Operations Pre-Conference 26 August 2015 Civil Air Patrol Operations Pre-Conference 26 August 2015

Welcome Introductions & Sign-In Rules of Engagement Ask questions throughout, but respect the schedule and others All materials are also available on the CD provided to paying registrants on site All presentations and sessions are being done as part of the webinar and are being recorded; recordings will be made available online by September 11th 2

Search & Rescue Operations

Disaster Relief Operations

Counterdrug & Drug Interdiction

Other DoD Support

FY05 AFAMs Vs Corporate Missions CAP Missions Continue to Change CAP flew 108,248 Hours in FY05 53,698 on Air Force Assigned Missions 54,550 on Corporate Missions FY05 AFAMs Vs Corporate Missions

FY15 AFAMs Vs Corporate Missions One Decade of Change has been Significant CAP has flown 84,418 Hours so far in FY15 65,363 on Air Force Assigned Missions 19,055 on Corporate Missions FY15 AFAMs Vs Corporate Missions

We may be known for SAR and DR, but we do other missions 9

And those AFAMs are changing Mission Type FY14 FY15 % Difference DSCA/DR 567 34 -94% Other/HLS 2,870 1,407 -51% Surrogate Predator 1,083 841 -22% Air Defense 1,156 1,049 -9% SAR 1,631 1,577 -3% Route Survey 711 700 -2% Range Support 103 373 262% Drug Interdiction 5,013 6,732 34% Training 27,154 30,013 11% Maintenance 6,675 6,947 4% Cadet Orientation 12,793 13,287 Total 59,756 62,960 5% As of 20 August 15

Mission Development & Maintenance Consider More Corporate Mission Opportunities Patient Airlift Services & Angel Flight Pilots & Paws State and Local Agency Support Cadet Flight Training Reach out to bases locally – go with your LR staff or local CAPRAP Maintain state relationships so that when DR missions comes, wings are asked to support 11

Build on Qualified Personnel Approximately 32,000 members are involved in operations 650+ incident commanders 2,800+ mission pilots 6,000+ other aircrew members 4,000+ ground team members 2,000+ personnel law enforcement screened 23,000+ communication network operators 500+ chaplains Communications network operators includes all personnel with communications training. Most are entry level users. Each CAP Wing and Region has a Director of Communications. There are also 901 personnel that are qualified as CAP Communications Unit Leaders, meeting CAP’s internal mission requirements. There are another 3,030 CAP Mission Radio Operators, again meeting CAP internal mission requirements, but have taken steps beyond entry level users in communications, and most are also CUL Trainees. 12

National Traffic Net (HF) AF Callsign “Triblade” Net Control TEAM concept Serving 100 stations / day Coded group traffic Infrastructure independent C3 Support to isolated ICP/HQ Tactical support to HF mobiles Adding Net 9 ALE – 1 Oct 15

More Sensor Equipped Aircraft TASE 400

Garmin Virb Camera Kits

Inexpensive Mini UAV Applications for CAP

Future Mini-UAV Initiatives Operations will be limited to mission uses from safe locations where members are not exposed to excess risk like SAR and DR activities. CD and HLS activities in the field where members may be dangerously close to law enforcement activity will not be allowed. Mission UAV use once coordinated will be approved through the NOC. Seeking 7 more regional test sites for FY16 Communications network operators includes all personnel with communications training. Most are entry level users. Each CAP Wing and Region has a Director of Communications. There are also 901 personnel that are qualified as CAP Communications Unit Leaders, meeting CAP’s internal mission requirements. There are another 3,030 CAP Mission Radio Operators, again meeting CAP internal mission requirements, but have taken steps beyond entry level users in communications, and most are also CUL Trainees. 17

Future Mini-UAV Initiatives Some wings have indicated that they have state agencies interested in providing CAP mini-UAV resources. CAP is not opposed to supporting these and gaining experience. Insurance carrier requires the following (must be provided to the CAP/DO and GC): Size and maximum weight of the UAV Type of UAV: Fixed wing or Rotary Wing/Copter Manufacturer, Make and Model Location of flights Mission of flights Training for operators Insurance carrier may require more Communications network operators includes all personnel with communications training. Most are entry level users. Each CAP Wing and Region has a Director of Communications. There are also 901 personnel that are qualified as CAP Communications Unit Leaders, meeting CAP’s internal mission requirements. There are another 3,030 CAP Mission Radio Operators, again meeting CAP internal mission requirements, but have taken steps beyond entry level users in communications, and most are also CUL Trainees. 18

Take Care of Your Members & Your Wings 16 days on average from a sortie being flown until an e108 is created 17 days for wing & 12 days for member e108s Low is less than 1 day for members High is 61 days for members 7 days on average for wings to approve e108s No major difference once in approval time for wings vs. member e108 approval Low is less than 1 day High is 45 days Communications network operators includes all personnel with communications training. Most are entry level users. Each CAP Wing and Region has a Director of Communications. There are also 901 personnel that are qualified as CAP Communications Unit Leaders, meeting CAP’s internal mission requirements. There are another 3,030 CAP Mission Radio Operators, again meeting CAP internal mission requirements, but have taken steps beyond entry level users in communications, and most are also CUL Trainees. 19

FY16 Flying Plans 59 of 60 plans approved with 1 awaiting Wing Approval after region review Missions for approved funding will be released first (under a Continuing Resolution expect 1st Quarter first) Annual missions rather than monthly missions Monthly search capability Budget planning tools being added Funding for SUIs, Proficiency and Cadet Orientation Flights will be allocated based on plans and funds available Communications network operators includes all personnel with communications training. Most are entry level users. Each CAP Wing and Region has a Director of Communications. There are also 901 personnel that are qualified as CAP Communications Unit Leaders, meeting CAP’s internal mission requirements. There are another 3,030 CAP Mission Radio Operators, again meeting CAP internal mission requirements, but have taken steps beyond entry level users in communications, and most are also CUL Trainees. 20

Schedule 0800 to 0845 Introductions, ROE, & Current Ops 0845 to 0915 CONR – 1AF (AFNORTH) 0915 to 0945 Safety Update 0945 to 1000 Break 1000 to 1030 FEMA Imagery Uploader and Garmin Virb Camera Kit Training 1030 to 1100 2016 Ardent Sentry & Cascadia Subduction Zone Exercise Overview 1100 to 1120 Multi-Agency Reunification Services Plan Template Overview 21

Schedule Continued 1120 to 1140 10 Ways to Participate in America’s PrepareAthon! 1140 to 1200 Afternoon session teasers and morning wrap-up 1200 to 1330 Lunch on your own 1330 to 1715 Breakout Sessions 1715 to 1745 Q & A with the DO (Swan 8) 1745 to 2200 Communications Breakout Session Continues 22

Swan 2: Main Session & Partner Agency and Organization Breakout Key Swan 2: Main Session & Partner Agency and Organization Breakout Swan 8: Flying Ops Breakout and Q & A with the DO Swan 9: Communications Breakout Swan 10: Operations Support Breakout 23

Flying Operations Breakout – Swan 8 1330 to 1400 Stan/Eval Officer Expectations 1400 to 1430 CAP Balloon Operations Update 1430 to 1500 Break 1500 to 1530 Glider Hot Topics 1530 to 1600 CAPR 60-1 RIT Charter & Progress 1600 to 1630 WMIRS Live Demo 1630 to 1700 Patient Airlift Services Overview 1700 to 1715 Break 1715 to 1745 Q & A with the DO (Swan 8) 24

Operations Support Breakout – Swan 10 1330 to 1400 NRAT Update 1400 to 1430 Cell Forensics Team Update 1430 to 1500 Break 1500 to 1600 Green Flag Operations 1600 to 1630 ASPRS 1630 to 1700 Project Lifesaver Overview 1700 to 1715 Break 1715 to 1745 Q & A with the DO (Swan 8) NOTE: Break has been added as a correction to the final schedule to accommodate opening air walls 25

Communications Breakout – Swan 9 1330 to 1400 Communications Manager’s Meeting Introductions & ROE 1400 to 1430 Comm Engineering Initiatives 1430 to 1500 Break 1500 to 1530 Comm Plans and Requirements 1530 to 1600 Comm Supply and Logistics Update 1600 to 1700 Comm Operations Update 1700 to 1715 Break 1715 to 1745 Q & A with the DO (Swan 8) 1745 to 1815 Comm Education & Training Update 1815 to 1930 Dinner (on your own) 1930 to 2200 Comm Managers Meeting 26

Partner Agency & Organization Breakout – Swan 2 1330 to 1400 Joint Task Force North Command Brief 1400 to 1430 FEMA Corps 1430 to 1500 Break 1500 to 1600 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Disaster Reunification and Team Adam 1600 to 1700 Professionalism in Emergency Management and the International Association of Emergency Managers 1700 to 1715 Break 1715 to 1745 Q & A with the DO (Swan 8) 27

Citizens Serving Communities Questions? Citizens Serving Communities 28