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

Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
(M) 401.636.0659
GoCivilAirPatrol.com

Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.


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

Capt. Tina Hooton
Vermont Wing Director Emergency Services
Massachusetts Wing Asst Emergency Services Officer
Westover Composite Squadron Asst. ES Officer
Westover Composite Squadron Asst. Safety Officer 
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
(M) 508-574-0922
GoCivilAirPatrol.com
Westover Composite Squadron
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Kheyfets, Sergey <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.gov>
Cc: Daniel DeLesdernier <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, MA. 
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 Guide
    • 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





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
GoCivilAirPatrol.com
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.