Senior Advisor-Operations 2011 Spring NEC MEETING Chicago, IL OPERATIONS BRIEFING Colonel Michael Jay Murrell

Senior Advisor - Ops UPDATES UPDATES CAPR 60-1 Aircraft Information File Aircraft Log Flight Operational Risk Management Form An electronic version will become a WMIRS per-flight requirement

Communications Lt Col Michael Marek – Team Leader Narrowband RepeatersNarrowband Repeaters 508 of 525 installed for 97% completion508 of 525 installed for 97% completion 45 Wings and three regions at 100%45 Wings and three regions at 100% HF ALEHF ALE A National exercise, Constant Watch, is planned to coincide with Ardent Sentry toA National exercise, Constant Watch, is planned to coincide with Ardent Sentry to Test the system viabilityTest the system viability Stress the systemStress the system See where it breaksSee where it breaks Analyze performanceAnalyze performance

Communications Lt Col Michael Marek – Team Leader Working Group ProjectsWorking Group Projects I-Cut is in the final stages of developmentI-Cut is in the final stages of development Curriculum is complete, video is under to reviewCurriculum is complete, video is under to review Radio deliverables of data and imagesRadio deliverables of data and images Exploration of technologies that may be available to transmit data and images via radioExploration of technologies that may be available to transmit data and images via radio Interoperability ExplorationInteroperability Exploration Looking into new technologies that can enhance radio interoperability with other agenciesLooking into new technologies that can enhance radio interoperability with other agencies

Emergency Services Lt Col Pete Norris - Advisor Two new STQRs have been added to Ops Quals and will become part of the training curriculum at NESA.Two new STQRs have been added to Ops Quals and will become part of the training curriculum at NESA. Airborne PhotographerAirborne Photographer GIIEP OperatorGIIEP Operator

Stan/ Eval Lt Col Leslie Vazquez – Advisor Electronic CAPF 5 The current method of processing a CAPF 5 check-ride involves using a paper-based checklist. The paper trail starts with the check ride applicant presenting the Form 5 document to the check pilot. The check pilot completes the form at the end of the check ride and hands it back to the applicant. The form is then passed through the applicant’s wing process for validation.The current method of processing a CAPF 5 check-ride involves using a paper-based checklist. The paper trail starts with the check ride applicant presenting the Form 5 document to the check pilot. The check pilot completes the form at the end of the check ride and hands it back to the applicant. The form is then passed through the applicant’s wing process for validation.

Stan/ Eval Lt Col Leslie Vazquez – Advisor Electronic CAPF 5 With the advent of technology and the mandate to move to a paperless system by the National Board, it makes since to change the current paper form to an online format to be initiated, completed, and submitted by the check pilot. The electronic form will be time saving and provide additional trend analysis capabilities to meet our Statement of Work responsibilities.With the advent of technology and the mandate to move to a paperless system by the National Board, it makes since to change the current paper form to an online format to be initiated, completed, and submitted by the check pilot. The electronic form will be time saving and provide additional trend analysis capabilities to meet our Statement of Work responsibilities.

Stan/ Eval Lt Col Leslie Vazquez – Advisor Electronic CAPF 5 Other than substituting an electronic form for the paper form, the check-ride process remains the same.Other than substituting an electronic form for the paper form, the check-ride process remains the same. Completed copies of the document can be downloaded and printed, as necessary.Completed copies of the document can be downloaded and printed, as necessary. The online form will contain all of the current elements found on the current Form-5 and trend analysis information will be automatically submitted in real time.The online form will contain all of the current elements found on the current Form-5 and trend analysis information will be automatically submitted in real time.

FEMA Col James Rushing – Coordinator Ardent Sentry On December 16, 1811, the New Madrid earthquake struck an area where Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee Kentucky and Illinois are in close proximity. It is believe to have been a level 9 and felt in area of 50,000 square miles.On December 16, 1811, the New Madrid earthquake struck an area where Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee Kentucky and Illinois are in close proximity. It is believe to have been a level 9 and felt in area of 50,000 square miles. If a major earthquake of that intensity were to occur on the New Madrid fault today, it could be the most devastating natural disaster the Country may ever experience. A number of state and federal agencies work together in preparation. If a major earthquake of that intensity were to occur on the New Madrid fault today, it could be the most devastating natural disaster the Country may ever experience. A number of state and federal agencies work together in preparation.

FEMA Col James Rushing – Coordinator Ardent Sentry New Madrid Earthquake exercise May 2011New Madrid Earthquake exercise May 2011 Participation in this exercise will includeParticipation in this exercise will include 4 Regions – SER, SWR, NCR and GLR4 Regions – SER, SWR, NCR and GLR 6 Wings – TN, KY, IN, IL, MO, and AK 6 Wings – TN, KY, IN, IL, MO, and AK An Area Command will be established in Little Rock, AKAn Area Command will be established in Little Rock, AK FEMA Regions include 4,5,6 and 7FEMA Regions include 4,5,6 and 7