SAREX - Search and Rescue

Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 

Mandatory Documents - Read these documents for items you must have at the SAREX

• PreQual List for Training

• 24-Hour Pack

We will be holding a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 15-17 May 2026 with the majority of operations being conducted on Saturday, 16 May. The operation area will be Conroe, TX  and surrounding areas.

THIS WILL BE A STRICTLY FIELD EXERCISE. We will be training for search and rescue, incident management, and mission communications skills and complete some emergency services qualifications.

This SAREX/Training opportunity is available to both Senior Members and Cadets.

Please see the following information, requirements, and the registration link below:

• May 2026 SAREX/FTX – Sign Up Form

• Qualification requirements: All participants must have completed at minimum General Emergency Services (CAPT 116)  & Basic Risk Management training in Absorb, have achieved their first promotion (cadets) or Level I (seniors).  PLEASE NOTE: Aircrew trainees must be 18 years or older. 

• Prerequisites: Attached is a list that clarifies prerequisites that must be done prior to training in a particular area (IE- GTM-2 trainee must already be qualified as GTM-3)

• Primary Exercise Dates and times: May 15^th (ICP And Advance Party) 1200- 1700, Saturday May 16^th 0800 - 1700, and Sunday May 17^th 0800 - 1200

• Additional dates and times: Incident Command Post staff may be asked to attend virtual planning sessions during the week before the SAREX, time to be determined and communicated to affected participants.

• Incident command post location: 400 Conroe Park W Dr. Conroe, TX 77303

• Aircrew operations will run out of KCXO - Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport

• All participating personnel will report to: 400 Conroe Park W Dr. Conroe, Tx 77303  no later than 0800.

Please bring a sack lunch or snacks. Meals will not be provided and the ability to go out and get food will not be an option.

May weather can be unpredictable. Remember, this will be an outdoor field activity, so please plan and dress accordingly. We will still conduct ground operations in the rain.

This will be a great opportunity to get training and experience in all aspects of Emergency services, so we encourage all to sign up and come participate with the group in this SAREX training!

Please see attachments for prerequisites for each area of training

If you have any questions about what to sign up for, what you need, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Capt. Leo McAllister

Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

(M) 409.974.5120

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