Maxwell Composite Squadron, CAP

USAF Evaluated Exercise Dates Set

Subject: ALWG SAR/DR EVAL IAW CAP-USAFI 10-2701:

ALCON,

Maj Carlos V. Salinas, CAP-USAF SELR/DO, has notified the Alabama Wing that the ALWG SAR/DR Evaluation Exercise is scheduled for 19-21 June 2009.  We will begin making preparations for this USAF-evaluated exercise at our next meeting, Monday April 6, 2009.  Please deconflict the date on your calendars.

Aircrews, Ground Teams and Mission Base Staff will be needed for the EVAL Exercise.

Questions - contact Capt. Harrison


Regards,
Lee

Lee Harrison, Capt, CAP
Commander
Maxwell Composite Squadron

No meeting 26 May 2008

No meeting Memorial Day, Monday 26 May. We will resume normal meetings Monday 02 June 2008. See you then!

ALWG Staff Meeting this Saturday

ALWG Staff Meeting - 10 May 08 from 0900 to approximately 1200
AL WG Headquarters Bldg, Maxwell AFB (click to follow link)

Due to the large volume of calls that Maj Neil is receiving with questions about the Wing Management Utility (WMU), there will be an additional training class held this Saturday for those Safety Officers, pilots, and FROs that missed the training at the Wing Conference.

Agenda:
Announcements
Work session on outstanding CI findings
WMU Training
CD qualified personnel meeting/update
Wing Staff dept meetings as required

Now that the Wing has a dedicated Counterdrug Director, this program will be a high-profile function of this wing. The folks that are CD qualified need to be at this briefing to get the latest updates and information on upcoming CD events.

There will be an email specifically dealing with WMU coming from Maj Neil later today or tomorrow.

As always, OPSEC will be verified and any personnel that has not completed this training will be turned away at the door.

Thank you,
Lisa Robinson, Maj
Chief of Staff, Alabama Wing
Civil Air Patrol

ALWG Counterdrug Update

TO:  ALL UNITS

1. CD QUALIFIED – Based on current reports from NHQ, the following units have the number of CD qualified persons indicated:

001 – 5     005 – 1     024 – 3    032 – 4     034 – 3     041 – 1    

055 – 3     075 – 4     087 – 2     090 – 1     112 – 1     118 – 3 

            Names per listed unit will be provided to the unit CC upon request.

2. STATUS -  Response has been good and CD qualified strength has improved by 47% since we began this episode.    We are still receiving inquiries from members who have previously submitted an application and received zero feedback.  If this is your situation, and the time has exceeded seven months, it is suggested that a new application be submitted.
3. NEW APPLICATIONS – Recommend down-loading CAPF-83 (via e-services) in MS Word format.  Complete the form on your computer and “save as.”  Print it as ONE SHEET, both sides, head-to-head.  (Any handwritten applications or those printed on two sheets, will be returned for proper processing).  Sign and date where indicated. NOTE:  Fingerprint cards are no longer required.  Send to: Contact Capt. Harrison for address.
4. CLEARANCES -  Your clearance, when received, is good for four years.  However, the initial CD Orientation Course must be completed on-line before participation is authorized in the program.  Two years into the program, the CD Refresher Course is required to maintain your active status.  There are several members whose clearance is still valid but need to complete the refresher for reinstatement.   The process requires about 45 minutes.  Go to the e-services page, on-line exams section, CD Orientation/Refresher and “get ‘er done.”      
5. TRAINING – On 31 May 08, the GAWG CDO (Maj. Tod Keys) is conducting a training session at Lawrenceville Airport (LZU).  Starts at 0900 EDT and should end around 1400.  The training is open to all CD qualified persons and those with pending applications.   It’s a fly-in and taxi-to-the-building opportunity.   Maj. Keys has an outstanding program in Georgia and this should be an excellent session.   If you drive, the airport is two miles north of downtown Lawrenceville on route 316. 
6. CONTACT INFO – The following information is provided: Contact Capt Harrison for contact information.

       Col.  William Bass

 CDO, ALWG

5th Monday Recreational Meeting

The 5th meeting of March will be held at the Maxwell AFB Bowling Alley. Seniors and Cadets are encouraged to attend!

NESA Applications Being Accepted

Online applications are now being accepted for the 2008 National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) at: https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/nesa/  Slots will be filled on a first-come first-served basis through the 18th of May 2008 or until slots are filled, whichever comes first. Members are encouraged to apply soon to get into the course or courses they desire.

Additional information on all the courses being offered at the 2008 NESA can be found at: http://ngsar.homestead.com/home.html

Questions should be directed to the NESA staff at NESA@capnhq.gov

 

Training Opportunity

I have received a request for support for an upcoming event which offers funded flight training. Pilot must be SAR/DR MP or TMP qualified. Mission requires Mission Scanner or Mission Observer Trainee and Pilot familiarity with Air-Ground Signals. Date of training is 17 NOV 2007 during the afternoon-early evening hours.

Please contact Capt. Harrison for details.

Predator UAV Presentation 05 NOV

USAF Major Travis Burdine will present a very exciting and informative briefing on the development, role, and future use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at our first Officer's meeting in November. Major Burdine is a newcomer to Montgomery and is attending Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) at Maxwell AFB for the next year prior to his next duty assignment at the Pentagon.

Prior to his ACSC assignment, Major Burdine piloted Predator UAVs and AWACS.

Please invite your pilot and military enthusiast friends to attend this presentation 05 NOV 2007 at 1830hrs!

Inland SAR Course Announcement

Applications for the National Search and Rescue School's Inland SAR Planning Course are now being accepted. The training will occur at Tyndall AFB, FL from 12-16 NOV 2007. This training is not for beginners - rather, it is an advanced course for experienced on-scene decision-makers, planners, operations leaders, and direct support staff members. As of this posting there are 10 remaining seats in the class.

Capt. Harrison is POC for AL-032 for this action. Please indicate your interest through e-mail if you are interested in attending this premier SAR school. Capt. Harrison will initially approve applications and coordinate your application through ALWG-HQ.

The course is tuition-free to CAP members. You will be responsible for transportation, lodging and food costs associated with this training.

Here is a link to information about the training. You can find additional information National SAR School's history here.

Iron Man Competition Reminder

This message posted of behalf of Auburn Squadron Commander, Capt. Chris Tate

Greetings All,

This is another reminder that we are about one month away from the deadline to turn in team registration forms. If you have too many people for one team, but not quite enough to make a complete second team, please email me that information. I will do my best to combine members from other Squadrons so that everyone can participate. It also works if you don't have quite enough for your first team. I don't want to leave anyone out.

Deadline for registration packets is 31 October. Please be respectful of my team and get these in on time so that we can accurately count for chow and other items. If you need the registration packet, you may get it on the Alabama Wing website (alwg.cap.gov).

Thanks!

//Signed//

Christopher A. Tate, Capt, CAP

Commander

SER-AL-113