C. Primary dates & times Sign-in 0730, on Saturday, 20 September. Training will begin promptly at 0800 on Saturday. Daytime activities end at 1700 (or when completed) on Saturday.
D. Alternate dates - None
E. USAF funding - None
F. Mission Symbol
G. Air Force Mission Number
H. OES Training Number
I. Project Officer/Point of Contact
Project Officer: 1 Lt Alan O’Martin 655 Duncan Dr. Coppell TX 75019 972-462-7326 (Home) 817-917-0060 (Mobile)
Associate Project Officer: Incident Commander:
Alternate Incident Commander
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2. NOTIFICATION & APPLICATION
A. Notification This training will be announced by e-mail and calendar posting.
Apply by e-mail or at the weekly meeting to the Project Officer as soon as possible, not later than 18 September, so that copies and training material are available for all attendees.
B. Qualification requirements Please Review Attendees shall be CAP members. CAP ID’s will be checked during sign-in. Members must have current CAP ID. Attendees must posses a GES 101 specialty card. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
C. Exercise capacity Only Group 4 personnel are eligible to attend this training, unless prior approval is obtained from the project officer.
D. Exercise enrollment procedures All participants are required to submit a CAPF 17 by 17 Sept 2003 to the project officer prior to the exercise event and will sign-in on CAPF-103 prior to participation in the event.
3. EXERCISE DESCRIPTION
This training fulfills the prerequisites and preparatory requirements for Mission Scanner, and some of the requirements for Mission Observer. CAPR 60-1, 60-3 and 60-4 will be the guide for such training activities. A lesson outline will be submitted to the training officer prior to review/approval by the Squadron Commander. Attendees will receive sufficient training to allow them to obtain a CAPF 101TMS. All testing and paperwork will be completed. CAPF-101T-MS will be issued.
4. TRAINING OBJECTIVE
The training objective is to prepare members for the responsibilities and duties of the Mission Scanner Specialty Rating. A 50 question Scanner exam will be administered to determine that the course objectives have been met. All members passing this exam will be issued a 101T-MS.
A. Primary training objectives
5. SAFETY SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
A. Participants are advised to be alert and careful when operating ground vehicles. Drive safely to and from this training. Flying safety is of prime concern, everyone must practice “I’M SAFE”.
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A. Exercise staff: Qualified Scanner/Observer & Mission Pilots are invited to instruct this training exercise. Contact the program officer if you are interested in instructing all or a portion of this training.
B. Staff Requirements: The Project Officer will assemble necessary staff.
7. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Attendees and Staff: Appropriate CAP uniform - Preferred uniform is Class B Blues, or aviator shirt with gray slacks.
8. ADMINISTRATION A. Sign-in: Required at classroom.
Credential Verification Procedures: All attendees will be checked at sign-in for CAP membership card, proof of age, and a 101 GES specialty card.
B. Resource Listing: A CD-Rom containing all training material will be provided to each student.
C. Forms/documents: Current CAPF forms will be used.
9. F ACILITIES:
A. Classrooms: The main conference room in the Source facility will be the location for this training.
B. Telephone access: No incoming phone calls are allowed.
10. LOGISTICS:
A. Messing: Participants will order lunch Saturday morning. Lunch will be delivered to the facility.
Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own meals, or bringing food not requiring cooking. No cooking facilities are available nor are they authorized.
B. Medical: Emergency number is 911.
C. Transportation: The Addison CAP van use can be requested.
D. Lodging: Plenty of hotel space is available within 5 miles of the training site. If you need assistance reserving a hotel room please contact the Program Office.
11. CONTINGENCIES
A. Disaster or REDCAP: The exercise may be suspended or terminated, and CAP resources reassigned, only at the direction of an active Redcap Incident Commander, WG/CC, or LO; otherwise, exercises are expected to continue as planned.
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A SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY
B CAP FORMS CAPF17, APPLICATION FOR SENIOR MEMBER ACTIVITIES
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY
20 September 2003 0700 – 0730 Staff will report 0730 – 0800 Participant arrival and registration 1230 – 1330 0800 – 0815 Introduction 1330 – 1430 0815 – 1015 1430 – 1445 Break 1015 – 1030 Break 1445 – 1630 1030 – 1145 1630 – 1700 Administration of Paperwork 1145 – 1230 Lunch 1700 Dismissal
Subject Time Sign-in / Welcome / Overview 0.15 60-1, -3 and -4 Review 0.30 Chapter 1 0.15 Scanner Duties & CAP Missions Chapter 2 0:30 Aircraft Familiarization Chapter 3 0:30 Survival & Urgent Care Chapter 4 0:30 Communications Chapter 5 1:00 Scanning Techniques & Sighting Characteristics Chapter 6 0:15 Weather Chapter 7 0:15 High Altitude & Terrain Considerations Chapter 8 1:00 Navigation & Position Determination Chapter 9 0:30 Search Planning & Coverage Chapter 11 0:30 Visual Search Patterns Chapter 14 0:30 Crew Resource Management Scanner Exam 0:30 Exam Review 0:30 TOTAL 6:45
Note: The above schedule is for planning purposes. It is possible that the scheduled times for the different subjects may change depending upon class interaction and the needs of the class.
Addison Eagles Composite Squadron SWR TX-390 Created by Alan O'Martin 7 05/03/2018 APPLICATION FOR SENIOR MEMBER ACTIVITIES (This is an application only! See instructions on reverse. Confirmation of acceptance is required.) 1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY (If applying for a position, include the position 2. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY 3. DATES OF ACTIVITY desired.)
4. LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL 5. CAP GRADE 6. CAP SERIAL NUMBER
7. MEMBER'S ADDRESS (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip) 8. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) a. Work: b. Home: 9. PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED THIS ACTIVITY? YES NO (If "yes," give date attended.) Date: 10. DATE AND METHOD OF LEVEL 1 COMPLETION 11. SPECIALTIES AND RATINGS COMPLETED Specialty Rating a. 12. DATE JOINED CAP 13. CAP DUTY ASSIGNMENT AND INCLUSIVE DATES b. 14. CAP AERONAUTICAL RATING c. d.
e. 15. CAP UNIT NAME 19. PREVIOUS TRAINING ACTIVITIES AND YEARS ATTENDED a. 16. CHARTER NUMBER 17. WING b. 18. SENIOR PROGRAM AWARDS c. a. b. d. c. e. d. f. 20. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT 21. CIVILIAN OCCUPATION High School Graduate Year College Years Post Graduate Years 22. OUTLINE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS IN CAP
23. MEDICAL INFORMATION
24. REMARKS (Use reverse side or attach additional sheets if necessary.) 25. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
26. ACTION BY UNIT COMMANDER 27. UNIT COMMANDER'S SIGNATURE DATE Recommend: Approval Disapproval 28. REMARKS BY UNIT COMMANDER
29. ACTION BY WING COMMANDER 30. WING COMMANDER'S SIGNATURE DATE Recommend: Approval Disapproval
31. REMARKS BY WING COMMANDER
32. ACTION BY REGION COMMANDER Selection 33. REGION COMMANDER'S SIGNATURE DATE Recommend: Approval Disapproval REGION Number
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CAP FORM 17, JUL 98 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. SEE REVERSE FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. 35. ADDITIONAL REMARKS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF CAP FORM 17 (See CAPR 50-17, CAP Senior Member Training Program, for additional information and instructions.)
1. APPLYING FOR ACTIVITIES a. For region level activities, unit commander verifies the information, makes recommendations, signs the application, retains a copy, and forwards the original to wing headquarters. Wing commander verifies application, makes recommendation, signs the application, retains a copy, and forwards the original to region headquarters for final approval by region commander. b. For region level activities, unit commander verifies the information, makes recommendations, signs the application, retains a copy, and forwards the original to wing headquarters. Wing commander verifies application, makes recommendation, signs the application, retains a copy, and forwards the original to region headquarters for action. Region commander makes recommendation, assigns selection number, signs the application, retains a copy, and forwards original to HA CAP/ETS.
2. COMPLETING THE FORM: a. Applicant: (Complete Blocks 1-25 for all activities.) Specific instructions: Blocks 1-9 Self explanatory. Block 10 Enter the month and year and method of Level I completion. (Example: Feb 92Seminar or Mar 93/ Mitchell Award Block 11 List each specialty and the highest rating completed in that specialty. (Example: Enter 213-2 for Emergency Services Officer - Senior Level, or enter 201-1 for Public Affairs - Technician Level.) Block 18 List training awards only along with completion dates. (Example: Garber Award Aug 90.) Block 19 List names and dates of training activities such as SAR exercises, SLS, ECI Course 13, RSC, ACSC, AWC, etc. Use Additional Remarks section above or add additional sheet if necessary. Block 23 List physical handicaps or ailments for which the applicant will be taking medication during the activity or which might affect the applicant's level of participation in activities. Provide a list of medications taken regularly. Use additional sheet if necessary. b. Unit Commander: (Complete Blocks 26-28.) Block 28 Remarks are intended for consideration by the wing and region commanders. Use Additional Remarks section or add additional sheet if necessary.
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