The Ground Team and the Ground Team Leader

LtCol. Mark T. Webster, CAP Director of Emergency Services Vermont Wing

Overview
Role of the Ground Team Leader Mission Responsibilities of the Ground Team leader Ground Team Composition and Member's Duties

Role of the Ground Team Ldr.

Leader: Control the actions of the team when on a mission. Manager: Responsible for development and training of the team

The GTL delegates tasks to the team members. He does not do all of them himself.

Mission Responsibilities
Safety of the Ground Team Complete assigned task

Find

- Search for clues Identify Provide necessary aid Provide other assistance

Safety is our highest priority!

Team Positions
Team leader Assistant team leaders Navigators Radio Operators Data Recorders Medics Skirmish Line members

Duties of the GTL

Before the Mission

Develop

and train the ground team have proper documentation, equipment and supplies

In Route to the Mission

Assign

members to specific duties

Are you ready for an extended deployment?

At the Mission Base

Sign in - get ready for immediate deployment Get briefed Plan your sortie Brief your team

General

mission info Sortie info Safety Briefing Procedures for find, accident or injury

Insure team is properly equipped

During the Sortie

Insure the safety of the team Lead the team: Control the behavior and insure the individual responsibilities are being accomplished At the find:

Determine

if the area is safe Determine first aid requirements Direct radio contact with base Start search for additional passengers Secure the site Collect info required by AFRCC

Navigators

Before the mission:

Be

knowledgeable in plotting, triangulation, lat. & long. system. Know how to read a road map.

At the Mission Base

Sign

in - Be ready for immediate deployment Obtain and plot mission info Flight path ELT hits LKP Areas Searched

Navigators - On the Mission

During the Sortie

Plotting Determine

best way into search areas Keep track of team position Keep team on correct compass bearing

At the Find
Remain

Calm Stay Put until ordered otherwise locate target and relay info to GLT and Radio Ops Evacuation route Other duties as assigned by GTL

Radio Operators

Before the Mission

Know

CAP radio procedures

At the Mission Base

Sign

in and prepare for immediate deployment Obtain necessary communication info Mission base call sign Radio frequencies and PL tones Check-in procedures Telephone numbers Team call signs Alternate communications methods

Radio Operators - On the Mission

On the Sortie
Operate

radio for GTL Monitor and relay mission info Radio check-ins

At the find
Remain Stay

calm

put Relay info to mission base Site location Identification Requests for assistance

Data Recorders

Before the Mission

Understand

the role and function of the data recorder Have necessary equipment Develop legible writing

At the Mission Base

Sign

in - Prepare for immediate deployment Prepare team copy of general SAR/DR briefing form Obtain and record weather information Obtain local law enforcement / emergency phone #'s

Data Recorders - on the Mission

Record time departed & at major waypoints Record time, location and bearing of DR readings Record time DF first heard Record SARSAT and ELT hits Record radio messages and radio check-ins Record orders relayed via radio Record interview information Record ramp search information Maintain all mission paperwork

Data Recorder - At the Find

Remain calm Stay put Record time GTL declares area safe or unsafe Record patient vital signs if required (relayed by medics) Sketch and/or photograph the crash site Record ELT info

Medics

Before the Mission

Obtain

medical history of team members Obtain BBP training

At the Mission Base

Sign

in and prepare for immediate departure Obtain medical info on additions to the team

Medics - on the Mission

On the Sortie
Insure

safety of team members Treat minor injuries Maintain medical log

At the Find
Remain

calm and stay put After GTL declares area safe, determine with the GTL, if first aid is needed. Coordinate with local emergency medical agencies

At Mission Conclusion
Evaluate Team Performance Develop additional training plans to address deficiencies Prepare for next mission.