Above: Cadets Prepare for a Search & Rescue Mission

Ground Search And Rescue Program

Currently there are three certified MAWG GSAR grduates active in our cadet program. The GSAR program trains Cadets and Seniors to a high level of proficiency in Emergency Services. The intense curriculum and high pressure enviornment in which it is taught produce high quality CAP members who can act switftly and competently when they are called out on a mission. The GSAR School curriculum teaches, Electronic Direction Finding, CAP Communications, Survival Training, First Aid, Navigation, and more. The course lasts for four weekends, and attendance is no guarantee of graduation. Upon successfull graduaction, one is authorized to wear the prestigious MAWG GSAR Patch on the right sleeve of the BDU uniform, signifying excellence in emergency services.

Above: Young Cadets are instructed in electronic direction finding

Field Gear

• WEB Belt, Harness, Butt pack, 2 Canteen Holders, 2 Ammo Pouch Holders.
• 2 Canteens Filed
• Flash Light ( Millitary Style )
• Extra Bulb + Batteries
• Nylon String
• First Aid Kit
• Gloves ( Leather + Liner )
• Orange Vest Or Hat
• Ground Cloth or 5x7 Tarp
• Canteen Cup
• Compass both Map and Lensatic type.
• Can Opener
• Whistle
• Signal Mirror
• Pocket Knife or USAF Survival Knife ( Less than 6 Inch)
• Survival Blanket
• Mass Road Map
• Insect Repelent
• Water Proof Matches
• Note Pad
• Pen or Pencil
• Watch

  Phonetic Alphabet

  
  In order to be proficient in radio comminications, cadets should commit the phonetic alphabet to memory.

  A - Alpha

  B - Bravo

  C - Charlie

  D - Delta

  E - Echo

  F - Foxtrot

  G - Golf

  H - Hotel

  I - India

  J - Juliet

  K- Kilo

  L- Lima

  M- Mike

  N- November

  O- Oscar

  P- Papa

  Q - Quebec

  R - Romeo

  S - Sierra

  T - Tango

  U - Uniform

  V – Victor

  W - Whiskey

  X – X-Ray

  Y - Yankee

  Z - Zulu