Opportunity for ES training In nearby Massachusetts. Rhode Island wing really needs drone techs (UAST) and drone pilots (UASMP).
Best,
Lt Col Richard Courtney Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations Rhode Island Wing Director of Emergency Services
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________________________________ From: Hooton, Tina Tina.Hooton@mawg.cap.gov Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2025 3:20 PM To: COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS rcourtney@riwg.cap.gov Cc: Sergey Kheyfets sergey@heyphets.com; Daniel DeLesdernier daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.gov; O'Connell, James james.oconnell@mawg.cap.gov Subject: Fwd: SIGN-UP for Oct 4th Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR)
Hi Richard, Can you please forward this invitation to MASAR to your wing. Thank You Tina
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kheyfets, Sergey <sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.govmailto:sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.gov> Date: Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM Subject: SIGN-UP for Oct 4th Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) To: all-members <all-members@mawg.cap.govmailto:all-members@mawg.cap.gov> Cc: Daniel DeLesdernier <daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.govmailto:daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.gov>
Greetings!
Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) is pleased to offer FREE training for Urban Direction Finding (UDF) and sUAS Technician/MP (drones) qualifications on 4 Oct 2025 at Trout Brook Recreation area in Holden, MAhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Yxbw7jWEfiYrveNw8. NOTE: you can pick EITHER UDF or sUAS for this session.
NOTE: Sign-up closes on 27 Sep 2025 at 1600 UTC (12pm local)
What UDF - train and evaluate/sign off tasks
* O-0010 prepare urban DF team individual equipment * O-0220 move from point to point in a vehicle using a map * P-0101 keep a log * P-0102 conduct a phone alert * L-0101 inspect a vehicle
sUAS - train and evaluate/signoff tasks
* Individualized based on needs
When October 4th, 2025
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) * Minimum equipment list for task O-0010 including: * 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 Guidehttps://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Ground_Team__UDF_Task_Guide__24_May_CD5DA29E1340B.pdf * 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)
Cost Free
Food Bring lunch and hydration
SIGN-UP LINKhttps://forms.gle/fyE2BgqoDRtTNb3X9
1st Lt Sergey Kheyfets Emergency Services Officer, Hanscom Composite Squadron Assistant Emergency Services Officer, Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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