CAP Communications

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CAP Communications

• A Squadron 25 presentation
• by Capt George White
• SQ25/DC

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CAP Communications

• An overview

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CAP Communications

• Communications is a staff assignment in all CAP
  Units
• and
• an Emergency Services assignment.

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CAP Communications

• Progressing in the Communications Specialty Track
  requires participation in Emergency Services.

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Why Communications?

• The aircrew has been briefed, but they may be
  rerouted, or new Intel needs to be forwarded to
  them, or they may have a clue or Find to report.

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Unit Communications

• Q. What do I need to get started?
• A. Qualified General ES.
• Completed CAPT 116.
• Basic Communications User Training.

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Basic Communications User Training

• BCUT is a two hour computer based program.
• It can be done here.
• It can be used as a refresher course.
• It is good for two years.
• Application is made on CAPF 2a.
• The BCUT Instructor will sign as requester.
• SQ/CC or SQ/DC signs the approval.
• Forward to CAWG/DC who will return the CAPF 2a to
  Group HQ for distribution.
• It is the prerequisite for ACUT/MRO.

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Advance Communications User Training

• ACUT/MRO is an eight hour course and test. Upon
  completion you will have
• A CAPF 76 with ACUT endorsement, which does not
  expire.
• Same application procedure as the BCUT.
• Mission Radio Operator.
• An ES specialty in a Trainee status.

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ES Communications
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Unit Call Signs

• Corporate aircraft such as Zelda is
• CAP Flight 498
• If we had a Corporate vehicle it would be the
  last four digits of the shop number, i.e.
• Yosemite 4123
• So as an individual, what is your call sign?

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Unit Call Signs

• Yosemite Call Signs
• 251 Unit floater
• 254 2Lt David Love
• 256 1Lt George Takahashi
• 475 Cadet Michael Doyle
• 525 Capt George White
• 542 Col Ernie Pearson
• 677 Unit Base Station
• 711 Lt Col John Holt
• 725 MSgt Phil Hall

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MRO Advance Training

• Complete Tasks
• L-0001 Basic Comm for ES operations
• L-0002 Perform operating procedures.
• L-0003 Use proper frequencies repeaters.
• L-0004 Message handling procedures.
• L-0005 Choose a good Comm site.
• L-0006 Regain Communications.

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MRO Advance Training

• L-0007 Conduct scheduled checks.
• L-0008 Send a position report.
• L-0009 Report a clue or Find.
• L-0010 Communications Safety Procedures.
• P-0101 Maintain and keep a log.
• Complete CAPT 117,
• ES Continuing Education Examination.

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MRO Advance Training

• To receive a MRO Standard rating you must be
  evaluated by a Communications Unit Leader
  Standard.
• Per CAWG Policy Letter 13 5Nov03
• Your Unit Commander or ES Officer must approve
  your CAPF 100 electronically.

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Unit Comm Room

• Radio Equipment
• Micom 2 HF radio
• Tait 2020 VHF radio
• Tait 373 Airband radio

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Unit Comm Room

• Lpers DF unit for GT/UDF use
• ISR for local use
• i.e., air shows, training, local comm
• GPS pending arrival from CAWG

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Unit Comm Room

• Posted items
• Repeater map
• HF channel plans
• VHF channel plans
• Unit Comm Plan
• CAWG Comm Plan
• NHQ Comm Plan
• Phone numbers

• Unit DC desk
• CAP Regulations
• CAWG Supplements
• Equipment manuals
• ICS CAP forms
• Notepads
• Pencils
• Batteries
• Supplies

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Communications Safety

• HIGH VOLTAGE sign posted
• First aid kit
• Blanket
• Flashlight
• Leather gloves
• Safety rope
• Grandpas wooden cane

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The Communications Patch

• It is the cloth version of the Communications
  specialty badge.
• Must have completed all the Technician tasks in
  Communications.
• IAW CAPP 214, CAPR 100 and CAWGM 11-1 Chapter 6
• Cadets can earn it too!

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The Communications Patch

• Obtain CAPF 76, Radio Operator Authorization.
• Participate in one mission in any communications
  capacity.
• Participate in one Communications Exercise
  sanctioned by CAWG/DC.
• Actively participate in communications, checking
  into 25 of CAWG local (VHF) nets over at least
  one year. 60 check ins per CAWG/DC
• Attend at least one communications meeting.
• Successfully complete CAPF 43, Technician
  Communicator Test.

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BE SAFE

• Cable Composite Squadron 25
• 1749 West 13th Street
• Upland, CA 91786