AR-042 EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING GUIDE PART 1
15 JAN 08
AR042 SQ/CC: 1st Lt Ronald Wingfield, CAP
AR042 SQ/ESTO: Capt. Adam Boyd, CAP
Purpose
-To provide all members of the 42nd Composite Squadron with a standardized training syllabus. This syllabus will be used to streamline training and better facilitate initial/ recurring certification and upgrades within the squadron.
Concept
All members of the 42nd Composite Squadron should follow this syllabus to the best of their ability to ensure proper documentation and progression in the Emergency Services Curriculum. Deviations shall be authorized by appropriate authority so long as requirements from CAP NHQ are met. This is a Volunteer Organization, and as such we should try to be reasonably flexible with the syllabus to facilitate maximum participation and productivity for our squadron and the Arkansas Wing.
All training shall be IAW CAPR 60-3 and appropriate CAP NESA Task Guide. In any area that this guide contradicts the established regulations of CAP NHQ, CAP Regulations shall take precedent. All Training will be documented on CAP SQTR Forms and entered into MIMS. Squadron will maximize electronic recording of member progression. Individual Member is responsible for ensuring their records are up-to-date, and that their training is current before participating in exercise or actual missions.
There are four parts to this guide. Part 1 will address regulations and rules for training and participation as well as First-Aid/CPR training, Radio Operator Training, and Skills Evaluator Training. Part 2 shall deal with Aircrew Training up to Mission Pilot. Part 3 shall deal with Ground and Urban Direction Finding training up to and including Ground Team Leader. Part 4 shall encompass Mission Base Staff.
Each month, the Emergency Services Training Officer should make one training session available after a regular, combined meeting. This training should cover training from at least 2 Parts of this guide. For instance, after a regular scheduled meeting, there can be two classes during one Training Session so long as one class is from Part 2 and one class is from Part 3, or 4 (or any other combination). The point is to offer at least one chance a month to receive training in a field they are interested in.
At a minimum, one training session shall be used for First-Aid/CPR training per year. Also one session shall be used for Radio Operator Training per year. These Classes shall be taught by persons with granted authority from a competent source. First-Aid/CPR training shall be taught by current instructors from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other accredited, competent source. Radio Operator Training shall be given by current and competent instructors authorized by the Wing Communications Officer to give training in Radio Operations. This does not include Mission Radio Operator Training.
The Schedule shall be made available to members in Quarters. The Emergency Services Training Officer shall appoint a trainer for each class. This quarterly schedule should be posted NLT one month prior to the Quarter beginning. For instance, 1st quarter will be from January to March, with the 2nd quarter, being from April to June. 3rd quarter shall be from July to September and 4th quarter shall be from October to December.
Once a class is complete, a list of CAP ID numbers and Names will be turned over to the Emergency Services Training Officer for entry into MIMS. These lists will be kept by the Emergency Services Training Officer for 2 years in a file to be kept at the squadron. Once a member has completed all required training, and has been approved by competent authority for a particular specialty, a complete SQTR will be printed off and entered into the member’s personnel file. For renewal of a specialty, a new SQTR will be documented as “renewal” and will be placed in the members personnel file.
Member’s who complete training with persons outside of the 42nd, or outside of scheduled training sessions are responsible for entering their own training tasks into MIMS. The Emergency Services Training Officer shall not be responsible to keep records of training from outside squadron training activities, to include Wing SAR/EX’s.
Training
As a minimum, a member shall have a current CAPID number and membership, and have completed Level 1 before engaging in any training for Emergency Services. New Members are encouraged to review this training guide first to see if Emergency Services may be something they wish to pursue. 42nd Composite Squadron Cadets will pursue and achieve at a minimum a GES, and UDF rating. 42nd Composite Squadron Officers are highly encouraged to achieve at a minimum a GES rating. These minimums help cadets achieve certain teambuilding and team leading skills as well as become productive members in the Emergency Services Mission. A GES rating for CAP Officers is encouraged to help CAP draw upon additional personnel when needed to complete or help with minor tasks during actual missions.
General Emergency Services (GES) will be achieved by members IAW CAPR 60-3. Members will take the CAPT 116 parts 1 and 2 online at the CAP NHQ website. Upon reaching a passing score, print the certificate and bring to the Squadron Emergency Services Training Officer for filing in your personnel record. This rating shows up automatically and will need to be validated by the Squadron Commander. Once a member completes the GES rating, they can then begin training in other specialties in Emergency Services.
Once a member has completed the GES rating, they will then find a specialty they wish to train for and request approval through the Squadron Commander to train. The Squadron Commander will approve appropriate training in MIMS and the member can then begin training in that specialty. If a member wishes to train in more than one specialty, then a proper request for the new specialty will be sent to the Squadron Commander for approval. A member may train in as many specialties as they wish, so long as they receive Commander approval.
First-Aid/CPR Training shall be accomplished by classroom instruction from an accredited instructor. The instructor should hold credentials from a competent authority in order to train and issue certificates to members of the CAP. The instructor does not have to be a member to train CAP Personnel. Once a member’s training in First-Aid and/CPR has expired, that member should complete renewal training as soon as practical.
Basic Communications User Training (BCUT) shall be done IAW applicable CAP and FCC regulations. This training will be accomplished with an instructor authorized by the Wing Communications Officer. All members with a GES rating are encouraged to complete this training in order to use radio equipment (both corporate and personal) during CAP activities, on or off of CAP frequencies. An FCC issued license, such as an Amateur Radio or General Radio-Telephone license, shall not offer equivalency for this training. However, members are encouraged to pursue an amateur license if they so choose, in order to broaden their knowledge of radio safety and usage.
Skills Evaluator Training (SET) should be completed by an individual before being authorized to sign off on training. Members are only allowed to evaluate skills for specialties they hold current ratings in. Members who have a SET rating, but are not current in the specialty they are evaluating are not authorized to sign for that task. Any member may teach a particular class so long as a qualified SET individual is in the session to observe and evaluate whether or not the training has met CAP requirements. Proper judgment will be used when signing off tasks in that discretion can be used by the instructor as to whether a task was accomplished successfully or not. Judgment on any dispute in training will aire on the side of the instructor, however disputes without resolution between the student and instructor shall be taken to the Squadron Emergency Services Training Officer for a review with the Commander.
References
Members are encouraged to reference applicable CAP regulations and guides listed on the CAP NHQ Operations website. Training material from outside CAP is encouraged and can be used during training sessions within the Squadron; however, requirements of CAP regulations must be met in order for training to count.
AR-042 EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING GUIDE PART 2
(AIRCREW TRAINING)
15 JAN 08
AR042 SQ/CC: 1st Lt Ronald Wingfield, CAP
AR042 SQ/ESTO: Capt. Adam Boyd, CAP
AR042 SQ/DO:
Requirements
All Training in this guide will be done IAW CAPR 60-3 and the NESA Aircrew Mission Task Guide. All members participating in aircrew training shall have at minimum a GES rating, and be 18 years of age. Members shall not be required to be Officers or hold an FAA Airman’s Certification to train for Mission Scanner or Mission Observer. Members shall be 21 years of age and hold proper certification from the FAA and CAP as per CAPR 60-1 and CAPR 60-3 in order to train as Transport Pilot and Mission Pilot.
Members shall achieve the rating of Mission Scanner before training as either a Mission Observer or Mission Pilot. No such requirement exists for members in order to achieve the rating of Transport Pilot. Members are able to train for both Scanner and Observer at the same time, however two individual flights will need to be flown by the Scanner Trainee before the two Observer or Pilot training flights. This equals a total of 4 training flights to be flown as a minimum before a member can be a qualified Mission Observer or Mission Pilot.
Transport Pilots need only a Form 5 and 50 Cross Country hours to be authorized to perform Transport Pilot Duties on CAP Missions. These requirements are in the CAPR 60-1 and the CAPR 60-3.
Training shall be divided up into modules. These modules are a way to help organize the Training sessions to maximize effectiveness and streamline recurrent training. Modules are in no specific order; however members are encouraged to complete Scanner modules, before completing Observer or Pilot modules. Not all Tasks can be completed in the Classroom, and those tasks are not addressed in the modules. These modules may or may not pertain to certain specialties, however covering the topics from time to time can aid in keeping aircrew members’ knowledge sharp and “on the ball.”
Module 1 (Duties) – 45 Minutes
Crew Resource Management – P2028 MS&MP
Remote Base Ops – O2107 MO&MP
Module 2 (Aircraft Systems) – 45 Minutes
Parts of the Aircraft – P2016 MS, P2017 MS
Preflight – P2019 MS, P2119 MP
Safety Items (Ground and Air) – P2002 MP, O2015 MS, P2014 MS
Emergencies and Post Crash Actions – O2017 MS
Security Concerns and Procedures – P2004 MP
Module 3 (Navigation) – 1 hour
Discuss Sectional Charts – P2024 MS, O2025 MS
Plotting on Sectional Charts - O2013 MO, O0204 MS, O0205 MS
Airspace on Sectional Charts – P2012 MO, O2003 MP
GPS Operations – O2012 MO
VOR/DME Operations – O-2011 MO
Module 4 (Flight Operations) – 1 Hour
Icing – P2008 MO
Thunderstorms and Wind – P2010 MO
Wake Turbulence – P2020 MS
Reduced Visibility – P2009 MO, P2021 MS
Density Altitude – P2011 MO
High Altitude – P2024 MS
In-Flight Services – O2010
Module 5 (SAR/DR Operations) – 1 Hour
Types of Missions – P2003 MP
Search Terms – P2025 MS
Visual Search Clues – P2022 MS, P2026
Search Patterns – O2109 MO, O2110 MO, O2112 MO, O2115 MO, P2027 MS
ELT Searches – No Task, discussion of ELT Basics and equipment Suggested
Module 6 (Communications) – 45 Minutes
Aircraft Radios – O2018 MS, O2002 MO
Words and Speech on Radio – O2019 MS, O2020 MS
Air to Ground Signals – O2009 MP, O2021 MS
Completion of these tasks need not be in the classroom. Tasks may be completed by any member authorized to give training in these areas, and can be done outside of squadron activities. It is the members responsibility to track and update “outside” training in MIMS.
AR-042 EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING GUIDE PART 3
(GROUND/UDF TEAM TRAINING)
15 JAN 08
AR042 SQ/CC: 1st Lt Ronald Wingfield, CAP
AR042 SQ/ESTO: Capt. Adam Boyd, CAP
Requirements
All Training in this guide will be done IAW CAPR 60-3 and the NESA Ground/UDF Team Mission Task Guide. All members participating in Ground/UDF training shall have at minimum a GES rating. Members should be in good physical condition and will have at least a 24 hour pack ready at all times. Members shall be 18 years of age to train for Ground Team Leader (need not be an Officer). To operate a CAP vehicle, a member will be 21 years of age and hold a valid state and CAP driver’s license.
Member’s will progress in the following order
GES – General Emergency Services
GTM3 and UDF – Level 3 (24 hour) and UDF Team
GTM2 – Level 2 (48 Hour)
GTM1 – Level 1 (72+ Hours)
GTL – Ground Team Leader.
Members training to be Ground Team Leader must be at a minimum a GTM3. There is no prerequisite to be a GTM2 or GTM 1 to be a GTL.
Training shall be divided up into modules. These modules are a way to help organize the Training sessions to maximize effectiveness and streamline recurrent training. Modules are in no specific order; however members shall complete GTM3/UDF modules, before completing GTL Modules. Not all Tasks can be completed in the Classroom, and those tasks are not addressed in the modules will be taught during exercises of FTX’s. These modules may or may not pertain to certain specialties, however covering the topics from time to time can aid in keeping Ground/UDF Team members’ knowledge sharp.
Module 1 – Orientation (45 Minutes)
Missions of the Ground/UDF Team
Levels of Training UDF, GTM3, GTM2, GTM1, GTL, GBD
24 hours gear list
Alerting Procedures (P-0102) GTM3, UDF
Module 2 – Survival (1 hour)
Hot/cold weather injuries (O-0003, O-0004) GTM3
Natural hazards (O-0101) GTM3
Prevent/treat fatigue (O-0102) GTM3
Universal precautions (O-0902) GTM3
Shelter
Fires
Module 3 – Navigation (1 hour)
Maps and Charts (O-0209, O-0210, O-0211, O-0212) UDF, GTM2, GTL
Coordinate Systems (O-0204, O-0205) UDF, GTL
Compass Use (O-0201) UDF, GTM3
Plotting and triangulation (O-0213, O-0214, O-0215, O-0217) GTM2, GTL
Movement (O-0220, O-0203, O-0202) UDF, GTM2, GTL
Lost (O-0601) GTM3
Module 4 – ELT Principles (45 Minutes)
How ELT’s work
How ELPer’s work
Use of the ELPer (big H) (O-0301, O-0302, O-0303, O-03040 UDF, GTM3, GTL
Module 5 – Search Teams (1 hour)
Search Terms
Logs (L-0101) UDF, GTM3
Signals (O-0405, O-0406, O-0701, O-0702, O-0703) GTM3, GTM1, GTL
Search Lines (O-0404, O-0416, O-0417, O-0418, O-0419) GTM3, GTM1, GTL
Airfield Searches (O-0402) UDF, GTM2, GTL
Locating/Finding Clues (O-0408, O-0409, O-0410, O-0411, O-0412) UDF GTM3
Module 6 – Leadership Module (1 Hour) *** Taught as needed ***
Signing in Teams (P-0201) GTM1, GTL
Movement – (O-1001, L-0101) UDF, GTL
Planning and Organizing Search Operations
Site Surveillance (O-0802, O-0804)
Witness Interviews (O-1101) GTL
After Action Reviews (P-0204) GTM1, GTL
AR-042 EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING GUIDE PART 4
(MISSION BASE STAFF TRAINING)
15 JAN 08
AR042 SQ/CC: 1st Lt Ronald Wingfield, CAP
AR042 SQ/ESTO: Capt. Adam Boyd, CAP
Requirements
All Training in this guide will be done IAW CAPR 60-3 and the NESA Mission Base Staff and Aircrew Member Task Guide. All members participating in Mission Base Staff training shall have at minimum a GES rating. Members should be familiar with the Incident Command System and should have a full uniform before working in the Mission Base. Members will be working in high visibility jobs and will be expected to hold a professional image at all times. To operate a CAP vehicle, a member will be 21 years of age and hold a valid state and CAP driver’s license.
Positions covered by this syllabus are mainly for the entry level positions. They are as follows:
MSA – Mission Staff Assistant
MRO – Mission Radio Operator
FLM – Flight Line Marshaller
FLS – Flight Line Supervisor
This training includes needed steps to complete the following positions as well, however specific training should be sought from qualified individuals before a mission.
LO – Liaison Officer
IO – Information Officer
MSO – Mission Safety Officer
CUL – Communications Unit Leader
Training shall be divided up into modules. These modules are a way to help organize the Training sessions to maximize effectiveness and streamline recurrent training. Modules are divided for different specialties to allow for one-stop training.
Module 1 – Basic Communications User Training / MRO (1 Hour)
(BCUT, L-0001, L-0002, L-0101)
Module 2 – Advanced Communications User Training (2 Hours)
Module 3 – Flight Line Marshaller/Supervisor (1.5 hours)
Flight Line Marshaller/Supervisor Duties (O-3001, O-3101)
Flt Line Ops/Safety(O-3002, O-3003, O-3004, O-3005, O-3102, O-3103, O-3108)
Marshalling Signals (O-3006)
Start, Taxi, Parking, Chocking Procedures (O-3008, O-3009, O-3010, O-3011)
Fueling (O-3013)
Safety Observing and Ramp Security (O-3013, O3014, O-3109)
Supervisor Coordination Duties (O-3104, O-3105, O-3106, O-3107, O-3114)
Module 4 – Mission Radio Operator (30 Minutes)
MUST HAVE BCUT PRIOR TO CLASS
Site Selection (L-0005)
Repeater/Frequency Selection (L-0002, L-0003)
Message Traffic (L-0004, L-0008, L-0009)
Scheduled Checks / Lost Comm (L-0006, L-0007)
Equipment Safety (L-0010)
Module 5 – Mission Staff Assistant (30 Minutes)
MUST HAVE BCUT PRIOR TO CLASS
Collecting and Updating Information (P-2005)
Processing Members and Equipment to a Base (P-2003)
Media and Visitors (P-2002)