Group 8 SAREX (26-T-4941)

Scenario-based training focusing on AP/WALDO, grid searches in grids with crash sites, and UDF/airborne ELT searches.  Ground team overnight training.  Base staff training in real-world operations with an ICP and possible remote launches.  Aircraft sorties will be a mixture of grid and ELT searches and airborne photography.  Expecting to use Group 8's C182 and C206, and two other C182s from groups 1, 3, or 7.  May conduct a remote launch for the non-Group 8 aircraft, depending on the aircrew's training needs. Ground team training will include an overnight bivouac at a local state or county park.  UDF team training will search for a local training beacon.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Provide re/qualification or proficiency training to at least 10 aircrew members, eight GT members, six base staff members and five UDF members.
2. Successfully complete at least four sorties (grid/ELT/AP) for each mission-assigned aircraft.
3. Successfully complete an overnight bivouac.
4. Successfully locate the practice ELT beacon by air and UDF.
5. Zero safety incidents or violations.
6. All transient aircraft and vehicles return home on Sunday.

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