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RBernard15: I added a note as to how to get POD training in Certain Wings.

2025-08-22T22:57:07Z

I added a note as to how to get POD training in Certain Wings.

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	For those members that previously completed the course in residence training the unit can enter their training completion date and approve the completion. We highly encourage these members to complete the IS-26 course.		For those members that previously completed the course in residence training the unit can enter their training completion date and approve the completion. We highly encourage these members to complete the IS-26 course.

			(NC Wing has removed the possibility of taking a FEMA course, in NCWG and potentially other wings you can only do it in person.)

	=== Once a NIMS course is completed online (e.g., IS-800) how does it get entered on my SQTR in eServices? ===		=== Once a NIMS course is completed online (e.g., IS-800) how does it get entered on my SQTR in eServices? ===

NMcLarty27: /* General questions */

2025-05-21T16:09:20Z

General questions

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	e. General Emergency Services (GES). To participate in emergency services training or operations, personnel must be current traditional members (not patrons, cadet sponsors, AEMs, or legislative members) having completed level one and cadet protection training (senior members) or achievement one (cadets). Individuals in temporary membership are not eligible for liability coverage under the FECA or FTCA. Individuals in temporary membership status are eligible to accomplish academic training activities, but are not authorized to observe mission base training and operations due to liability issues. In addition, they may not participate in any flight activities (including flight line activities) or ground, urban direction finding team, or CERT field activities. Other than these, there are no prerequisite requirements for GES. The General Emergency Services specialty rating is required of all individuals qualifying in emergency services and will be completed prior to commencing training for any other specialty. This training authorizes members to attend missions, observe activities and perform administrative and general operations support tasks under the direction of qualified staff personnel, essentially as a license to learn. Successful completion of the current CAPT 116, General Emergency Services Questionnaire and OPSEC Training, qualifies the member in the General Emergency Services Specialty Rating. To remain current in the GES specialty all current holders will complete new CAPTs 116 and OPSEC Training within 180 days of issuance of new examinations.		e. General Emergency Services (GES). To participate in emergency services training or operations, personnel must be current traditional members (not patrons, cadet sponsors, AEMs, or legislative members) having completed level one and cadet protection training (senior members) or achievement one (cadets). Individuals in temporary membership are not eligible for liability coverage under the FECA or FTCA. Individuals in temporary membership status are eligible to accomplish academic training activities, but are not authorized to observe mission base training and operations due to liability issues. In addition, they may not participate in any flight activities (including flight line activities) or ground, urban direction finding team, or CERT field activities. Other than these, there are no prerequisite requirements for GES. The General Emergency Services specialty rating is required of all individuals qualifying in emergency services and will be completed prior to commencing training for any other specialty. This training authorizes members to attend missions, observe activities and perform administrative and general operations support tasks under the direction of qualified staff personnel, essentially as a license to learn. Successful completion of the current CAPT 116, General Emergency Services Questionnaire and OPSEC Training, qualifies the member in the General Emergency Services Specialty Rating. To remain current in the GES specialty all current holders will complete new CAPTs 116 and OPSEC Training within 180 days of issuance of new examinations.

			=== Where can I find the ICS activity log? ===

			The ICS Activity Log is available here: {{Form\|ICS\|214}}

	=== Can a member who is a Skills Examiner Trainer (SET) sign their off a task on a his/her own SQTR for a new ES rating. For example, John Doe is SET qualified as MRO, MSA. He is not MS qualified. Can he sign off tasks for MS on his own SQTR? ===		=== Can a member who is a Skills Examiner Trainer (SET) sign their off a task on a his/her own SQTR for a new ES rating. For example, John Doe is SET qualified as MRO, MSA. He is not MS qualified. Can he sign off tasks for MS on his own SQTR? ===

NMcLarty27: /* I was unable to find anything on the web site about an Aircraft Survival Kit, and I was wondering if you could send me a list of what is available? */

2024-04-09T15:25:17Z

I was unable to find anything on the web site about an Aircraft Survival Kit, and I was wondering if you could send me a list of what is available?

NMcLarty27 at 15:23, 9 April 2024

2024-04-09T15:23:57Z

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	== General ~~Questions~~ ==		== General questions ==

	=== Where can I find information about General Emergency Services Tasks? ===		=== Where can I find information about General Emergency Services Tasks? ===
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	The AFRCC is located under the 1st AF (AFNORTH) at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center directly ties in to the Federal Aviation Administration's alerting system and the U.S. Mission Control Center. In addition to the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking information, the AFRCC computer system contains resource files that list federal and state organizations, which can conduct or assist in SAR efforts throughout North America. When a distress call is received, the center investigates the request, coordinates with federal, state, and local officials, and determines the type and scope of response necessary. Once verified as an actual distress situation, the AFRCC requests support from the appropriate federal SAR force. This may include Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, or other Department of Defense assets, as needed. State agencies can be contacted for state, local, or civil SAR resource assistance within their jurisdiction. The AFRCC chooses the rescue force based on availability and capability of forces, geographic location, terrain, weather conditions, and urgency of the situation. During ongoing SAR missions, the center serves as the communications hub and provides coordination and assistance to on-scene commanders or mission coordinators in order to recover the mission's objective in the safest and most effective manner possible. AFRCC uses state-of-the-art technology including a network of satellites for monitoring emergency locator transmitter signals. Systems such as these help reduce the critical time required to locate and recover people in distress.		The AFRCC is located under the 1st AF (AFNORTH) at Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center directly ties in to the Federal Aviation Administration's alerting system and the U.S. Mission Control Center. In addition to the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking information, the AFRCC computer system contains resource files that list federal and state organizations, which can conduct or assist in SAR efforts throughout North America. When a distress call is received, the center investigates the request, coordinates with federal, state, and local officials, and determines the type and scope of response necessary. Once verified as an actual distress situation, the AFRCC requests support from the appropriate federal SAR force. This may include Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, or other Department of Defense assets, as needed. State agencies can be contacted for state, local, or civil SAR resource assistance within their jurisdiction. The AFRCC chooses the rescue force based on availability and capability of forces, geographic location, terrain, weather conditions, and urgency of the situation. During ongoing SAR missions, the center serves as the communications hub and provides coordination and assistance to on-scene commanders or mission coordinators in order to recover the mission's objective in the safest and most effective manner possible. AFRCC uses state-of-the-art technology including a network of satellites for monitoring emergency locator transmitter signals. Systems such as these help reduce the critical time required to locate and recover people in distress.

	== Air ~~Search & Rescue~~ ==		== Air search and rescue ==

	=== At a recent meeting, a senior member showed a set of slides for the presentation of the scanner and observer courses. Are they available on the CAP website? ===		=== At a recent meeting, a senior member showed a set of slides for the presentation of the scanner and observer courses. Are they available on the CAP website? ===
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	There is no longer a distance learning course for mission scanner. Training requirements are found in {{Pub\|CAPR\|60-3}} in the NESA training curriculum.		There is no longer a distance learning course for mission scanner. Training requirements are found in {{Pub\|CAPR\|60-3}} in the NESA training curriculum.

	== Ground ~~Search & Rescue~~ ==		== Ground search and rescue ==

	=== What are the guidelines as far as training cadets in CPR and/or First Aid? Is there any specific organization that CAP wants squadrons to use for this training? What are the requirements to be certified as far as SAR and ES is concerned? ===		=== What are the guidelines as far as training cadets in CPR and/or First Aid? Is there any specific organization that CAP wants squadrons to use for this training? What are the requirements to be certified as far as SAR and ES is concerned? ===
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	After the training/document is validated, you will see credit in the training areas.		After the training/document is validated, you will see credit in the training areas.

	== Incident ~~Command Post / Staging Area Staff~~ ==		== Incident command post and staging area staff ==

	=== Should you walk backwards while marshalling an aircraft? Any references? ===		=== Should you walk backwards while marshalling an aircraft? Any references? ===
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	Safety vests rules have changed. The policy can be found in {{Pub\|CAPR\|160-1}} in section 3.6. titled "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)".		Safety vests rules have changed. The policy can be found in {{Pub\|CAPR\|160-1}} in section 3.6. titled "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)".

	== Incident ~~Management Teams~~ ==		== Incident management teams ==

	=== What is the criteria for award of the incident commander's badge? ===		=== What is the criteria for award of the incident commander's badge? ===

NMcLarty27 at 20:51, 23 January 2024

2024-01-23T20:51:15Z

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NMcLarty27: /* Counterdrug */

2024-01-23T20:38:09Z

Counterdrug

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	A new course is planned to be released early in the Spring of 2018.		A new course is planned to be released early in the Spring of 2018.

			=== Where can I find information on the CAP Counterdrug Operations program? ===

			Guidance on the counterdrug program is covered in CAPR 60-6.


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NMcLarty27 at 20:37, 23 January 2024

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 For the latest SQTRs see My Operations Qualifications in eServices.
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 See criteria  from CAPR 60-3, para 1-27 and 1-28
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NMcLarty27: /* Is there a requirement to wear a safety vest with BDUs during ground team activities? */

2024-01-23T20:29:38Z

Is there a requirement to wear a safety vest with BDUs during ground team activities?

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	Night vision devices may not be used by the pilot flying CAP aircraft. However, night vision devices may be used by scanners and observers who have completed nationally approved training in the use of this equipment. Only nationally approved night vision devices are authorized for use.		Night vision devices may not be used by the pilot flying CAP aircraft. However, night vision devices may be used by scanners and observers who have completed nationally approved training in the use of this equipment. Only nationally approved night vision devices are authorized for use.

	=== Is there a requirement to wear a safety vest with ~~BDUs~~ during ground team activities? ===		=== Is there a requirement to wear a safety vest with ABUs during ground team activities? ===
	Safety vests rules have changed. The policy can be found in CAPR 160-1 in section 3.6. titled "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)".		Safety vests rules have changed. The policy can be found in {{Pub\|CAPR\|160-1}} in section 3.6. titled "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)".

	== Incident Management Teams ==		== Incident Management Teams ==

NMcLarty27 at 20:28, 23 January 2024

2024-01-23T20:28:02Z

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	== General Questions ==		== General Questions ==

NMcLarty27 at 20:26, 23 January 2024

2024-01-23T20:26:51Z

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	== General Questions ==		== General Questions ==

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	AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL KIT- 3 PERSON - 3 DAYS		AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL KIT- 3 PERSON - 3 DAYS

	(1 ea) * USAF Aircrew Survival Manual AFP36-2246, 122 pages, current military		(1 ea) * USAF Aircrew Survival Manual AFP36-2246, 122 pages, current military
	(9 ea) Aqua-Bloc® 8.45 fl. oz. water pack, 1 per day per person		(9 ea) Aqua-Bloc® 8.45 fl. oz. water pack, 1 per day per person
	(1 ea) * 5 qt plastic, water storage bag		(1 ea) * 5 qt plastic, water storage bag
	( 1 ea) 8 oz. bag, hard survival candy		(1 ea) 8 oz. bag, hard survival candy
	(3 ea) food bar, 3600 calories - non-thirst provoking. 5 year storage life, 3 servings per person per day		(3 ea) food bar, 3600 calories - non-thirst provoking. 5 year storage life, 3 servings per person per day
	(1 ea) ACR Firefly Plus strobelight/flashlight, requires 2 AA batteries, included		(1 ea) ACR Firefly Plus strobelight/flashlight, requires 2 AA batteries, included
	(3 ea) * space blanket, silver/orange foil, 56""X96"", featherlite & waterproof		(3 ea) * space blanket, silver/orange foil, 56""X96"", featherlite & waterproof
	(3 ea) emergency sleeping bags manufactured from space blanket foil, windproof & waterproof		(3 ea) emergency sleeping bags manufactured from space blanket foil, windproof & waterproof
	(1 ea) * fire starter with 10 fire tabs, works ""one-handed"" in case of injury		(1 ea) * fire starter with 10 fire tabs, works ""one-handed"" in case of injury
	(1 ea) * signal mirror, acrylic 3""X5""		(1 ea) * signal mirror, acrylic 3""X5""
	(1 ea) * magnetic pocket compass MC1		(1 ea) * magnetic pocket compass MC1
	(1 ea) zipper thermometer		(1 ea) zipper thermometer
	(1 ea) * USAF survival knife, 5"", with leather handle, sheath & sharpening stone		(1 ea) * USAF survival knife, 5"", with leather handle, sheath & sharpening stone
	(1 ea) * heavy-duty finger saw with finger rings and 2 blades		(1 ea) * heavy-duty finger saw with finger rings and 2 blades
	(1 ea) * 10"" machete with sheath, belt clip & sharpening stone		(1 ea) * 10"" machete with sheath, belt clip & sharpening stone
	(1 ea) snare kit with two self-locking steel snares / (1 ea) * emergency fishing kit, fresh or salt water		(1 ea) snare kit with two self-locking steel snares / (1 ea) * emergency fishing kit, fresh or salt water
	(1 ea) * survival whistle ACR/WW3, distinctive high pitch sound		(1 ea) * survival whistle ACR/WW3, distinctive high pitch sound
	(1 ea) white nylon cord, 50', 500 lb test		(1 ea) white nylon cord, 50', 500 lb test
	(1 ea) water purification tablets, 50 tablets - 6 gal water		(1 ea) water purification tablets, 50 tablets - 6 gal water
	(1 ea) first aid minor emergency packet #1 - 25 items		(1 ea) first aid minor emergency packet #1 - 25 items
	(1 ea) first aid packet #2 - misc. heavy bandages, 41 items		(1 ea) first aid packet #2 - misc. heavy bandages, 41 items
	(1 ea) personal hygiene kit c/o 3 toothbrushes, toothpaste, talcum powder, 3 pocket combs, 6 toilet paper, 3 soap and 3 garbage bags		(1 ea) personal hygiene kit c/o 3 toothbrushes, toothpaste, talcum powder, 3 pocket combs, 6 toilet paper, 3 soap and 3 garbage bags
	(1 ea) 36 hour canned candle		(1 ea) 36 hour canned candle
	(1 ea) 18"" X 36"" sheet aluminum foil		(1 ea) 18"" X 36"" sheet aluminum foil
	(4 ea) AA batteries for strobelight/flashlight, 3-5 year storage life		(4 ea) AA batteries for strobelight/flashlight, 3-5 year storage life
	(3 ea) * plastic survival sunglasses		(3 ea) * plastic survival sunglasses
	(3 ea) 40"" X 48"" emergency poncho - orange		(3 ea) 40"" X 48"" emergency poncho - orange
	(1 ea) *insect repellent stick - 1 oz.		(1 ea) *insect repellent stick - 1 oz.
	(1 ea) 2' X 6' signal panel - chartreuse & orange with tiedown cords.		(1 ea) 2' X 6' signal panel - chartreuse & orange with tiedown cords.

	All items are stored in a 14"" X 16"" X 6"" USAF survival field pack. Water resistant & airtight, with rubber sealed metal zipper & shoulder straps for emergency backpacking. 24 lbs.		All items are stored in a 14"" X 16"" X 6"" USAF survival field pack. Water resistant & airtight, with rubber sealed metal zipper & shoulder straps for emergency backpacking. 24 lbs.