October 2025 - Riwg_mbrs

Let’s Grow Our Ranks — Recruiting Matters!
by SKRABUT, STAN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

Greetings Team, Recruiting is everyone’s responsibility — and it’s vital to the health of our squadrons. Each March, wing commanders must review unit strength to determine if squadrons can continue to exist. To stay active, squadrons must have at least 15 members, including 3 senior members, while flights must have at least 8 members, including 3 senior members. If a unit cannot maintain those numbers, it may be redesignated or deactivated. None of us want to see that happen — and that’s why recruiting is so important. When you bring someone new into Civil Air Patrol, make sure your name is listed on the new member’s application so you receive proper credit for the recruitment. Just as important as recruiting is vetting new members through the unit membership board. This step ensures that those joining our team align with CAP’s core values and will contribute positively to our mission. Please take the time to conduct membership board interviews carefully and thoughtfully. To recognize your efforts, there’s also an annual award for the top recruiter in Rhode Island Wing — a small way to say thank you for helping our organization grow stronger. Whether it’s a friend, coworker, classmate, or family member — someone out there is looking for what CAP offers: leadership, service, and a sense of purpose. Let’s invite them in. Thank you for all you do to keep our wing vibrant and mission-ready. Carpe diem, Col Stan Skrabut Rhode Island Wing Interim Commander Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 307.287.8147 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<http://riwg.cap.gov/> [cid:976ba95c-d6d7-4eae-9559-397d7ffcc70e] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures

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Fw: REMINDER - SIGN-UP for Nov 1st Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR)
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

Trout Brook is close by. RIWG members are welcome to sign up for UDF or sUAS training with MA wing. When asked for squadron, use RIWG 001 Lt Col Richard Courtney Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations Rhode Island Wing Director of Emergency Services Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 401.636.0659 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> [https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdfnoLZwYhrCXQ3cuLiuYTZOa8q…] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. ________________________________ From: Kheyfets, Sergey <sergey.kheyfets(a)mawg.cap.gov> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:19 PM To: all-members <all-members(a)mawg.cap.gov>; Daniel DeLesdernier <daniel.delesdernier(a)mawg.cap.gov>; COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS <rcourtney(a)riwg.cap.gov> Subject: REMINDER - SIGN-UP for Nov 1st Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) Greetings, Only 1 week left to sign up for MASAR Nov 1st session. 1st Lt Sergey Kheyfets Emergency Services Officer, Hanscom Composite Squadron Assistant Emergency Services Officer, Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 781-392-4875<tel:781-392-4875> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogo_AF2696D854CCA.png]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM Kheyfets, Sergey <sergey.kheyfets(a)mawg.cap.gov<mailto:sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.gov>> wrote: Greetings! Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) is pleased to offer FREE training for Urban Direction Finding (UDF) and sUAS Technician/Mission Pilot (drones) qualifications on 1 Nov 2025 at Trout Brook Recreation area in Holden, MA. NOTE: you can pick EITHER UDF or sUAS for this session. NOTE: Sign-up closes on 30 Oct 2025 at 1600 UTC (12pm local) What UDF - train and evaluate/sign off tasks * O-0301 determine distress beacon bearing * O-0302 locate a distress beacon * O-0303 deactivate a distress beacon * O-0304 triangulate on a distress beacon signal * O-0420 perform airfield ramp search * O-0010 prepare urban DF team individual equipment (for those needing it) sUAS - train and evaluate/signoff tasks - number of spots limited, subject to Government Shutdown being over * Individualized based on needs When Nov 1st, 2025 Drop-off time: 0900 local Pickup time: 1600 local Requirements UDF * Completed CAPT 116 (General Emergency Services Test (GES)) available in Absorb LMS * Commander Approval for UDF Prerequisites in Operational Qualifications (just submit in Operational Qualifications) * If you still need O-0010 task signed off, minimum equipment list is: * Any CAP authorized uniform * Notepad and pencil/pen * CAP Identification (CAP ID card) * Watch (or phone showing time ) * Orange reflective safety west, ANSI-2 recommended. * Ground and UDF Team Task Guide<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Ground_Team__UDF_Task_Guide__24_…> * If you don't have all of the equipment listed, you can STILL PARTICIPATE, the task will be signed off at a later date once you have equipment * Note future sessions would also require a Compass (lensatic or orienteering (prefered) ) with "glow in dark" dial for land navigation, you can ask trainers at first session for recommendations sUAS * Completed CAPT 116 (General Emergency Services Test (GES)) available in Absorb LMS * Commander Approval for sUAS Technician Prerequisites in Operational Qualifications (just submit in Operational Qualifications) * Safety vest (Orange reflective safety west, ANSI-2 recommended) Where Pickup/Drop off location: 320 Manning St, Jefferson, MA 01522<https://maps.app.goo.gl/y91TYHUuWELJ7BNS8> Cost Free Food Bring snacks, lunch and hydration SIGN-UP LINK<https://forms.gle/64hrHTyEA38FHjNk7> 1st Lt Sergey Kheyfets Emergency Services Officer, Hanscom Composite Squadron Assistant Emergency Services Officer, Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 781-392-4875<tel:781-392-4875> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogo_AF2696D854CCA.png]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Fw: MAWG sUAS Class #1
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS 09 Oct '25

09 Oct '25

Zoom class for sUAS, i.e. drones, conducted by Capt Lessem of Mass Wing. True, it is on Thursday, but does count towards Aerospace education/activity. Lt Col Richard Courtney Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations Rhode Island Wing Director of Emergency Services Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 401.636.0659 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> [https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdfnoLZwYhrCXQ3cuLiuYTZOa8q…] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. ________________________________ From: Lessem, Martin <martin.lessem(a)mawg.cap.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:57 PM To: all-members <all-members(a)mawg.cap.gov> Cc: James O'Connell <james.oconnell(a)mawg.cap.gov>; Tina Hooton <tina.hooton(a)mawg.cap.gov>; John Cohan <john.cohan(a)mawg.cap.gov>; Michael Ford <michael.ford(a)mawg.cap.gov>; Major George Dooley <george.dooley(a)mewg.cap.gov>; COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS <rcourtney(a)riwg.cap.gov> Subject: MAWG sUAS Class #1 Hello All! This is the first of a few sUAS Classes, with the goal to get all of the discussion parts of the SQTR for the UAS Technician and UAS MIssion Pilot completed by the end of the year. This class will be physically presented at Hanscom Composite Squadron, but is also available via Zoom. I will be opening it up to Rhode Island and Maine Wings as well. It will be at 18:40 - 20:20 (6:40pm to 8:20pm) via Zoom for those not at Hanscom Composite Squadron. Over the next few weeks, I will be traveling to each of your Squadrons, and will be doing the live portion there, again with a Zoom component for the those not at that particular squadron. When you log into the Zoom, I will ask that you leave a message in the Chat with your Name, Rank, Squadron, and CapID (ex. Martin Lessem, Capt, NER-MA-043, 294474) so that I can give credit to those who attend. We will be setting up flying days as well, so you will all get a chance to fly some of the sUAS we have in our inventory. My goal is to have as many of you as possible at the Technician Trainee Level by the end of the year so you can actively participate in SAREXs in 2026. Please find the invite for the Zoom for the 16th here: Martin Lessem is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MAWG sUAS Class #1 Time: Oct 16, 2025 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641828522?pwd=YHVS3Znfz5b2V2YbNjAvGpoNVNjZLG.1 Meeting ID: 816 4182 8522 Passcode: 717367 --- One tap mobile +16468769923,,81641828522#,,,,*717367# US (New York) +16469313860,,81641828522#,,,,*717367# US Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81641828522/invitations?signature=QuwHdLuF… -- Capt Martin A. Lessem, CAP Hanscom Composite Squadron NER-MA-043 Deputy Commander for Cadets MAWG Director of Operations for sUAS NER-MA Wing MAA Chief sUAS Instructor Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 610.247.9647<tel:610.247.9647> (E) martin.lessem(a)mawg.cap.gov<mailto:martin.lessem@mawg.cap.gov> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Hanscomcap.org<http://hanscomcap.org/> [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogoNew_0F67A836DA869.png]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Cadet Firearms Training
by BELL, JAMES - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/ADC 02 Oct '25

02 Oct '25

Once again Rhode Island Wing is pleased to announce a Cadet Firearms Training Day on Saturday, Oct 25, at the Smithfield Sportsman’s Club (SSC). SSC is supplying the club house, indoor range, .22 target rifles and personnel for this event. Please download all 3 attached documents. The letter provides all of the details for this event. Key highlights are below. Copies of the documents are in RIW Teams | General | CadetFirearms. To apply for this activity, print the attached forms (CAPF 60-81 and SSC Release) and have them signed by your parents and squadron commander. Deliver the completed/signed forms (CAP 60-81and SSC Release) to LtCol Bell. Completed forms may be emailed to jbell(a)riwg.cap.gov<mailto:jbell@riwg.cap.gov> or hand carried to Wing Hq or West Bay squadron. Slots will be filled on a first come, first registered basis with the deadline for completed paperwork of Oct 17, 2025. Commanders will be notified weekly of approved applications. Event: Cadet Firearms Training Day Director: Lt Col James Bell, CAP; jbell(a)riwg.cap.gov<mailto:jbell@riwg.cap.gov>, 401-632-1722 Date: Oct 25, 2025 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Smithfield Sportsman’s Club (SSC), 14 Walter Carey Rd, Smithfield, RI Cost: $6 (optional: certificates and medals, see below and $20 for lunch) payable on day of event. Uniform: Cadets Field Uniform; Seniors Field Uniform / Polo Shirt Required Forms: CAPF 60-81 and SSC Release Application Deadline: Oct 17, (all paperwork signed and turned in)

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