Training with MA wing opportunities. There is a RI mission number to pay for ground and air sorties.
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________________________________ From: O'Connell, James james.oconnell@mawg.cap.gov Sent: Saturday, February 7, 2026 9:53 PM To: all-members all-members@mawg.cap.gov Cc: COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS rcourtney@riwg.cap.gov Subject: February Emergency Services Training Announcement
MAWG February 2026 Emergency Services Training Opportunities
Emergency Services training this month will be split into two events:
All MAWG and RIWG members are invited to join us.
EVENT #1 - SAREX: for Incident Command Staff and Aerial Photography Aircrews
EVENT #2 - Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR): for Ground Team classroom training in the use of topographical maps.
Dates (both events): Saturday, February 21st with a backup date of Saturday, February 28th.
Sign-up for either the SAREX or MASAR using the link below.
Sign-up deadline: 18 February at 2400L- NO signups after deadline
February SAREX and MASAR Signup Linkhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCUdU2ii0taY1pdHyjrYRYRuqqe54BVk2_-Q0b6_EkOfrdmA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
EVENT #1 - SAREX
This exercise will provide a real world incident and mission tempo. The training scenario is a major winter snow storm. This will include launching aircraft to perform aerial photography and visual observation.
The SAREX ICP will be located at the Bridgewater State University (BSU) Flight Training Center at New Bedford Regional Airport, 1852 Shawmut Ave North Dartmouth, MA 02747. There is no landline available, but there is guest Wi-Fi internet access. Restrooms and a kitchenette are available. A restaurant is located on the east side of the airport, and fast-food restaurants are nearby.
Nor East Aviation Services is located at 1475 Airport Road New Bedford, MA 02746. Avgas and a landline (508-996-1832) if needed for emergencies are available there.
SAREX ICP opens: 0900 L (1400 Z)
Initial briefing: 1000 L (1500 Z)
Remote tasks will be briefed no later than the day before to all aircrews.
The exercise is expected to end by 1600 L (2100 Z).
There will be opportunities to train for the following specialties:
Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, Mission Scanner, Aerial Photographer, Mission Radio Operator, and ALL Incident Command Staff specialties.
All MAWG and RIWG members are invited.
* All members who sign into the mission must have trainee status for the specialty they want to perform during the exercise.
* Members with only a GES qualification may observe and learn how to get started with their training at the Incident Command Post (ICP).
SAREX Program Officer: 2nd Lt Jaydin DeArco
Email: Jaydin.Dearco@mawg.cap.govmailto:Jaydin.Dearco@mawg.cap.gov
Phone: 781-363-6899
Incident Commander: TBD
February SAREX and MASAR Signup Linkhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCUdU2ii0taY1pdHyjrYRYRuqqe54BVk2_-Q0b6_EkOfrdmA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
EVENT #2 - MASAR
This will be classroom training. Land navigation instruction will include an introduction to compasses and topographical maps: how to read them and how to use them for navigating. There will be opportunities to qualify or requalify for map-related UDF and GTM tasks.
Training will be held at the WESTCOMM regional dispatch conference room at 645 Shawinigan Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020 . There is no landline available. There is public Wi-Fi internet access available. Restrooms, a vending machine and kitchenette for warming food are available. CAP members are able to park directly on site.
The training center opens at 0800 local time.
Training starts at 0900 local time.
Training will end at 1500 local time.
All members can participate. Trainee status is not required for this event.
Participants should bring their own UDF gear if they have it. But it is not required for training.
Bring your own lunch, snacks and water.
MASAR Program Officer: Maj Daniel DeLesdernier
Email: daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.govmailto:daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.gov
Phone: 413-522-9465
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