DCS-OPERATIONS 2012 Spring NEC Meeting Maxwell AFB, AL 4 May 2012 OPERATIONS BRIEFING Colonel...

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2012 Spring NEC Meeting2012 Spring NEC MeetingMaxwell AFB, ALMaxwell AFB, AL

4 May 20124 May 2012

OPERATIONS BRIEFINGOPERATIONS BRIEFINGColonel Michael Jay Murrell, CAP/DOColonel Michael Jay Murrell, CAP/DO


FY 13 Funding IssuesFY 13 Funding Issues

It not only appears the US Senate is not going to pass a budget for the fourth 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 year in a row, by all indications there will be no efforts to stop the mandated cuts to the Defense budget.cuts to the Defense budget.

Impact on CAP could be painful – Be PreparedImpact on CAP could be painful – Be Prepared

Adverse impact on flight activitiesAdverse impact on flight activities

Reduction in or loss of cadet orientation/teacher flightsReduction in or loss of cadet orientation/teacher flights

Flight restrictions and priorities, like those encountered in FY 12Flight restrictions and priorities, like those encountered in FY 12

Maintenance issuesMaintenance issues

Possible reduction in fleet sizePossible reduction in fleet size

Cutbacks in SAR/DR TrainingCutbacks in SAR/DR Training


FY 12 FundingFY 12 Funding

Due to the late start, there is plenty of money available for cadet Due to the late start, there is plenty of money available for cadet orientation rides and training. If you need more, ask.orientation rides and training. If you need more, ask.

O-ridesO-rides

Glider season is just starting, be sure you provide enough Glider season is just starting, be sure you provide enough funds to funds to positively impact both powered and glider O-ridespositively impact both powered and glider O-rides

TrainingTraining

Spend the money. Turn nothing back. Remember the15 Sept Spend the money. Turn nothing back. Remember the15 Sept cut off.cut off.


Aircraft Refurb ProgramAircraft Refurb Program

A number of factors have contributed to a reduction in the projected A number of factors have contributed to a reduction in the projected number of Refurbs scheduled for completion in calendar year 12.number of Refurbs scheduled for completion in calendar year 12.

Funding restrictions in the beginning of FY 12 placed most of Funding restrictions in the beginning of FY 12 placed most of the work on hold with most of our vendors, who put other paying the work on hold with most of our vendors, who put other paying customers ahead of us.customers ahead of us.

There is somewhat of a crisis brewing in the over-haul and There is somewhat of a crisis brewing in the over-haul and remanufacturing industry. There seems to be a severe shortage remanufacturing industry. There seems to be a severe shortage of Lycoming engine cores and crank shafts. of Lycoming engine cores and crank shafts.

Instead of 12, we are hoping to release five to seven by year end. Instead of 12, we are hoping to release five to seven by year end.

Have only received three requests for RefurbsHave only received three requests for Refurbs

Standards & EvaluationStandards & Evaluation

Lt Col Michael Moyer – CAP/DOLt Col Michael Moyer – CAP/DO

CAPR 60-1 has been published. Look for more updates and CAPR 60-1 has been published. Look for more updates and postings on the CAP Pilot and Stan/Eval web pages.postings on the CAP Pilot and Stan/Eval web pages.

Working with the Mission Operations and Glider Program Officers Working with the Mission Operations and Glider Program Officers to review:to review:

Mission SymbolsMission Symbols

Mission ProfilesMission Profiles

Tow pilot requirementsTow pilot requirements

CAPF 5 TestsCAPF 5 Tests

Flight Operational Risk Management requirementsFlight Operational Risk Management requirements

EMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICES

Lt Col Pete Norris – CAP/DOSLt Col Pete Norris – CAP/DOS

Working Groups will be reviewing all aspects of CAPR 60-3, Working Groups will be reviewing all aspects of CAPR 60-3, including rating qualifications, qualifying relationships between including rating qualifications, qualifying relationships between ratings in SQTRs, rating and experience criteria, and instructor ratings in SQTRs, rating and experience criteria, and instructor qualification criteria.qualification criteria.

Additionally, a committee was formed at the request of the National Additionally, a committee was formed at the request of the National Board to evaluate the IC ratings and requirements, and make Board to evaluate the IC ratings and requirements, and make recommendations on CAP IC training and experience levels, as well recommendations on CAP IC training and experience levels, as well as, how they will relate to NIMS/ICS.as, how they will relate to NIMS/ICS.


Operational Missions Operational Missions

Lt Col Scott Lanis – National Operational Missions OfficerLt Col Scott Lanis – National Operational Missions Officer

Over water Survival Course should be ready for National Board review Over water Survival Course should be ready for National Board review at the Summer Board Meetingat the Summer Board Meeting

Work continues in the development of curricula for Basic and Work continues in the development of curricula for Basic and Advanced aircrew training regarding the use of our primary GPS Advanced aircrew training regarding the use of our primary GPS systems in flight and mission environmentssystems in flight and mission environments

With the increase in the types of missions and training scenarios, the With the increase in the types of missions and training scenarios, the mission ops folks are working with CAP/DOV folks to review mission mission ops folks are working with CAP/DOV folks to review mission symbols and mission profile flight syllabi and criteria.symbols and mission profile flight syllabi and criteria.


COMMUNICATIONSCOMMUNICATIONS

Lt Col Charles G “Chuck” Bishop, Jr. – CAP/DCLt Col Charles G “Chuck” Bishop, Jr. – CAP/DC

CEDAR (Communications Equipment Disposal and Retirement program) gives all CEDAR (Communications Equipment Disposal and Retirement program) gives all of the regions and wings an opportunity dispose of all that old equipment that 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-has been hanging around, not being use, taking up space, collecting dust-bunnies and creating havoc with the ORMS.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 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.have been complaining about for years, and it get it off the books.

At this point, we have not heard from 17 wings. At this point, we have not heard from 17 wings.

Remember, there may be a severe funding crunch coming. This may be your last 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.change to get rid of that stuff for quite some time.



PrioritiesPriorities

Comm Team review of Table of Allowances for any updated recommendationsComm Team review of Table of Allowances for any updated recommendations

Emphasis will be placed on National, Region, Wing and local VHF and HF Net Emphasis will be placed on National, Region, Wing and local VHF and HF Net infrastructure to pass traffic.infrastructure to pass traffic.

ICut training modules and video have been finished for quite sometime. ICut training modules and video have been finished for quite sometime. Implementation is awaiting the completion of the Learning Management Implementation is awaiting the completion of the Learning Management System (LMS) which is currently being added to the CAP website. We System (LMS) which is currently being added to the CAP website. We anticipate ICut training will become available sometime in May.anticipate ICut training will become available sometime in May.

Enhanced HF-ALE trainingEnhanced HF-ALE training

CAPR 100 -1 has completed its second comment period and is being adjusted CAPR 100 -1 has completed its second comment period and is being adjusted in response. Should be moving into the staff coordination phase within the in response. Should be moving into the staff coordination phase within the

next 30 days, with a release within 45 days. next 30 days, with a release within 45 days.



PrioritiesPriorities

• 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, AR, CA, CO, DE, IA, IN, KS, LA, ME, MI, MT, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT. UT.

• A total of 45 installations have been requested A total of 45 installations have been requested

• Several other wings have indicated that they are working on their input Several other wings have indicated that they are working on their input and requesting quotes. and requesting quotes.

• 22 wings have not yet responded. 22 wings have not yet responded.



Other areas of concern to be considered:Other areas of concern to be considered:

Interoperability Interoperability

EncryptionEncryption

Repeater LinkingRepeater Linking

Data and Imagery Delivery Data and Imagery Delivery

Consistent platforms for airborne tactical repeaters and other Consistent platforms for airborne tactical repeaters and other interoperable equipment, including electrical and antenna connectionsinteroperable equipment, including electrical and antenna connections

How do we reclaim the reputation of being the best and most capable How do we reclaim the reputation of being the best and most capable national communications network in the Nation?national communications network in the Nation?


FEMAFEMA

Col James Rushing – FEMA Liaison OfficerCol James Rushing – FEMA Liaison Officer

Ardent Sentry 2012Ardent Sentry 2012

AS 12 is a 1AS 12 is a 1stst Air Force sponsored Hurricane Response exercise scheduled for Air Force sponsored Hurricane Response exercise scheduled for 2-9 May.2-9 May.

Participants will include:Participants will include:

LAWG, TXWG, SWR LAWG, TXWG, SWR

An Area Command in Denton, TXAn Area Command in Denton, TX

NOC and NOC AugmenteesNOC and NOC Augmentees

11stst Air Force/AFNORTH Air Force/AFNORTH

Air and Ground Reconnaissance CrewsAir and Ground Reconnaissance Crews


FEMAFEMA

Ardent Sentry 2012Ardent Sentry 2012

Assets to be used and tested for mission integration include:Assets to be used and tested for mission integration include:

Surrogate Program aircraft from both Green Flag East and West for Surrogate Program aircraft from both Green Flag East and West for real-time Full Motion Video (FMV) capabilityreal-time Full Motion Video (FMV) capability

Mobile Rover systems to capture FMV feedsMobile Rover systems to capture FMV feeds

Advanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems for still image delivery and Advanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems for still image delivery and repository optionsrepository options

Still and video imagery through the GIEEP SystemStill and video imagery through the GIEEP System

HF-ALE base and mobile units to supplement VHF capabilitiesHF-ALE base and mobile units to supplement VHF capabilities

Advanced Technology Program Advanced Technology Program

Col Gene Hartman– AT Program OfficerCol Gene Hartman– AT Program Officer

Advanced Digital Reconnaissance SystemsAdvanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems

ADRS Working GroupADRS Working Group

Tasked with developing a standardized imaging system for collecting, processing, delivering Tasked with developing a standardized imaging system for collecting, processing, delivering and storing images for CAP’s diverse customer base. and storing images for CAP’s diverse customer base.

Monumental challenges abound regarding legal requirements and ramifications, capable and Monumental challenges abound regarding legal requirements and ramifications, capable and effective equipment, processing techniques, image geo and meta tagging requirements, effective equipment, processing techniques, image geo and meta tagging requirements, desired supporting data, customer delivery options, storage, and compatibility with NHQ/IT desired supporting data, customer delivery options, storage, and compatibility with NHQ/IT systems, goals and objectives.systems, goals and objectives.

Standardized Collection, Transportation, Processing and Delivery to CustomersStandardized Collection, Transportation, Processing and Delivery to Customers

Training and Instructor CurriculumTraining and Instructor Curriculum

Regulations, policies and procedures Regulations, policies and procedures

Advanced Technology Program Advanced Technology Program

Advanced Digital Reconnaissance SystemsAdvanced Digital Reconnaissance Systems

Once a stanardized system is identified, thenOnce a stanardized system is identified, then

Develop a regulationDevelop a regulation

Define training requirements and develop training curricula and instructor guidesDefine training requirements and develop training curricula and instructor guides

Develop user guidesDevelop user guides

Create SQTR criteria and experience levelsCreate SQTR criteria and experience levels

Consider a Specialty TrackConsider 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 CustomersStandardized Collection, Transportation, Processing and Delivery to Customers

Training and Instructor CurriculumTraining and Instructor Curriculum

Regulations, policies and procedures Regulations, policies and procedures

Glider Program Glider Program

Col Jack Buschmann – Glider Program OfficerCol Jack Buschmann – Glider Program Officer

Working with CAPNHQ/LG and LGM to support needs for Glider Tow SystemsWorking with CAPNHQ/LG and LGM to support needs for Glider Tow Systems

Continued coordination with Lt Col Mike Moyer/DOV on revising and updating Continued coordination with Lt Col Mike Moyer/DOV on revising and updating CAPF 5G Written ExamCAPF 5G Written Exam

Both CAP and the SSA are working together, for the first time in a long time, to 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 improve the relationship between the two organizations and develop mutually beneficial programs. mutually beneficial programs.


CAWG Tow WinchCAWG 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.


CAWG Tow WinchCAWG Tow Winch

54 flight in 8 days of winch operations with an average altitude gain of 1600 ft AGL. 11.6 gallons of diesel fuel has netted 47 flights. At $4.35 a gallon it works out to be just about $1.00 per flight.


Funding RemindersFunding Reminders

Annual Inspections are covered. Should be done now, if not already.Annual Inspections are covered. Should be done now, if not already.

Support supplies (i.e. Tow Ropes and Rings) - Requests for approval for Support supplies (i.e. Tow Ropes and Rings) - Requests for approval for reimbursement of support items should go CAP/LGM on a CAPF 176reimbursement of support items should go CAP/LGM on a CAPF 176

Maintenance Issues – submit request on CAPF 176Maintenance Issues – submit request on CAPF 176

Do not need to use CAMS facilities. Glider specialists are OK with $500K in Do not need to use CAMS facilities. Glider specialists are OK with $500K in liability coverage, instead of the $1M needed for powered aircraft liability coverage, instead of the $1M needed for powered aircraft maintenance.maintenance.

Trailer Maintenance FundingTrailer Maintenance Funding

Trailer maintenance funding will be through vehicle maintenance and will Trailer maintenance funding will be through vehicle maintenance and will require estimates, same as with any other vehicle.require estimates, same as with any other vehicle.


Maintenance IssuesMaintenance Issues

We have to be more careful with the canopies. We have had to replace a 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.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 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 had some issues with insufficient strut lubrication that has resulted in damage to bushings and seals, which can in turn, severely damage the strut. damage to bushings and seals, which can in turn, severely damage the strut. They must be serviced annually. They must be serviced annually.

Caution: Members helping with annuals/maintenance could relieve Caution: Members helping with annuals/maintenance could relieve maintenance shops of liability or severely limit it. maintenance shops of liability or severely limit it.

We lost four gliders to wind storms last season. Must make sure the gliders are 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 tied down with proper ropes and at all four positions; nose, tail, and wings and raise the tail, if required by the POH.and raise the tail, if required by the POH.


It It StartsStarts!!

The glider season is upon us, remember:The glider season is upon us, remember:

Get the annuals and any maintenance done ASAPGet the annuals and any maintenance done ASAP

Check the quality and integrity of two ropes, tow rings and tie down ropesCheck 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.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 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 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 flying is at an academy or encampment, why should a glider be located in that wing?wing?

Schedule cadet orientation rides, cadet glider flight instruction, and senior member Schedule cadet orientation rides, cadet glider flight instruction, and senior member participation to build flightsparticipation to build flights

Now is a great time to address trailer maintenance issuesNow is a great time to address trailer maintenance issues


Great News!Great News!

As you know after more than 18 months of negotiations, CAP will be 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 getting 11 USAF Academy L-23s to upgrade our current fleet. I understand, a 12understand, a 12thth will be used for parts. will be used for parts.

The primary purpose will be to replace some of the under performing The primary purpose will be to replace some of the under performing SGS 2-33s plaguing the fleet. By increasing the useful load, alone, SGS 2-33s plaguing the fleet. By increasing the useful load, alone, more cadets will have the opportunity to fly and more often.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 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 increase the fleet; however, it is something to be considered when and if we are able to significantly increase our numbers. To date we and if we are able to significantly increase our numbers. To date we have not met the National Commander’s minimum goal of 8400 have not met the National Commander’s minimum goal of 8400 flights.flights.


Happy Flying!Happy Flying!

Let’s make this glider season ACCIDENT FREE!!!Let’s make this glider season ACCIDENT FREE!!!

Surrogate RPA ProgramSurrogate RPA Program

Lt Col Stu Boyd Lt Col Stu Boyd (Brig Gen USAF Ret) (Brig Gen USAF Ret) – –

Surrogate Program Coordinator/Green Flag Gp/CCSurrogate Program Coordinator/Green Flag Gp/CC

GREEN FLAGGREEN FLAG

ACC withdrew funding for Green Flag mission effective 31 MarchACC withdrew funding for Green Flag mission effective 31 March

Plans were made to demobilize both Green Flag mission bases and Plans were made to demobilize both Green Flag mission bases and disburse base assets, as necessary.disburse base assets, as necessary.

A number of Green Flag participants, including the US Army, were A number of Green Flag participants, including the US Army, were concerned with the loss of CAP assets in their training scenarios.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 The Army wanted to find and commit funding for the rest of FY 12 and consider funding for FY 13.consider funding for FY 13.


GREEN FLAGGREEN FLAG

USAF’s Air Force Center of Excellence learned of the value the CAP USAF’s Air Force Center of Excellence learned of the value the CAP SP program contributed to the overall training plan and found SP program contributed to the overall training plan and found funding from a number of sources for the balance of FY 12 for both funding from a number of sources for the balance of FY 12 for both locations.locations.

The funding opportunity for FY 13 looks positive, at this time; however, 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 no one knows the impact the US Senate failure to pass a budget will have on this and other USAF missions.have on this and other USAF missions.

The Green Flag staff and crews are doing an outstanding job and are The Green Flag staff and crews are doing an outstanding job and are getting high praise and accolades on a recurring basis.getting high praise and accolades on a recurring basis.


Related MissionsRelated Missions

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


Related MissionsRelated Missions

An aircrew from the Green Flag West Squadron will participate in the Cactus Starfighter exercise for the 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. 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 Members of the both Green Flag units will participate in Ardent Sentry 12 to provide FMV along the Louisiana and Texas Coasts.Louisiana and Texas Coasts.

Following their May exercise, members of the Green Flag East Squadron will participate in Patriot Following their May exercise, members of the Green Flag East Squadron will participate in Patriot Saint, an expanded exercise at Fort Polk.Saint, an expanded exercise at Fort Polk.

National Guard/Reserve Liaison Program

National Guard/Reserve Liaison Program

Lt Col Larry Sidle – National Guard Liaison OfficerLt Col Larry Sidle – National Guard Liaison Officer

Tasking:Tasking:

Work with the wings to help familiarize local National Guard and Work with the wings to help familiarize local National Guard and Reserve units with Civil Air Patrol and its missions and assist in Reserve units with Civil Air Patrol and its missions and assist in establishing relationships for those that do not have one, at this time. establishing relationships for those that do not have one, at this time.

A survey for the wings was sent to each region commander on A survey for the wings was sent to each region commander on

2 April. As of 29 April. 2 April. As of 29 April. VT, NH, MA, RI, MD, DE, DC, NC, AL,TN, VT, NH, MA, RI, MD, DE, DC, NC, AL,TN, MS, PR, ND, MT, WY, CO, ID, UT, NV, and CA MS, PR, ND, MT, WY, CO, ID, UT, NV, and CA have respondedhave responded

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