1. Operations Support Lt Col John W. Desmarais, Sr., CAP
Deputy Director, Operations
2005 New Hampshire Wing Conference

2. Overview HQ CAP/DO Organization Technology Enhancements
National Operations Center
Operations Training
National Technology Center
Reports & Tools

3. HQ CAP/DO Organizational Chart
Other Useful Information
NOC Toll Free: NOC
NTC Toll Free: NTC Fax:
DO Toll Free Fax:

4. Technology Enhancements
SDIS & ARCHER

5. SDIS
What is SDIS?
Satellite
Digital
Imaging
System

6. SDIS Continued
Technology that enables CAP to send high resolution digital imagery from CAP aircraft to anyone anywhere in the world
Images are sent as JPEG attachments via standard to multiple addresses and/or a password-protected website
Imagery is transmitted near real-time. Files take less than 2 minutes to transmit.

7. Our Customers View in WMIRS
SDIS Continued
with image sent by satellite to Globalstar Internet Gateway
Image attached to an
and sent via satellite phone
Digital Photo automatically loaded into aircraft laptop
World Wide Web
Locate the target.
Take a digital photo
Our Customers View in WMIRS

8. Satellite Digital Imaging System
Components
Price
SAGEM RCOM-100 Sat Phone
and aircraft installation kit
$9100
Nikon D100 Camera, mm lens & Accessories
$2200
Panasonic Toughbook Computer with DVD/CDRW
$4000
NAT PTA-12 Phone Dialer (optional)
$1200
Installation
$1500
Annual Recurring Cost for 1800 Minutes of Airtime
$741
Total cost per system
$18,741
Note: Other computers and cameras can be utilized, but may have set-up issues. The equipment above is the new national standard.
- Averaged 27,000 CD flying hours over the past five years
- CAP flew 14,000 hours to satisfy CD customer requirements
in FY02
- The $1,487,000 programmed by OSD for CAP CD operations
will only fund 10,400 flying hours
- If no additional funding is received for CD operations,
we have a 3,600 hour shortfall in meeting the requirements of the
CD customers for FY02 (and US Customs is back on board this year)
- CAP has already flown nearly 300 hours for CD training so
far in FY03, making the shortfall in meeting last year's CD
requirements of almost 4,000 hours
- It is not prudent for CAP to continue to approve CD training
missions with a 4,000 hour deficit in its CD flying program

9. Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI)
What is ARCHER?
Airborne
Real-Time
Cueing
Hyperspectral
Enhanced
Recon
…… SeARCHERs’Edge

10. U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center
Partner Support
Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)
Naval Research Lab (NRL)
U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center

11. HSI – What does it do?
HSI Technology allows a sensor on a moving platform to detect reflected radiation (light) from objects on the ground.
Algorithms allow ARCHER to:
Detect spectral anomalies (things that do not “belong”)
Detect specific spectral signatures using matched filters (find things with known spectral properties)
Detect changes over time
Algorithms are applied in real-time, and require little to no user input

12. HSI Operational Impact
On-Board Hyperspectral Display
with Real-Time Detection Cues
Visible Hyperspectral
Imaging Sensor
Target

13. ARCHER Target Detection & Data
Red box – Match Filter Detection
Yellow box - Anomaly Detection
Purple box - Chip On Demand
Multiple Cue Detections:
Algorithms are applied in real-time, and require little user input.

14. ARCHER Chip Viewer Window
ARCHER Target Detection & Data
ARCHER Chip Viewer Window

15. Updated ARCHER Timeline
Jan – Jun 2005: Final OT&E
Jul 2005: First Production System Delivered
Aug 2005 – Jun 2006: Estimated delivery of 2 systems per month
All Deliveries and
Initial Crew Training
Complete June 2006

16. National Operations Center

17. NOC C2 = Coordination & Communication
Role of the NOC
Act as the coordinating element between customers and the US Air Force for CAP support in Air Force Assigned Missions
Assist CAP Units in coordinating requests for additional resources to support local missions
Assist members in reporting mission results
Serve as the focal point for emergency notification
NOC C2 = Coordination & Communication

18. NOC Mission Requests/Approvals
Customer Driven Requirements
Written Requests
Mission description
NOC will ask questions
Pilot qualifications
Posse Comitatus
Air Force Assigned Missions (CAP as AFA)
Fed Agencies, Mil, American Red Cross
CD - Federal Agency Validation
Corporate Missions (CAP)
State, Local Agencies
Processing Time
Transportation Missions
Mission Priorities

19. Know the Mission & System
CAP Mission is always support
Customer needs to request specific support
“Photo Recon of Evac Routes
Not “Have CAP Fly…..”
Customer may not know system
Be ready to advise
Don’t be afraid to refer them

20. Operations Training

21. Air Force Mission Training $
Use NEC approved formula for initial allocation:
Square Miles of the wing – 10%
Total Wing Membership – 15%
Qualified Mission Pilots – 40%
Qualified Mission Observers – 35%
Utilize observer and pilot data in MIMS – that includes roll-ins from WMU, Paperless Wing, and other systems coordinated with CAP/IT & DO.
Wing budgets have been decreased to support training for new systems and aircraft as well as more focused training through the Pilot Continuation Training Program
Regions can and do hold training funds for region level training programs, and may re-distribute funds when wings are under executing their programs.

22. Cessna Glass Cockpit Training
Training for 42 Personnel (2 per new aircraft)
Need highly experienced check pilots/CFIIs
Ideally personnel comfortable working with high tech equipment should be selected
Personnel need a full week to complete training
2 days for travel (one on each end)
5 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training
Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be reimbursed
Estimated Total Cost: $71K, split between FY05 ($44K) and FY06 ($27K)

23. ARCHER Training Training for 162 Personnel
Need highly experienced crew members, not necessarily pilots
Personnel must be comfortable working with high tech equipment in flight
May be necessary to require personnel to be capable of maintaining a Secret Security Clearance
Personnel need 5 full days to complete training
2 days for travel (one on each end)
3 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training
Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be reimbursed
Estimated Total Cost: $122K split between FY05 ($27K) and FY06 ($95K)

24. GA-8 Training Training for 32 Personnel (2 per new aircraft)
Need highly experienced check pilot/CFIIs
Personnel need 5 full days to complete training
2 days for travel (one on each end)
3 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training
Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be reimbursed
Estimated Total Cost: $39K (All in FY05)

25. USAF National SAR School
2006 Inland SAR Planner Course Schedule
Course Number
Course Dates
Course Location
Application Deadline
06-01
9-13 Jan 06
TRACEN Yorktown, VA
9 Dec 05
06-02
13-17 Feb 06
San Juan, PR
16 Jan 06
06-03
13-17 Mar 06
Reno, NV
10 Feb 06
06-04
17-21 Apr 06
Lufkin, TX
21 Mar 06
06-05
15-19 May 06
14 Apr 06
06-06
19-23 Jun 06
Kansas City, MO
23 May 06
06-07
17-21 Jul 06
Santa Fe, NM
16 Jun 06
06-08
14-18 Aug 06
14 Jul 06
06-09
18-22 Sep 06
Marquette, MI
22 Aug 06
Apply Online at:

26. National Emergency Services Academy (NESA)
11 Courses in three schools
National Ground Search And Rescue School (NGSAR)
2 Basic Courses
2 Advanced Courses
Team Leader Course
Wilderness First Responder Course
Incident Command System School (ICSS)
Basic Course
Advanced Course
Mission Aircrew School (MAS)
Mission Pilot Course
Mission Observer Course
NESA will be run from 22 July – 7 August 2006, in two session weeks, running Sunday to Saturday (Staff arrives one day early)

27. National Emergency Services Academy Continued
All Courses are conducted at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN with support from the Indiana National Guard
2006 Student Fee: Expected to be $155 for any course
Limited scholarships are available from the NESA Alumni Association – Contact HQ CAP/DOS for more information
Students can take multiple courses in back to back sessions, but not in the same week
Personnel completing all requirements for emergency services specialties on site will receive 101 cards on site in accordance with CAPR 60-3, and take home necessary training documentation
Participants are responsible for their own transportation and equipment though some assistance may be available upon request
Interested personnel can find additional information about any course and apply online at:

28. Emergency Services Curriculum
Training materials are available in multiple formats:
Electronically via the Web
Most Up To Date including equivalencies for outside training (i.e.: ICS)
Electronically via CD-Rom
Distributed at least Annually to all Units (Expect in Fall)
On Special Request as staffing allows
Limited Paper via CAPMart
Task Guides are currently available
More available soon
What’s coming in the future?:
Updated Slides for Primary Training Programs
More Courses and materials for SDIS & ARCHER

29. Online Training in FY04

30. Online Training in FY05

31. What Training is Available Online?
General ES Training (CAPT 116)
ES Continuing Education (CAPT 117)
CAPF 5 Online Course
Flight Release Officer Training Course
Satellite Digital Imaging System Training Course
Communications Specialty Track Courses
NCPSC & other flight clinic type courses
Cadet Orientation Pilot Course
GA-8 Familiarization Course
Maule Familiarization Course
Skills Evaluator Training
Counterdrug Orientation & Refresher Training
Glider Tow Pilot and Wing Runner Courses
Numerous Aerospace Education and Cadet Program Exams are also available online

32. National Technology Center

33. What is the NTC? Formed in June of 1997
Detachment of CAP National Headquarters
Made part of the Operations Directorate
Located on the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR)
Near equipment sources
DoD Logistics Support

34. What do they do? Depot-Level Maintenance Facility
Procurement and Distribution of all new Communications & Electronics equipment for CAP Units nationwide
$5.84M just announced for infrastructure replacement
Repair defective units from the field and return to user without charge
Coordinate repairs to equipment by vendors
Engineering assistance and consultation
Avionics Exchange Program
Assigned after the CAP Supply Depot closure

35. What do they do? Radio Communications Center
Provides C3 Communications support to CAP Field Operating Units nationwide
Supports other Departments and Agencies as needed
Back-Up to CAP National Operations Center
Operation & Maintenance of Mission Essential Computer Systems
Used daily by CAP units nationwide
Supports some external customers

36. What do they do?
Maintenance and Storage of CAP Special Activity and Emergency Response Radio Kits
VHF & UHF Portable Radios
VHF & UHF Temp Base Stations
HF-SSB Rapid Deployment Kits

37. What do they do? Provide Emergency Support DSCR Crisis Action Team
AF HFGCS Nets
FEMA / NECN
NCS / SHARES

38. What do they do?
AFRCC COOP Site

39. What do they do? Ops Support and R&D
Supports the ATG in deploying SDIS & ARCHER
HF Systems
Aircraft UHF carry-on package

40. Reports &Tools

41. Communications Equipment Management System (CEMS)
Web-based equipment accounting system
Puts control of comm assets at the wing level
Wing DC can delegate appropriate actions to units
True “Cradle to Grave” life-cycle tracking and management of resources
Tracks assignment down to the member, vehicle or site
Warns DC 30 days before a membership expires
Reminds communications officer when annual revalidations are needed
Fills out and prints all required forms
Provides automatic notification of on-line actions to NHQ, commander, wing DC, SD, or whoever needs it
Bar coded ID tags for ease of inventory

42. CEMS Example

44. NRCG Repeater Coverage Plots

45. Web Mission Information Reporting System (WMIRS)
Active Mission Tracking & Reporting
Aircraft Status & Flying Hour Reporting (CAPF 18)
Alert Resource Reporting
Key Resource Tracking
SDIS
ARCHER
New Tools are being developed every day to meet internal and external customer requirements

49. CAPF 18 Reporting Reports are due by the 20th of each month
Fiscal year flying hour reports must be updated by 31 October of the next FY to meet other national reporting requirements
Negative reports are required
Be sure to include member owned flying time and report aircraft maintenance down days
Make sure aircraft maintainers and responsible staff officers update the aircraft status
If you need assistance assigning additional personnel privileges contact HQ CAP/DOS (Terry Raymond)
It is possible to assign individual aircraft custodians privileges – don’t be afraid to ask

50. CAPF 82 Reporting Reports are due by the 20th of each month
Fiscal year flying hour reports must be updated by 31 October of the next FY to meet other national reporting requirements
Negative Reports are Required
The CAPF 82 is important because this allows us to make budget estimates for available funding to support customers
Wing Commanders can view data through the national web site and selecting CAPF 82 on the Forms page
If you need assistance accessing the reports or assigning privileges for your personnel, contact HQ CAP/DOS (Norm Ginther)

51. Online Alert Rosters Automatically forwarded to AFRCC and AFNSEP
Special cases can be handled for situations like rotating pagers or another local contact process
If your wing has a special need to support this, feel free to contact the NOC for support
The ability to adjust the report for special cases at the wing and region level is under development – expect more soon
Be sure to update your information as changes occur
We. AFRCC, or AFNSEP may contact the wrong personnel first otherwise
Some resource data is only available locally – until we have day to day access to updates, we must rely on your staff for currency and reliability of the information

53. SDIS Status Reporting
There are currently 56 complete systems nationally being maintained by regional and wing custodians as well as 13 trays for hot swapping systems already in the field
We expect that there will be at least 7 more complete systems by the close of FY05, many of which will be maintained by wing custodians, as well as 15 more trays – that does not include many locally funded systems or trays being procured
System custodians need to keep the status of their systems updated - there is great interest in these systems, and the NOC can’t offer our services accurately unless it is kept current

55. ARCHER Status Reporting
16 Complete Systems will be fielded by June of FY06
1 Spare will be kept at the NTC for shipping in an emergency or routine maintenance
Just like SDIS, the system custodians will need to keep the status of their system updated - there is already great interest in these systems as well.

56. Summary CAP is a cost-effective force multiplier
Rapidly employing advanced technology tools
This is what our customers want/need
NOC is automating processes to better serve the field
We have many online tools and training programs to assist personnel in the field and more are coming
CAP is definitely on 1st AF/NORTHCOM’s checklist
Total professionalism in all that we do is the key to
increased mission taskings from 1st AF/NORTHCOM
Call us if you need help