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

Operations Support

Lt Col John W. Desmarais, Sr., CAPDeputy Director, Operations

2005 New Hampshire Wing Conference

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Overview

HQ CAP/DO OrganizationHQ CAP/DO Organization Technology EnhancementsTechnology Enhancements National Operations CenterNational Operations Center Operations TrainingOperations Training National Technology CenterNational Technology Center Reports & ToolsReports & Tools

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HQ CAP/DO Organizational Chart

Other Useful InformationNOC Toll Free: 888-211-1812 NOC E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 866-600-2071 NTC Fax: 804-279-2511DO Toll Free Fax: 800-555-7902

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SDIS & ARCHER

Technology Enhancements

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SDIS

What is SDIS?What is SDIS?

SSatellite atellite DDigital igital IImaging maging SSystemystem

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SDIS Continued

Technology that enables CAP Technology that enables CAP to send high resolution digital to send high resolution digital imagery from CAP aircraft to imagery from CAP aircraft to anyone anywhere in the worldanyone anywhere in the world

Images are sent as JPEG Images are sent as JPEG attachments via standard e-attachments via standard e-mail to multiple addresses mail to multiple addresses and/or a password-protected and/or a password-protected websitewebsite

Imagery is transmitted near Imagery is transmitted near real-time. Files take less than real-time. Files take less than 2 minutes to transmit.2 minutes to transmit.

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SDIS Continued

Locate the target.Take a digital photo

Digital Photo automatically loaded into aircraft laptop

Image attached to an e-mail and sent via

satellite phone

E-mail with image sent by

satellite to Globalstar

Internet Gateway

World Wide Web

Our Customers View in WMIRSOur Customers View in WMIRS

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Satellite Digital Imaging System

ComponentsComponents PricePriceSAGEM RCOM-100 Sat PhoneSAGEM RCOM-100 Sat Phone

and aircraft installation kitand aircraft installation kit$9100 $9100

Nikon D100 Camera, 28-105mm Nikon D100 Camera, 28-105mm lens & Accessorieslens & Accessories $2200$2200

Panasonic Toughbook Panasonic Toughbook Computer with DVD/CDRWComputer with DVD/CDRW $4000$4000

NAT PTA-12 Phone Dialer NAT PTA-12 Phone Dialer (optional)(optional) $1200$1200

InstallationInstallation $1500$1500

Annual Recurring Cost for 1800 Annual Recurring Cost for 1800 Minutes of AirtimeMinutes of Airtime $741$741

Total cost per systemTotal cost per system $18,741$18,741Note: Other computers and cameras can be utilized, but may have Note: Other computers and cameras can be utilized, but may have set-up issues. The equipment above is the new national standard.set-up issues. The equipment above is the new national standard.

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Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI)

What is ARCHER?What is ARCHER?

AAirborneirborneRReal-Timeeal-TimeCCueingueingHHyperspectralyperspectralEEnhancednhancedRReconecon…… …… SeARCHERs’EdgeSeARCHERs’Edge

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Partner Support

Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

Naval Research Lab (NRL)

U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center

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HSI – What does it do?

HSI Technology allows a sensor on a moving HSI Technology allows a sensor on a moving platform to detect reflected radiation (light) from platform to detect reflected radiation (light) from objects on the ground. objects on the ground.

Algorithms allow ARCHER to:Algorithms allow ARCHER to: Detect spectral anomalies (things that do not Detect spectral anomalies (things that do not

“belong”)“belong”) Detect specific spectral signatures using matched Detect specific spectral signatures using matched

filters (find things with known spectral properties)filters (find things with known spectral properties) Detect changes over timeDetect changes over time

Algorithms are applied in real-time, and require Algorithms are applied in real-time, and require little to no user inputlittle to no user input

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HSI Operational Impact

Visible Hyperspectral

Imaging Sensor

Target

On-Board Hyperspectral Displaywith Real-Time Detection Cues

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ARCHER Target Detection & DataARCHER Target Detection & Data

Multiple Cue Detections: Multiple Cue Detections: Algorithms are applied in real-time, and require little user Algorithms are applied in real-time, and require little user

input.input.

Yellow box - Anomaly DetectionYellow box - Anomaly DetectionRed box – Match Filter DetectionRed box – Match Filter Detection

Purple box - Chip On DemandPurple box - Chip On Demand

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ARCHER Chip Viewer WindowARCHER Chip Viewer Window

ARCHER Target Detection & DataARCHER Target Detection & Data

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Jan – Jun 2005: Final OT&EJan – Jun 2005: Final OT&E Jul 2005: First Production System Jul 2005: First Production System

DeliveredDelivered Aug 2005 – Jun 2006: Estimated Aug 2005 – Jun 2006: Estimated

delivery of 2 systems per month delivery of 2 systems per month All Deliveries and All Deliveries and

Initial Crew Training Initial Crew Training Complete June 2006Complete June 2006

Updated ARCHER TimelineUpdated ARCHER Timeline

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National Operations Center

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Role of the NOC

Act as the coordinating element between Act as the coordinating element between customers and the US Air Force for CAP customers and the US Air Force for CAP support in Air Force Assigned Missionssupport in Air Force Assigned Missions

Assist CAP Units in coordinating requests for Assist CAP Units in coordinating requests for additional resources to support local additional resources to support local missionsmissions

Assist members in reporting mission resultsAssist members in reporting mission results Serve as the focal point for emergency Serve as the focal point for emergency

notificationnotification

NOC C2 = Coordination & Communication

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NOC Mission Requests/Approvals

Customer Driven RequirementsCustomer Driven Requirements Written RequestsWritten Requests

Mission descriptionMission description NOC will ask questionsNOC will ask questions Pilot qualificationsPilot qualifications Posse ComitatusPosse Comitatus

Air Force Assigned Missions (CAP as AFA)Air Force Assigned Missions (CAP as AFA) Fed Agencies, Mil, American Red CrossFed Agencies, Mil, American Red Cross CD - Federal Agency ValidationCD - Federal Agency Validation

Corporate Missions (CAP)Corporate Missions (CAP) State, Local AgenciesState, Local Agencies

Processing TimeProcessing Time Transportation MissionsTransportation Missions Mission PrioritiesMission Priorities

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Know the Mission & System

CAP Mission is always support CAP Mission is always support Customer needs to request specific supportCustomer needs to request specific support

““Photo Recon of Evac RoutesPhoto Recon of Evac Routes Not “Have CAP Fly…..”Not “Have CAP Fly…..”

Customer may not know systemCustomer may not know system Be ready to adviseBe ready to advise Don’t be afraid to refer themDon’t be afraid to refer them

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Operations Training

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Air Force Mission Training $

Use NEC approved formula for initial allocation:Use NEC approved formula for initial allocation: Square Miles of the wing – 10%Square Miles of the wing – 10% Total Wing Membership – 15%Total Wing Membership – 15% Qualified Mission Pilots – 40%Qualified Mission Pilots – 40% Qualified Mission Observers – 35%Qualified Mission Observers – 35%

Utilize observer and pilot data in MIMS – that includes roll-Utilize observer and pilot data in MIMS – that includes roll-ins from WMU, Paperless Wing, and other systems ins from WMU, Paperless Wing, and other systems coordinated with CAP/IT & DO.coordinated with CAP/IT & DO.

Wing budgets have been decreased to support training for Wing budgets have been decreased to support training for new systems and aircraft as well as more focused training new systems and aircraft as well as more focused training through the Pilot Continuation Training Programthrough the Pilot Continuation Training Program

Regions can and do hold training funds for region level Regions can and do hold training funds for region level training programs, and may re-distribute funds when wings training programs, and may re-distribute funds when wings are under executing their programs.are under executing their programs.

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Cessna Glass Cockpit Training

Training for 42 Personnel (2 per new aircraft)Training for 42 Personnel (2 per new aircraft) Need highly experienced check pilots/CFIIsNeed highly experienced check pilots/CFIIs Ideally personnel comfortable working with high Ideally personnel comfortable working with high

tech equipment should be selected tech equipment should be selected Personnel need a full week to complete trainingPersonnel need a full week to complete training

2 days for travel (one on each end)2 days for travel (one on each end) 5 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training5 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training

Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be reimbursedFederal Travel Regulations will be reimbursed

Estimated Total Cost: $71K, split between FY05 Estimated Total Cost: $71K, split between FY05 ($44K) and FY06 ($27K)($44K) and FY06 ($27K)

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ARCHER Training

Training for 162 PersonnelTraining for 162 Personnel Need highly experienced crew members, not necessarily pilotsNeed highly experienced crew members, not necessarily pilots Personnel must be comfortable working with high tech Personnel must be comfortable working with high tech

equipment in flightequipment in flight May be necessary to require personnel to be capable of May be necessary to require personnel to be capable of

maintaining a Secret Security Clearancemaintaining a Secret Security Clearance Personnel need 5 full days to complete trainingPersonnel need 5 full days to complete training

2 days for travel (one on each end)2 days for travel (one on each end) 3 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training3 days of intensive classroom and in-flight training

Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be reimbursedTravel Regulations will be reimbursed

Estimated Total Cost: $122K split between FY05 ($27K) and Estimated Total Cost: $122K split between FY05 ($27K) and FY06 ($95K)FY06 ($95K)

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GA-8 Training

Training for 32 Personnel (2 per new aircraft)Training for 32 Personnel (2 per new aircraft) Need highly experienced check pilot/CFIIsNeed highly experienced check pilot/CFIIs

Personnel need 5 full days to complete trainingPersonnel need 5 full days to complete training 2 days for travel (one on each end)2 days for travel (one on each end) 3 days of intensive classroom and in-flight 3 days of intensive classroom and in-flight

trainingtraining Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the Lodging and Per Diem in accordance with the

Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be Joint Federal Travel Regulations will be reimbursedreimbursed

Estimated Total Cost: $39K (All in FY05)Estimated Total Cost: $39K (All in FY05)

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USAF National SAR School

Course Course NumberNumber

Course DatesCourse Dates Course LocationCourse Location Application Application DeadlineDeadline

06-0106-01 9-13 Jan 069-13 Jan 06 TRACEN TRACEN Yorktown, VAYorktown, VA

9 Dec 059 Dec 05

06-0206-02 13-17 Feb 0613-17 Feb 06 San Juan, PRSan Juan, PR 16 Jan 0616 Jan 06

06-0306-03 13-17 Mar 0613-17 Mar 06 Reno, NVReno, NV 10 Feb 0610 Feb 06

06-0406-04 17-21 Apr 0617-21 Apr 06 Lufkin, TXLufkin, TX 21 Mar 0621 Mar 06

06-0506-05 15-19 May 0615-19 May 06 TRACEN TRACEN Yorktown, VAYorktown, VA

14 Apr 0614 Apr 06

06-0606-06 19-23 Jun 0619-23 Jun 06 Kansas City, MOKansas City, MO 23 May 0623 May 06

06-0706-07 17-21 Jul 0617-21 Jul 06 Santa Fe, NMSanta Fe, NM 16 Jun 0616 Jun 06

06-0806-08 14-18 Aug 0614-18 Aug 06 TRACEN TRACEN Yorktown, VAYorktown, VA

14 Jul 0614 Jul 06

06-0906-09 18-22 Sep 0618-22 Sep 06 Marquette, MIMarquette, MI 22 Aug 0622 Aug 06

2006 Inland SAR Planner Course Schedule

Apply Online at: https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/inland_sar/

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National Emergency Services Academy (NESA)

11 Courses in three schools11 Courses in three schools National Ground Search And Rescue National Ground Search And Rescue

School (NGSAR)School (NGSAR) 2 Basic Courses2 Basic Courses 2 Advanced Courses2 Advanced Courses Team Leader CourseTeam Leader Course Wilderness First Responder CourseWilderness First Responder Course

Incident Command System School (ICSS)Incident Command System School (ICSS) Basic CourseBasic Course Advanced CourseAdvanced Course

Mission Aircrew School (MAS)Mission Aircrew School (MAS) Mission Pilot CourseMission Pilot Course Mission Observer CourseMission Observer Course

NESA will be run from 22 July – 7 August 2006, NESA will be run from 22 July – 7 August 2006, in two session weeks, running Sunday to in two session weeks, running Sunday to Saturday (Staff arrives one day early)Saturday (Staff arrives one day early)

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National Emergency Services Academy Continued

All Courses are conducted at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, All Courses are conducted at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN with support from the Indiana National GuardIN with support from the Indiana National Guard

2006 Student Fee: Expected to be $155 for any course2006 Student Fee: Expected to be $155 for any course Limited scholarships are available from the NESA Alumni Limited scholarships are available from the NESA Alumni

Association – Contact HQ CAP/DOS for more informationAssociation – Contact HQ CAP/DOS for more information Students can take multiple courses in back to back Students can take multiple courses in back to back

sessions, but not in the same weeksessions, but not in the same week Personnel completing all requirements for emergency Personnel completing all requirements for emergency

services specialties on site will receive 101 cards on site services specialties on site will receive 101 cards on site in accordance with CAPR 60-3, and take home necessary in accordance with CAPR 60-3, and take home necessary training documentationtraining documentation

Participants are responsible for their own transportation Participants are responsible for their own transportation and equipment though some assistance may be available and equipment though some assistance may be available upon requestupon request

Interested personnel can find additional information about Interested personnel can find additional information about any course and apply online at: any course and apply online at: http://www.homestead.com/ngsar/home.htmlhttp://www.homestead.com/ngsar/home.html

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Emergency Services Curriculum

Training materials are available in multiple formats:Training materials are available in multiple formats: Electronically via the Web Electronically via the Web

Most Up To Date including equivalencies for outside training (i.e.: Most Up To Date including equivalencies for outside training (i.e.: ICS)ICS)

Electronically via CD-RomElectronically via CD-Rom Distributed at least Annually to all Units (Expect in Fall)Distributed at least Annually to all Units (Expect in Fall) On Special Request as staffing allowsOn Special Request as staffing allows

Limited Paper via CAPMartLimited Paper via CAPMart Task Guides are currently availableTask Guides are currently available More available soonMore available soon

What’s coming in the future?:What’s coming in the future?: Updated Slides for Primary Training ProgramsUpdated Slides for Primary Training Programs More Courses and materials for SDIS & ARCHERMore Courses and materials for SDIS & ARCHER

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Online Training in FY04

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Online Training in FY05

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What Training is Available Online?

General ES Training (CAPT 116)General ES Training (CAPT 116) ES Continuing Education (CAPT 117)ES Continuing Education (CAPT 117) CAPF 5 Online CourseCAPF 5 Online Course Flight Release Officer Training CourseFlight Release Officer Training Course Satellite Digital Imaging System Training CourseSatellite Digital Imaging System Training Course Communications Specialty Track CoursesCommunications Specialty Track Courses NCPSC & other flight clinic type coursesNCPSC & other flight clinic type courses Cadet Orientation Pilot CourseCadet Orientation Pilot Course GA-8 Familiarization CourseGA-8 Familiarization Course Maule Familiarization CourseMaule Familiarization Course Skills Evaluator TrainingSkills Evaluator Training Counterdrug Orientation & Refresher TrainingCounterdrug Orientation & Refresher Training Glider Tow Pilot and Wing Runner CoursesGlider Tow Pilot and Wing Runner Courses Numerous Aerospace Education and Cadet Program Exams are also Numerous Aerospace Education and Cadet Program Exams are also

available onlineavailable online

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National Technology Center

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Formed in June of 1997 Formed in June of 1997 Detachment of CAP National HeadquartersDetachment of CAP National Headquarters Made part of the Operations DirectorateMade part of the Operations Directorate

Located on the Defense Supply Located on the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR)Center Richmond (DSCR) Near equipment sourcesNear equipment sources DoD Logistics SupportDoD Logistics Support

What is the NTC?What is the NTC?

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What do they do?

Depot-Level Maintenance FacilityDepot-Level Maintenance Facility Procurement and Distribution of all new Communications & Procurement and Distribution of all new Communications &

Electronics equipment for CAP Units nationwideElectronics equipment for CAP Units nationwide $5.84M just announced for infrastructure replacement$5.84M just announced for infrastructure replacement Repair defective units from the field and return to user Repair defective units from the field and return to user

without chargewithout charge Coordinate repairs to equipment by vendorsCoordinate repairs to equipment by vendors Engineering assistance and consultationEngineering assistance and consultation Avionics Exchange ProgramAvionics Exchange Program

Assigned after the CAP Supply Depot closureAssigned after the CAP Supply Depot closure

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What do they do?

Radio Communications CenterRadio Communications Center Provides CProvides C33 Communications support to CAP Field Communications support to CAP Field

Operating Units nationwideOperating Units nationwide Supports other Departments and Agencies as Supports other Departments and Agencies as

neededneeded Back-Up to CAP National Operations CenterBack-Up to CAP National Operations Center

Operation & Maintenance of Mission Operation & Maintenance of Mission Essential Computer SystemsEssential Computer Systems Used daily by CAP units nationwideUsed daily by CAP units nationwide Supports some external customersSupports some external customers

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What do they do?

Maintenance and Storage of CAP Maintenance and Storage of CAP Special Activity and Emergency Special Activity and Emergency Response Radio KitsResponse Radio Kits VHF & UHF Portable RadiosVHF & UHF Portable Radios VHF & UHF Temp Base StationsVHF & UHF Temp Base Stations HF-SSB Rapid Deployment KitsHF-SSB Rapid Deployment Kits

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What do they do?

Provide Emergency SupportProvide Emergency Support DSCR Crisis Action TeamDSCR Crisis Action Team AF HFGCS NetsAF HFGCS Nets FEMA / NECNFEMA / NECN NCS / SHARESNCS / SHARES

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What do they do?

AFRCC COOP SiteAFRCC COOP Site

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What do they do?

Ops Support and R&D Ops Support and R&D Supports the ATG in deploying SDIS & ARCHERSupports the ATG in deploying SDIS & ARCHER HF E-Mail SystemsHF E-Mail Systems Aircraft UHF carry-on packageAircraft UHF carry-on package

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Reports &Tools

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Communications EquipmentManagement System (CEMS)

Web-based equipment accounting systemWeb-based equipment accounting system Puts control of comm assets at the wing levelPuts control of comm assets at the wing level

Wing DC can delegate appropriate actions to unitsWing DC can delegate appropriate actions to units True “Cradle to Grave” life-cycle tracking and True “Cradle to Grave” life-cycle tracking and

management of resourcesmanagement of resources Tracks assignment down to the member, vehicle or siteTracks assignment down to the member, vehicle or site

Warns DC 30 days before a membership expiresWarns DC 30 days before a membership expires Reminds communications officer when annual Reminds communications officer when annual

revalidations are neededrevalidations are needed Fills out and prints all required formsFills out and prints all required forms Provides automatic email notification of on-line actions to Provides automatic email notification of on-line actions to

NHQ, commander, wing DC, SD, or whoever needs itNHQ, commander, wing DC, SD, or whoever needs it Bar coded ID tags for ease of inventoryBar coded ID tags for ease of inventory

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CEMS Example

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NRCG Repeater Coverage Plots

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Web Mission Information Reporting System (WMIRS)

Active Mission Tracking & ReportingActive Mission Tracking & Reporting Aircraft Status & Flying Hour Reporting Aircraft Status & Flying Hour Reporting

(CAPF 18)(CAPF 18) Alert Resource ReportingAlert Resource Reporting Key Resource TrackingKey Resource Tracking

SDISSDIS ARCHERARCHER

New Tools are being developed every day New Tools are being developed every day to meet internal and external customer to meet internal and external customer requirementsrequirements

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CAPF 18 Reporting

Reports are due by the 20Reports are due by the 20thth of each month of each month Fiscal year flying hour reports must be updated by 31 Fiscal year flying hour reports must be updated by 31

October of the next FY to meet other national reporting October of the next FY to meet other national reporting requirementsrequirements

Negative reports are requiredNegative reports are required Be sure to include member owned flying time and report Be sure to include member owned flying time and report

aircraft maintenance down daysaircraft maintenance down days Make sure aircraft maintainers and responsible staff officers Make sure aircraft maintainers and responsible staff officers

update the aircraft statusupdate the aircraft status If you need assistance assigning additional personnel If you need assistance assigning additional personnel

privileges contact HQ CAP/DOS (Terry Raymond)privileges contact HQ CAP/DOS (Terry Raymond) It is possible to assign individual aircraft custodians It is possible to assign individual aircraft custodians

privileges – don’t be afraid to askprivileges – don’t be afraid to ask

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CAPF 82 Reporting

Reports are due by the 20Reports are due by the 20thth of each month of each month Fiscal year flying hour reports must be updated Fiscal year flying hour reports must be updated

by 31 October of the next FY to meet other by 31 October of the next FY to meet other national reporting requirementsnational reporting requirements

Negative Reports are RequiredNegative Reports are Required The CAPF 82 is important because this allows us The CAPF 82 is important because this allows us

to make budget estimates for available funding to to make budget estimates for available funding to support customerssupport customers

Wing Commanders can view data through the Wing Commanders can view data through the national web site and selecting CAPF 82 on the national web site and selecting CAPF 82 on the Forms pageForms page

If you need assistance accessing the reports or If you need assistance accessing the reports or assigning privileges for your personnel, contact assigning privileges for your personnel, contact HQ CAP/DOS (Norm Ginther)HQ CAP/DOS (Norm Ginther)

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Online Alert Rosters

Automatically forwarded to AFRCC and AFNSEP Automatically forwarded to AFRCC and AFNSEP Special cases can be handled for situations like Special cases can be handled for situations like

rotating pagers or another local contact processrotating pagers or another local contact process If your wing has a special need to support this, feel free to If your wing has a special need to support this, feel free to

contact the NOC for supportcontact the NOC for support The ability to adjust the report for special cases at the wing The ability to adjust the report for special cases at the wing

and region level is under development – expect more soonand region level is under development – expect more soon Be sure to update your information as changes occurBe sure to update your information as changes occur

We. AFRCC, or AFNSEP may contact the wrong personnel We. AFRCC, or AFNSEP may contact the wrong personnel first otherwisefirst otherwise

Some resource data is only available locally – until we Some resource data is only available locally – until we have day to day access to updates, we must rely on your have day to day access to updates, we must rely on your staff for currency and reliability of the informationstaff for currency and reliability of the information

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SDIS Status Reporting

There are currently 56 complete systems nationally There are currently 56 complete systems nationally being maintained by regional and wing custodians being maintained by regional and wing custodians as well as 13 trays for hot swapping systems as well as 13 trays for hot swapping systems already in the field already in the field

We expect that there will be at least 7 more We expect that there will be at least 7 more complete systems by the close of FY05, many of complete systems by the close of FY05, many of which will be maintained by wing custodians, as which will be maintained by wing custodians, as well as 15 more trays – that does not include many well as 15 more trays – that does not include many locally funded systems or trays being procuredlocally funded systems or trays being procured

System custodians need to keep the status of their System custodians need to keep the status of their systems updated - there is great interest in these systems updated - there is great interest in these systems, and the NOC can’t offer our services systems, and the NOC can’t offer our services accurately unless it is kept currentaccurately unless it is kept current

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ARCHER Status Reporting

16 Complete Systems will be fielded by 16 Complete Systems will be fielded by June of FY06June of FY06

1 Spare will be kept at the NTC for 1 Spare will be kept at the NTC for shipping in an emergency or routine shipping in an emergency or routine maintenancemaintenance

Just like SDIS, the system custodians Just like SDIS, the system custodians will need to keep the status of their will need to keep the status of their system updated - there is already great system updated - there is already great interest in these systems as well.interest in these systems as well.

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Summary

CAP is a cost-effective force multiplierCAP is a cost-effective force multiplier Rapidly employing advanced technology toolsRapidly employing advanced technology tools

This is what our customers want/needThis is what our customers want/need NOC is automating processes to better serve the fieldNOC is automating processes to better serve the field We have many online tools and training programs to We have many online tools and training programs to

assist personnel in the field and more are comingassist personnel in the field and more are coming CAP is definitely on 1CAP is definitely on 1stst AF/NORTHCOM’s checklist AF/NORTHCOM’s checklist Total professionalism in all that we do is the key to Total professionalism in all that we do is the key to increased mission taskings from 1increased mission taskings from 1stst AF/NORTHCOM AF/NORTHCOM Call us if you need helpCall us if you need help

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