Survival
and CAP Training Documents
Introduction Idaho loves to share its historic past and
exciting future with our visitors. As you discover a land of uncompromising
beauty like nowhere else on earth, remember that this beauty often turns tragic
to those who become lost in our wilderness. Idaho's spectacular mountain
ranges, over 2000 sparkling lakes and world famous wild and scenic rivers lure
many visitors each year and we in Eagle Rock Squadron get to look for some of
them. Play carefully under our sunny skies, along our crystal clear lakes and
seeming endless trails. Here man is truly out of his element. For this reason,
we stress survival techniques, safety and recurrency training year round. In an
effort to assist other CAP units, these documents are offered for your use. We
simply ask that you give credit where credit is due and check with the authors
before reproduction as some material may be copyrighted.
- CAP Emergency Services
Resources This page,
maintained by Maj. Scott Lanis, is a very complete compendium of
information on most aspects of CAP ES operations. It includes programs to determine
search grid numbers, including downloadable versions. There’s more here than can be described
in a simple paragraph. Highly
Recommended
- "L-Tronics
Trouble Shooting Guide", James Dahlgran, CAP. In Rich Text
Format. I had been attempting to trouble shoot an L-Tronics
Airborn DF unit for some time prior to acquiring this information. I
hope it will save someone else some time.
- Aircrew
Survival Orientation, Maj. Mike Vorachek, CAP (and Bonneville County
Search and Rescue). In WordPerfect 5.0 format. This document details
the supplies and equipment necessary to survive in the back country should
you have to unexpectantly land there. Mike stress some very good points in
this outline and provides tips for best utilization of your supplies.
- Ground
Team Operations Risk Analysis Matrix, Maj. Mike Vorachek. In
WordPerfect 5.0 Format. CAP utilizes numerous ground teams each year to
search for lost people, downed aircraft and training. Each time we sent
personnel to the field, there is an inherit risk in this commitment. Maj.
Vorachek has created a table where by a ground team lead can assess this
risk numerically and provide independent support of his decisions to
commit personnel to the ground.
- "Curricula
for General Emergency Services Classroom Training For Aircrews",
Maj. James Dahlgran, CAP. In Word For Windows 6.0 Format. Maj Dahlgran
utilized the "Curricula for Emergency Services Classroom Training
Course", Director of Operations, ME Region, CAP, July 1992 and CAPM
50-15 to create this document. The Eagle Rock Squadron utilizes six (6)
days during Jan. and Feb. to thoroughly cover this material. It is an
excellent outline for training aircrews and support personnel.
- "Radio Operating Procedures",
author unknown. In Word for Windows 6.0 Format. This
guide is written to assist Civil Air Patrol members in improving their
radiotelephone procedures and on-the-air practices. The information
contained in this guide follows CAPM 100-1, ACP-125, and other directives.