SAREX in the Sierras (26-T-5012)

OBJECTIVES:

 Qualify up to 12 new Ground Team Members (GTM3) by completing required Familiarization and Preparation tasks during the Saturday training period, verified in eServices SQTRs by the end of the exercise.
• Improve proficiency and standardization of 16 previously qualified Ground Team Members by conducting evaluated field tasks and mission scenario operations during the field operational period.
• Standardize and qualify aircrew personnel by completing evaluation sorties resulting in 4 Mission Scanner (MS) qualifications, and 1 Aerial Photographer (AP) qualification by the conclusion of the exercise.
• Conduct SAR and Airborne Photographer training sorties, including Hi-Bird support and simulated SAR search patterns, in order to provide Mission Scanner (MS), Mission Observer (MO), Transport Mission Pilot (TMP), and Mission Pilot (MP) trainees with qualification or proficiency training opportunities during scheduled flight operations.
• Provide mission base training for a full Incident Command System (ICS) staff, operating from a single mission base location, in order to simulate a
multi-resource SAR mission and allow trainees to perform staff positions under supervision during the exercise operational period.
• Integrate external agency coordination by inviting and supporting participation from Madera and Mariposa Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams, facilitating interoperability and joint SAR training during the exercise.

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