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 Guidehttps://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Ground_Team__UDF_Task_Guide__24_May_CD5DA29E1340B.pdf * 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 Pickup/Drop off location: 320 Manning St, Jefferson, MA 01522https://maps.app.goo.gl/y91TYHUuWELJ7BNS8
Cost Free
Food Bring snacks, lunch and hydration
SIGN-UP LINKhttps://forms.gle/FmW9usHmu39oRJSe8
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) 781-392-4875tel:781-392-4875
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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) 781-392-4875tel:781-392-4875
GoCivilAirPatrol.comhttps://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
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COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS