Group 8 SAREX
February 20, 2027 - February 21, 2027
Description: Conduct search/rescue, airborne photography and Waldo exercise to renew existing and gain new incident command staff, aircrew and ground team qualifications.
Objectives: a. Conduct all operations safely with zero preventable incidents or accidents. b. Provide approximately 30 aircrew members with proficiency and advanced task training, including AP, WALDO, with standard visual and ELT searches. Provide ground/air interaction if resources support. c. Provide approximately 15 ground team members with proficiency and advanced Ground Team Leader through Ground Team Member 3 task training, including one overnight in the field. d. Provide approximately 10 incident command staff members with proficiency and advanced and advanced task training for section chiefs, air and ground branch and communications.
