2007 Spring
Basic GSAR School
Class 703U
Commandant - Major Dennis Bateman
The Dates for the 2007 Spring GSAR School are as follows:
Location: Ft. Monmouth
All Students are to Report Between 1630-1800 At Ft. Monmouth
Bldg 1110 The Bayshore Composite Squadron Building
Uniform is BDU's
2007 Spring GSAR Gear List
Basic GSAR Course Content
Civil Air Patrol's New Jersey Wing Emergency Services
Academy invites you to attend 2007 Spring Ground Search And Rescue School.
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The
school trains students in fundamentals of ground search and rescue and trains students to find Electronic Locating Transmitters (ELTs) in urban locations.
Upon completion of the school you will have the skills to find ELTs in areas ranging from airports
to boatyards to individuals’ homes. While serving as a student you will gain hands on experience and
proficiency in operational safety, basic navigation and electronic search procedures.
Students will be assigned to a Training Team that will be supervised by one of the highly experienced members of the staff. Instruction will be both lecture and practical, with a large part of Instruction conducted in the field. Instructors have compiled many years of SAR experience and are highly experienced in their fields.
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Staff
The New Jersey Emergency Services Academy has the
most highly qualified NJ Wing CAP members in Emergency Services serving as
staff. The cadet and senior instructors have accumulated thousands hours of
search experience.
They have completed emergency services related
courses including the AFRCC Search and Rescue Seminar, Tom Brown Tracking
School, NJ Wing Advanced GSAR School, the National Search and Rescue School, US
Air Force Para Rescue Orientation Course, US Army Ranger School and US Air
Force Emergency Services ECI courses, etc.
Prerequesites:
The school is open to CAP Officers who have:
The school is open to CAP cadets who have:
All participants must have a doctor's certificate
stating any limitations on activities.
Rules
No alcohol or recreational drugs permitted, no
smoking in facilities. Other school regulations will be mailed in the student
packet.
Graduation Requirements
All three weekends are required for graduation. Advanced placement may be
granted to students who have comparable military or NASAR training. Students
are required to report between 1630 and 1800 HOURS on Friday. Students will be
dismissed at approximately 1600 HOURS on Sunday.
Detailed instructions will be mailed ot each student upon acceptance.
In order to Satisfactorily complete the course class attendance is mandatory.
During the final session of the course, students will be evaluated with a series
of practical exercises. The session is designed to give the student the practical
knowledge needed to find ELTs in real world situations.
Housing and Meals
All Sessions will be held IN THE FIELD at Ft. Monmouth.
This is a residence school, no students may leave after check in until
released on Sunday. Students should arrive no later than 1800 hours on Friday
nights, and will be released at 1600 hours on Sundays. Meals are Included.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the school is the responsibility of each student.
In accordance with the policies of the New Jersey Wing, it is strongly recommended that
Cadets be transported to the reporting site by a parent or guardian. During the course
transportation to and from various training sites will be provided by Civil Air Patrol
vehicles.
Fees
The Cost will be $100.00 Which includes the following:
Applications
Send an CAPF-31 (one copy) and check or money
order to "NJW Civil Air Patrol" for the proper amount.
No Photo is required on
the CAPF-31.
Applications should be sent to:
Send Form 31's and $100 check to:
HQ New Jersey Wing Civil Air Patrol
United States Air Force Auxiliary
ATTN: Director of Emergency Services Capt. Mike Pagan
P.O. Box 16097
McGuire AFB, NJ 08641-6099
Make Checks or Money Orders out to: New Jersey Wing GSAR School
Applications must be in before 12 Apr 2007.
Applications received after the cut-off date will not be considered.
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