I will be taking a vehicle to the MASAR on the 4th and desire for more company. It is a little over an hour drive from wing HQ. Let me know if you sign up. And if you want transportation.

Best,

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________________________________ From: Kheyfets, Sergey sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.gov Sent: Friday, September 19, 2025 10:44 AM To: all-commanders all-commanders@mawg.cap.gov; COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS rcourtney@riwg.cap.gov Cc: James O'Connell james.oconnell@mawg.cap.gov; Daniel DeLesdernier daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.gov; Michael Ortega-Ramos michael.ortega-ramos@mawg.cap.gov; C. Michael Hiam c.michael.hiam@mawg.cap.gov; Tina Hooton Tina.Hooton@mawg.cap.gov Subject: Fwd: SIGN-UP for Oct 4th Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR)

Good morning,

The Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) first session is only 2 weeks away with only 1 week left to sign up (signup closes 27 Sep 2025 at 1200pm local).

May I ask that you mention this training opportunity to your squadron members at the next opportunity?

Thank you!

1st Lt Sergey Kheyfets Emergency Services Officer, Hanscom Composite Squadron Assistant Emergency Services Officer, Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kheyfets, Sergey <sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.govmailto:sergey.kheyfets@mawg.cap.gov> Date: Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM Subject: SIGN-UP for Oct 4th Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) To: all-members <all-members@mawg.cap.govmailto:all-members@mawg.cap.gov> Cc: Daniel DeLesdernier <daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.govmailto:daniel.delesdernier@mawg.cap.gov>

Greetings!

Massachusetts Search and Rescue School (MASAR) is pleased to offer FREE training for Urban Direction Finding (UDF) and sUAS Technician/MP (drones) qualifications on 4 Oct 2025 at Trout Brook Recreation area in Holden, MAhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Yxbw7jWEfiYrveNw8. NOTE: you can pick EITHER UDF or sUAS for this session.

NOTE: Sign-up closes on 27 Sep 2025 at 1600 UTC (12pm local)

What UDF - train and evaluate/sign off tasks

* O-0010 prepare urban DF team individual equipment * O-0220 move from point to point in a vehicle using a map * P-0101 keep a log * P-0102 conduct a phone alert * L-0101 inspect a vehicle

sUAS - train and evaluate/signoff tasks

* Individualized based on needs

When October 4th, 2025

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) * Minimum equipment list for task O-0010 including: * 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

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)

Cost Free

Food Bring lunch and hydration

SIGN-UP LINKhttps://forms.gle/fyE2BgqoDRtTNb3X9

1st Lt Sergey Kheyfets Emergency Services Officer, Hanscom Composite Squadron Assistant Emergency Services Officer, Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

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