Search and Rescue (SAR): Perhaps best known for its search and rescue efforts, CAP now flies 95% of all federal inland SAR missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Langley AFB, Virginia. Outside of the continental United States, CAP supports the Joint Rescue Coordination Centers in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Just how effective are the CAP missions? More than 100 people are saved every year by CAP members.
Both cadets and seniors receive training in the class room and through field practicum during Search and Rescue Exercises (SAREX). Each member is evaluated and must pass a standardized set of criteria to earn their certifications. Every team that is called out to perform a mission is lead by a Team Leader who is fully qualified and received all of their certifications.
All members must complete OPEC and pass the General Emergency Services Test (GEN ES) before attending a SAREX. Cadets must have their Curry and Senior Officers must have completed Level One.
A list of the items you will need to bring with you when you attend a SAREX or actual mission.
Emergency Services Regulations
These are the regulations regarding CAP missions and training.
General Emergency Services Test
Before any member can attend and a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) they must complete the General ES Test. CAPT 116 both parts 1 and 2. It is suggested that you take them in 2 parts of 25 questions each rather than one section of all 50 questions. You have 5 chances to pass. If you do not, you must wait a month before you can retest.
Specialty Qualifications Training Records