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 13 Dec 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 6 Dec 2025 at 2200 local
What
UDF - train and evaluate/sign off tasks
- L-0001 basic communications procedures for ES operations
- L-0002 perform radio operating procedures
- L-0003 employ appropriate radio frequencies and repeaters
sUAS - train and evaluate/signoff tasks - number of spots limited, subject to Government being open
- Individualized based on needs
When
Dec 13th, 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
Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
