RIWG,
If you are not involved in the CI, MA Wing is providing UDF training nearby. See below...
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: Friday, March 13, 2026 7:29 PM
To: all-members <all-members@mawg.cap.gov>; COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS <rcourtney@riwg.cap.gov>
Cc: C. Michael Hiam <c.michael.hiam@mawg.cap.gov>
Subject: SIGN-UP for March 28th Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR)
Greetings!
Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) is pleased to offer FREE training for Urban Direction Finding (UDF) qualification on
28 Mar 2026 at Trout Brook Recreation area in Holden, MA.
NOTE: Sign-up closes on 25 Mar 2026 at 2200 local time
What
UDF - train and evaluate/sign off tasks
- Individualized based on needs
When
Mar 28th, 2026
Drop-off time: 1000 local
Pickup time: 1400 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
Where
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
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Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
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.
