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

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From: Kheyfets, Sergey <sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:19 PM
To: all-members <all-members@mawg.cap.gov>; Daniel DeLesdernier <daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.gov>; COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS <rcourtney@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
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On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM Kheyfets, Sergey <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
    • 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

Cost
Free

Food
Bring snacks, 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.