DCS-OPERATIONS 2012 Spring NEC Meeting Maxwell AFB, AL 4 May 2012 OPERATIONS BRIEFING Colonel Michael Jay Murrell, CAP/DO

DCS-OPERATIONS FY 13 Funding Issues It not only appears the US Senate is not going to pass a budget for the fourth year in a row, by all indications there will be no efforts to stop the mandated cuts to the Defense budget. Impact on CAP could be painful – Be Prepared Impact on CAP could be painful – Be Prepared Adverse impact on flight activities Reduction in or loss of cadet orientation/teacher flights Flight restrictions and priorities, like those encountered in FY 12 Maintenance issues Possible reduction in fleet size Cutbacks in SAR/DR Training

DCS-OPERATIONS FY 12 Funding Due to the late start, there is plenty of money available for cadet orientation rides and training. If you need more, ask. O-rides O-rides Glider season is just starting, be sure you provide enough funds to positively impact both powered and glider O-rides Training Training Spend the money. Turn nothing back. Remember the15 Sept cut off. Spend the money. Turn nothing back. Remember the15 Sept cut off.

DCS-OPERATIONS Aircraft Refurb Program A number of factors have contributed to a reduction in the projected number of Refurbs scheduled for completion in calendar year 12. Funding restrictions in the beginning of FY 12 placed most of the work on hold with most of our vendors, who put other paying customers ahead of us. Funding restrictions in the beginning of FY 12 placed most of the work on hold with most of our vendors, who put other paying customers ahead of us. There is somewhat of a crisis brewing in the over-haul and remanufacturing industry. There seems to be a severe shortage of Lycoming engine cores and crank shafts. There is somewhat of a crisis brewing in the over-haul and remanufacturing industry. There seems to be a severe shortage of Lycoming engine cores and crank shafts. Instead of 12, we are hoping to release five to seven by year end. Have only received three requests for Refurbs

Standards & Evaluation Lt Col Michael Moyer – CAP/DO CAPR 60-1 has been published. Look for more updates and postings on the CAP Pilot and Stan/Eval web pages. Working with the Mission Operations and Glider Program Officers to review: Mission Symbols Mission Profiles Tow pilot requirements CAPF 5 Tests Flight Operational Risk Management requirements

EMERGENCY SERVICES Lt Col Pete Norris – CAP/DOS Working Groups will be reviewing all aspects of CAPR 60-3, including rating qualifications, qualifying relationships between ratings in SQTRs, rating and experience criteria, and instructor qualification criteria. Additionally, a committee was formed at the request of the National Board to evaluate the IC ratings and requirements, and make recommendations on CAP IC training and experience levels, as well as, how they will relate to NIMS/ICS.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Operational Missions Lt Col Scott Lanis – National Operational Missions Officer Over water Survival Course should be ready for National Board review at the Summer Board Meeting Work continues in the development of curricula for Basic and Advanced aircrew training regarding the use of our primary GPS systems in flight and mission environments With the increase in the types of missions and training scenarios, the mission ops folks are working with CAP/DOV folks to review mission symbols and mission profile flight syllabi and criteria.

EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS Lt Col Charles G “Chuck” Bishop, Jr. – CAP/DC CEDAR (Communications Equipment Disposal and Retirement program) gives all of the regions and wings an opportunity dispose of all that old equipment that has been hanging around, not being use, taking up space, collecting dust-bunnies and creating havoc with the ORMS. It is an avenue to get rid of all that stuff you don’t need or want, that commanders have been complaining about for years, and it get it off the books. At this point, we have not heard from 17 wings. Remember, there may be a severe funding crunch coming. This may be your last change to get rid of that stuff for quite some time.

EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONSPriorities Comm Team review of Table of Allowances for any updated recommendations Emphasis will be placed on National, Region, Wing and local VHF and HF Net infrastructure to pass traffic. ICut training modules and video have been finished for quite sometime. Implementation is awaiting the completion of the Learning Management System (LMS) which is currently being added to the CAP website. We anticipate ICut training will become available sometime in May. Enhanced HF-ALE training CAPR has completed its second comment period and is being adjusted in response. Should be moving into the staff coordination phase within the next 30 days, with a release within 45 days.

EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONSPriorities HF-ALE Mobile InstallationsHF-ALE Mobile Installations To date we have received plans and/or quotes from 17 wings:To date we have received plans and/or quotes from 17 wings: AR, CA, CO, DE, IA, IN, KS, LA, ME, MI, MT, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT.AR, CA, CO, DE, IA, IN, KS, LA, ME, MI, MT, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT. A total of 45 installations have been requestedA total of 45 installations have been requested Several other wings have indicated that they are working on their input and requesting quotes.Several other wings have indicated that they are working on their input and requesting quotes. 22 wings have not yet responded.22 wings have not yet responded.

EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATIONS Other areas of concern to be considered: InteroperabilityEncryption Repeater Linking Repeater Linking Data and Imagery Delivery Data and Imagery Delivery Consistent platforms for airborne tactical repeaters and other interoperable equipment, including electrical and antenna connections Consistent platforms for airborne tactical repeaters and other interoperable equipment, including electrical and antenna connections How do we reclaim the reputation of being the best and most capable national communications network in the Nation?

EMERGENCY SERVICES FEMA Col James Rushing – FEMA Liaison Officer Ardent Sentry 2012 AS 12 is a 1 st Air Force sponsored Hurricane Response exercise scheduled for 2-9 May. Participants will include: LAWG, TXWG, SWR An Area Command in Denton, TX NOC and NOC Augmentees 1 st Air Force/AFNORTH Air and Ground Reconnaissance Crews

EMERGENCY SERVICES FEMA Ardent Sentry 2012 Assets to be used and tested for mission integration include: Surrogate Program aircraft from both Green Flag East and West for real-time Full Motion Video (FMV) capability Mobile Rover systems to capture FMV feeds Advanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems for still image delivery and repository options Still and video imagery through the GIEEP System HF-ALE base and mobile units to supplement VHF capabilities

Advanced Technology Program Col Gene Hartman– AT Program Officer Advanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems ADRS Working Group ADRS Working Group Tasked with developing a standardized imaging system for collecting, processing, delivering and storing images for CAP’s diverse customer base. Monumental challenges abound regarding legal requirements and ramifications, capable and effective equipment, processing techniques, image geo and meta tagging requirements, desired supporting data, customer delivery options, storage, and compatibility with NHQ/IT systems, goals and objectives. Standardized Collection, Transportation, Processing and Delivery to Customers Training and Instructor Curriculum Regulations, policies and procedures

Advanced Technology Program Advanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems Once a stanardized system is identified, then Once a stanardized system is identified, then Develop a regulation Define training requirements and develop training curricula and instructor guides Develop user guides Create SQTR criteria and experience levels Consider a Specialty Track A massive amount of work yet to do. A massive amount of work yet to do. Standardized Collection, Transportation, Processing and Delivery to Customers Training and Instructor Curriculum Regulations, policies and procedures

Glider Program Col Jack Buschmann – Glider Program Officer Working with CAPNHQ/LG and LGM to support needs for Glider Tow Systems Continued coordination with Lt Col Mike Moyer/DOV on revising and updating CAPF 5G Written Exam Both CAP and the SSA are working together, for the first time in a long time, to improve the relationship between the two organizations and develop mutually beneficial programs.

Glider Program CAWG Tow Winch The CAWG based winch system was delivered on 31 March and has been launching gliders. They are currently developing the training criteria, syllabus and instructor guide.

Glider Program CAWG Tow Winch 54 flight in 8 days of winch operations with an average altitude gain of 1600 ft AGL gallons of diesel fuel has netted 47 flights. At $4.35 a gallon it works out to be just about $1.00 per flight.

Glider Program Funding Reminders Annual Inspections are covered. Should be done now, if not already. Support supplies (i.e. Tow Ropes and Rings) - Requests for approval for reimbursement of support items should go CAP/LGM on a CAPF 176 Maintenance Issues – submit request on CAPF 176 Do not need to use CAMS facilities. Glider specialists are OK with $500K in liability coverage, instead of the $1M needed for powered aircraft maintenance. Trailer Maintenance Funding Trailer maintenance funding will be through vehicle maintenance and will require estimates, same as with any other vehicle.

Glider Program Maintenance Issues We have to be more careful with the canopies. We have had to replace a number of hinges and they are getting more and more difficult to get. Annual inspections require a look at the landing gear and strut, but we have had some issues with insufficient strut lubrication that has resulted in damage to bushings and seals, which can in turn, severely damage the strut. They must be serviced annually. Caution: Members helping with annuals/maintenance could relieve maintenance shops of liability or severely limit it. We lost four gliders to wind storms last season. Must make sure the gliders are tied down with proper ropes and at all four positions; nose, tail, and wings and raise the tail, if required by the POH.

Glider Program It Starts ! It Starts ! The glider season is upon us, remember: Get the annuals and any maintenance done ASAP Check the quality and integrity of two ropes, tow rings and tie down ropes The National Commander has a minimum requirement of 200 glider flights per glider. Using them at glider academies and encampments is a good thing, but make sure they are used extensively within the wings they are located. If the majority of the flying is at an academy or encampment, why should a glider be located in that wing? Schedule cadet orientation rides, cadet glider flight instruction, and senior member participation to build flights Now is a great time to address trailer maintenance issues

Glider Program Great News! As you know after more than 18 months of negotiations, CAP will be getting 11 USAF Academy L-23s to upgrade our current fleet. I understand, a 12 th will be used for parts. The primary purpose will be to replace some of the under performing SGS 2-33s plaguing the fleet. By increasing the useful load, alone, more cadets will have the opportunity to fly and more often. Currently, the fleet remains at 42. There are no plans at this time to increase the fleet; however, it is something to be considered when and if we are able to significantly increase our numbers. To date we have not met the National Commander’s minimum goal of 8400 flights.

Glider Program Happy Flying! Let’s make this glider season ACCIDENT FREE!!!

Surrogate RPA Program Lt Col Stu Boyd (Brig Gen USAF Ret) – Surrogate Program Coordinator/Green Flag Gp/CC GREEN FLAG ACC withdrew funding for Green Flag mission effective 31 March Plans were made to demobilize both Green Flag mission bases and disburse base assets, as necessary. A number of Green Flag participants, including the US Army, were concerned with the loss of CAP assets in their training scenarios. The Army wanted to find and commit funding for the rest of FY 12 and consider funding for FY 13.

Surrogate RPA Program GREEN FLAG USAF’s Air Force Center of Excellence learned of the value the CAP SP program contributed to the overall training plan and found funding from a number of sources for the balance of FY 12 for both locations. The funding opportunity for FY 13 looks positive, at this time; however, no one knows the impact the US Senate failure to pass a budget will have on this and other USAF missions. The Green Flag staff and crews are doing an outstanding job and are getting high praise and accolades on a recurring basis.

Surrogate RPA Program Related Missions Members of both Green Flag units recently participated in Emerald Warrior, a joint services Special Ops exercise held in the Florida Panhandle. The exercise included the use of both SP aircraft and the C2 Communications Van. They were extremely impressive and highly professional. With the number of compliments they got, it looks like CAP will be invited back for Emerald Warrior 13.

Surrogate RPA Program Related Missions An aircrew from the Green Flag West Squadron will participate in the Cactus Starfighter exercise for the second time at Luke AFB immediately following the April Green Flag mission. Members of the both Green Flag units will participate in Ardent Sentry 12 to provide FMV along the Louisiana and Texas Coasts. Following their May exercise, members of the Green Flag East Squadron will participate in Patriot Saint, an expanded exercise at Fort Polk.

National Guard/Reserve Liaison Program Lt Col Larry Sidle – National Guard Liaison Officer Tasking: Work with the wings to help familiarize local National Guard and Reserve units with Civil Air Patrol and its missions and assist in establishing relationships for those that do not have one, at this time. A survey for the wings was sent to each region commander on 2 April. As of 29 April. VT, NH, MA, RI, MD, DE, DC, NC, AL,TN, MS, PR, ND, MT, WY, CO, ID, UT, NV, and CA have responded

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