1. AZ Wing CAP Mission Aircrew Airborne Photographer Revision Jan 2015

2. Introduction
The Airborne Photographer (AP) serves as a member of a CAP flight crew and is tasked with taking airborne photographs and/or video of specified ground targets that completely meet or exceed the customer’s objectives and needs
Class Content:
Airborne Photography techniques
New CAP & AZWG standards and applications for photo processing and uploads
Some content not yet disseminated to the AZWG

3. Crew Positions
The Airborne Photographer (AP – normally MS) is tasked with taking airborne photographs and/or video of specified ground targets per the customers requested, and providing that output, formatted for delivery to the customer
The Mission Pilot (MP) plans and flies aerial imaging sorties and therefore needs to review this text and practice the planning, the various imaging flight patterns, and how to effectively communications with the AP
The Third Crewmember (e.g. MO), in addition to regular crew duties, acts as a Photography Log keeper and assists the AP in other imaging-related tasks. Successful completion of the mission is highly dependent upon this position

4. AZ Wing AP Expectations (1)
Capturing and delivering high quality airborne imagery is a leading priority for CAP National HQ and the AZ Wing
The AP is a resource for the AZ Wing
Be prepared to operate with remote squadrons as needed in the performance of special imagery missions or training activities
Obtain the necessary photography and computer application skills:
Google Earth
ViewNX2
CAPUploader

5. AZ Wing AP Expectations (2)
The AP is a team leader in imagery missions
The proficient AP will be the lead in determining imagery mission requirements, briefings, execution, debriefings and a quality product delivery to the customer per their requirements
AP & MP training and cooperation is critical
It is the responsibility of the AP to maintain the required AP skill levels & proficiency
Incorporate AP practices in training missions where appropriate

6. NESA AP Reference Materials
AP Task Guide
AP MART
AP SQTR
eServices, Ops Quals
NESA MASC:
NESA AP Course:

7. AP Task Items – Cross Reference

8. AZWG AP Course Content
The Arizona Wing AP course complies with CAP HQ standards and AP curriculum content
Arizona Wing may add Wing-unique course features as needed
AP training is presented here in summary fashion, you are responsible for the material in the AP MART & Task Guides
Other Imaging Achievements:
The unique requirements of the Aerial Digital Imaging System (ADIS; was SDIS) mission is covered in the ADIS SQTR & course
The unique requirements of the Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation-Portable system (GIIEP) is covered in the GIIEP course
The Airborne Real-time Cueing Hyperspectral Enhanced Recon (ARCHER) system is operated by Archer-trained personnel and is covered by a separate SQTR & training

9. Special Notes
This course will use the Nikon D-90 for camera operation examples
Other Nikon Cameras in AZ Wing:
D-200 (external GPS)
D-7100 (very similar to D90)
Use of member owned cameras is not permitted to capture photos for delivery to the customer

10. Ownership of Photos
If you are taking photos on a training mission (i.e., not for delivery to a specific customer): The photos or video are the property of CAP:
If you want to post them or use them outside the training mission, please contact your IC and get approval for the specific use of the images
If you are taking mission images for a customer (including CAP): The photos or video are the property of the customer
They may not be used for ANY reason (including training) without the expressed written consent of the customer
Contact your IC to get the permission for the specific use
Don’t be surprised that the customer may not want you to use the photos or video for other purposes

11. AZWG AP Course Roadmap Customization Introduction (this section)
Module Name:
Roadmap Item:
Introduction (this section)
Digital Cameras
Exposure and Settings
Composition
Keeping the Camera and Accessories Mission Ready
Basics
Prepare
Conduct
Transfer
Bag & Tag
Cull & Geotag Photos
Save at Full Resolution
Preparing for an Imaging Sortie
Conducting an Imaging Sortie
Transferring Photos to a Computer
Reviewing Photos on a Computer
Customization
Publish
Process & Send Photos
Process & Send Photos to the Customer