Events

Group 4 Spring SAREX

CAP PAWG Spring SAREX 2022

You may choose more than one position.
IMPORTANT: Register for the SAREX.
- Please include in the Comments which date(s) and OPS QUALs you are working on when you register so we can arrange for appropriate tasks and Skills Evaluators.
- Check your InBox for the CAP PAWG Spring SAREX online registration form.
Requirements to participate in the SAREX:
- MUST have active 101 card
  - Be at least 18 years of age
  - Have completed GES-116
  - Have a current photo uploaded into eServices
- Must have your Commander's Approval in eServices for both:
  - SQTR / QUAL Prerequisites and
  - Familiarization / Preparatory Training.
- Preferred: Trainee Qualification status, so you can focus on gaining hands-on skills / practice and complete practical tasks during the SAREX.

(1) Air Crews:

Virtual "ground classes" arranged when there are enough students interested.
- Mission Observer (MO), Mission Pilot (MP), and/or Mission Scanner (MS)
Questions? Ask Maj Jay O'Meara <jomeara@pawg.cap.gov> or Capt Mike Szish <mikeszish@aol.com>

(2) Airborne Photographer (AP):

Virtual hands-on AP "ground class" via Zoom.
- Saturday, 05 MAR, 0900-1200
Questions? Ask Capt Mike Szish <mikeszish@aol.com> or Maj Jay O'Meara <jomeara@pawg.cap.gov>

(3) Urban Direction Finding (UDF) / Ground Team Member (GTM) / Mission Base Staff

To help members prepare to participate in the upcoming Group 4 SAREX, we will offer a variety of virtual training sessions for UDF / GTM / Mission Base positions.
- Tasks will be based upon the following SQTRs: UDF, GTM, MSA, MSO, GBD, LSC.
Virtual Ground Team and Mission Base Class Dates:
- Friday, February 25, 1900-2100
- Saturday, March 05, 1300-1600
- Sunday, March 13, 1300-1600
- Additional virtual sessions can be arranged if necessary.
- Registrants will receive a ZOOM link for the virtual session after they register.
Questions? Ask Group 4 Recruiting & Retention Officer, Major Anita McCormick <amccormick319@gmail.com>

(4) Radio Communications

For ALL participants: Ground teams, Air Crews, Mission Base Staff
- There are a number of Skills Evaluators who can sign off on your practical "hands-on" radio test.
Virtual Communications Training available in eServices > AXIS.
- SAREX missions include communications between Air Crews, Ground Teams, and Mission Base.
  - All participants should be familiar with the protocols, and with both the handheld and portable CAP radios.
- We recommend passing your ICUT if you haven't yet -- and reviewing the materials if you have.
  - This is as easy as studying 10 short videos in eServices > Online Learning.
- Login to CAP e-Services > Go to AXIS > Search for "Communications" in the Course Catalog.
  - Enroll in or Open the "ICUT Introductory Communications User Training" module.
Questions? Ask Group 4 Communications Officer, Lt Col Rich Luce <rluce@pawg.cap.gov>