SAREX

Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX)

Staging Area:  Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH - 503 McKeever Rd. Arcola, TX

• Plan to arrive by 0745 so that you have time to sign in and attend the Safety Briefing at 0800

• The first wave of Sorties are planned to depart at 0900

  • You may or may not be on the first wave. Things a day long event and there is always something to do and learn.

• More info to follow later this week.

Signup link:

• There is not a form to fill out this time. However, please REPLY to Capt Steven Roberts and let him know if you plan to attend or not. 

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    Capt Steven Roberts

    I will then look at your Current Qualifications and Needed Training Flights to share with the IC.

Who should Attend? 

• Of course. all of our SABRE Squadron Members.

  • We need your support!

• We need SET Qualified Members in all Aircrew positions to train and sign off our New Members and Renewals.

• We need Mission Pilots to fly everybody.

• If you need Training, Mission Sign Off, or a Renewal for your Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR, i.e. Squitter), such as Mission Scanner (MS), Mission Observer (MO), Mission Pilot (MP) or Airborne Photographer (AP), then you should attend.

• If you want to learn how Ground/Air Operations work, then you should attend.

  • There are several positions and can usually get a Sign Off on your SQTR.

• There is always something to participate in whether you are a new member or seasoned veteran.

• You must have completed Level 1 and have a CAP uniform to attend.

Whatever you are trying to accomplish, make sure to Print and Bring the following 3 Forms with you to the SAREX:

• Specialty Qualification Training Records (SQTR)

  • Serves as a Backup of what Tasks you Completed and who was the SET Qualified Evaluator that signed you off.

  • Verify with the SET each Task was Completed.

    • Then also fill out your SQTR in eServices with the following data and Submit.

      • Entered for each Completed Task:

        • Date

        • Evaluator’s CAP ID

        • Mission ID (if applicable)

        • Certificate ID = Sortie # (if applicable)

    • Make sure sure to take down the SET’s name and phone number.

      • This way you can follow up with them if it they don’t Validate your Completed Required Tasks.

  • https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.OPSQuals.Web/EmergencyServices/SQTR.aspx

    • Click on the Down Arrow under 'Achievement’ and select (MS, MO, MP, AP, Other..).

    • At the bottom of the page, you will see 'Print XX SQTR'.

      • Click on the Down Arrow to the Right and change it to 'Current Version'.

        • This will create a PDF to Print.

  • At the SAREX you will want to request 2 Trainee Exercise Flights for the appropriate Training completed.

• 101 Card (Specialty Qualification Card)

  • https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.OPSQuals.Web/EmergencyServices/101Card.aspx

• CAPF 161 (Emergency Information)

  • http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/F161_023ECA81C03FB.pdf

    • Fill out all fields.

Here are some Supplies that are suggested you bring in order to help you be more prepared for your Mission:

• Lunch / Snacks / Water

• Kneeboard / Notepad / Pen / Pencil

• ForeFlight / FAA Sectional / Plotter

• iPad / Cell Phone / Charging Cables / 12V Adapter / Battery Charger

• Flashlight / Headlight

• Aviation Headset

• Aviation Backup Radio

  • If you have one.

Informational Materials:

• CAP Operational Inflight Guide

  • https://nesa.cap.gov/media/cms/Inflight_Guide_Rev_July_2021_1D641CC3EFE33.pdf

• National Emergency Services Academy (NESA)

  • https://nesa.cap.gov/about/schools/mas

    • Aircrew Supporting Documents

• MISSION OBSERVERS SHOULD WATCH THE FOLLOWING 2 VIDEOS PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SAREX

  • Becker SAR-DF 517 / RhoTheta RT-600

    • Instructional Video

      • https://youtu.be/r41jA33Rec8

    • Manual

      • https://ncwg.cap.gov/media/cms/beckernew_rhotheta_rt600_manual_3F035301B3F13.pdf

  • Technisonics TDFM-136

    • This is the CAP Radio that is installed in all of our aircraft.

    • Instructional Video

      • https://youtu.be/fYUHC9OCQnY

        • The presentation of the TDFM-136 starts at 17:50, but this entire video is very informative.

        • The audio panel in each aircraft may be different than the one presented.

          • If unfamiliar, ask the Pilot to review it with you.