Group IV SAREX

Group IV:

We will be holding a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) event for September.

Event Date: September 13^th – 15th

Event Location: Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH) 503 McKeever Rd, Arcola, TX 77583

Event Staging Locations: Additional staging locations will be based on registration.

Event Operational Periods:

• Saturday 0730 to 1700 local

• Sunday 0730 to 1500 local

Registration Link:

 The registration link has been updated to provide more clarity when registering for the SAREX.

Group IV September SAREX Registration LINK

All participants will need to have their CAP ID card and 101 Card printed during check-in.

You are not required to attend both all the days. There will be two confirmation emails provided: confirmation of registration and confirmation of participation.

We will be training for search and rescue, incident management, and mission communications skills and complete some emergency services qualifications.

We will be looking for staff for all training positions.

This SAREX/Training opportunity is available to both Senior Members and Cadets. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: All members must complete the following to participate.

All participants must complete CAPT116. Seniors must complete Level 1. Cadets must complete Achievement 1. All members must be in a training status and completed the Familiarization and Preparation prior to the event. Please see your unit commander or emergency services officer for guidance. Please speak to your Squadron Commander and/or Emergency Services Officer for guidance.

All participants 101 cards will be reviewed and confirmation that Familiarization and Preparation is completed for the desired advance training and participation.

Participation Communication:

Please be sure to register using the link provided. Additional participation communication will be sent only to those who complete the registration process.

Participation Credit:

• Participants who are in trainee status or require requalification will be assigned to mission sorties.

• Participants looking to obtain their final mission participation credit must demonstrate proficiency for the desired ES qualification.

SETs (Skill Evaluator Trainer) :

SETs please be sure to register for the event as well.

Ground Teams:

UDF and GTM3 standards or final mission participation credit participants are required to have a complete 24 hr pack. Trainees for first mission participation are required to have all items mark (T)

GTM2, GTM1, and GTLs are required to have their complete 24 hr and extended packs.

All Field teams are required to bring their lunch. Once deployed, members will be eating in the field.

General Information:

• General Emergency Service Information - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/education-and-training/general-emergency-services-training-materials

• Incident Command and Base Staff ES Task Guide - https://nesa.cap.gov/about/schools/icss

• Aircrew and Flight Line ES Task Guide - https://nesa.cap.gov/about/schools/mas

• UDF and Ground Team ES Task Guide - https://nesa.cap.gov/about/schools/gsar

• sUAS ES Task Guide - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/sUAS_MP_T_TaskGuide_V3_FC65BA7DA9D3B.pdf