EMERG.SERVICE

Emergency and Disaster Relief Services:
• 90 percent of inland search and rescue in the U.S., as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.

• Aerial reconnaissance for homeland security.

• Saved over 100 lives in FY 2010.

• Disaster-relief support to local, state and national organizations.......and more

Emergency Services is one of the primary missions of Civil Air Patrol. It is an integral part of our squadron activities. If you hear us talk about a SAREX, this is a Search And Rescue Exercise that usually takes place over a weekend. Senior members and Cadets train for Emergency Services although cadets are not permitted to train for aircrew positions until they are 18. Otherwise, Cadets train no differently than Senior members.

To get started in Emergency Services, all members must first complete Level I, then study for and take the General Emergency Services Test or GES116. Here are the links:

• General Emergency Services Power Point
• GES Questionnaire  (Select CAPT 116)

The next step in Emergency Services is determine what you want to do. It is recommended that you first become qualified as a Mission Staff Assistant and in doing so, you will get a feel for the types of specialities there are and which may interest you.