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SAFETY

Brief

Lt Col Paul MondouxDirector of Safety NER CAP

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Topics

Air CrewsVehicle Operations

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MP Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibility: Pilot the aircraft in a safe and proficient manner, following all CAP and FAA rules and regulations

Second: Remember that you are a pilot, not a scanner

The mission pilot is responsible for incorporating Operational Risk Management and Crew Resource Management principles and practices into each mission.

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MP Duties & Responsibilities

In addition to these duties, the pilot must perform all the duties of the observer if no qualified observer is on board.

In addition to the duties of Pilot-in-Command: Responsible for obtaining complete briefings and

for planning sorties

Thoroughly brief the aircrew before flight, including a briefing on their responsibilities during all phases of the upcoming flight

Obtain a proper flight release

Enforce sterile cockpit rules

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MP Duties & Responsibilities

Sterile cockpit rules; all unnecessary talk is suspended and collision avoidance becomes the priority of each crewmember.

Fly search patterns as completely and precisely as possible; report any deviations from the prescribed patterns during debriefing

Monitor the observer and ensure all events, sightings and reports are recorded and reported

Fill out all forms accurately, completely and legibly

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“IMSAFE”

IllnessMedicationStressAlcoholFatigueEmotion

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Safety — Three Rules

NEVER sacrifice safety to save time

CHECKLISTS Use established procedures and checklists

COMMON SENSE You may have to deviate from common procedures — if you do, use common sense and prudent judgment (see Rule #1)

The most dangerous part of a mission is driving to and from the airport or mission base!

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Safety In/Around Aircraft

No smoking Keep clear Fire on the ground Moving and loading the aircraft Entry/Egress - normal and emergency Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (<1,000’) Fuel management – you have an interest in

making sure you don’t run out of fuel. The pilot should brief the crew on how much fuel will be needed and where you’ll refuel, if necessary.

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Safety during Taxiing

Taxiing – all crewmembers assist the pilot Prevent collisions with other aircraft and

vehicles Help the pilot find and stay on the taxiway (bad

weather, low visibility, night on an unlighted airport)

Be familiar with airport signs and markings Runway markings are white and taxiway

markings are yellow

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Trainees & Inexperienced Crew

Trainees: Extra time on briefing, duties & responsibilities When not to interrupt (sterile cockpit)

Inexperienced crew (or not proficient): Extra time on briefing May have to assume some duties Check 101T cards

Flight line marshallers may be cadets or seniors on their first mission Be alert and have your crew stay alert

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Survival and Urgent Care

What is your most important survival tool?

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Your attitude!

Having a positive mental attitude is often the difference between life and death in a survival

situation. Be mentally prepared to survive in the wilderness for the rest of your life, or it might be

the rest of your life!

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Preparation

Carry a survival kit in the aircraft and be sure all crew members know what is in the kit and how to use it. Inspect contents periodically

Rhoda’s Rule states, “If you cannot walk from the end of the runway to the terminal without getting cold then you are not dressed properly!”

Consider the weather over the worst conditions you are flying over

Carry your cell phone (fully charged)

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Remember...

A little planning and a few pieces of equipment could be the difference between life and death! Prepare for the area and conditions you will operating in and update your survival kit seasonally. Finally, remember your most important tool is your WILL TO SURVIVE!

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CAP Vehicle Orientation

BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF CIVIL AIR PATROL

VEHICLES to reduce MSIHAPS

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PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS

CAPF 73 is a checklist This checklist covers the necessary items to

insure for a safe start of the day

This inspection is to be done each and every day the vehicle is to be operated

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CHECKLIST

FOLLOW THE CAPF 73 CHECKLIST

FOLLOW THE CAPF 73 CHECKLIST

FOLLOW THE CAPF 73 CHECKLIST

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CAP Vehicle Policies

Drive CAP vehicles with running Lights and Headlights on

Check tire pressure routinely Van drivers must stay below posted speed limit

Seatbelts are Mandatory Drivers will not place vehicle in motion until

confirmation that all equipment is secured and all seat belts are fastened. 

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CAP Vehicle Policies (cont’d)

Will use a spotter for backing whenever possible. While the vehicle is in motion, provide adequate

spacing between the CAP Vehicle and the car in front by using the “3 second rule”. 

Whenever pulled off to the side of the road, The emergency flashers must be on.

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CAP Vehicle Policies (cont’d)

While stopped at intersections, maintain adequate spacing between the CAP Vehicle and the vehicle in front.  Maintain enough distance to observe the rear tires of the car ahead touching the pavement.  Before proceeding, verify that traffic to the left and right of the intersection has stopped and if a vehicle is ahead of you, insure that it is actually moving away from you before you proceed.

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CAP Vehicle Policies (cont’d)

Practice Operational Risk Management at all times:

                 Be consistently alert     Identify potential hazard(s)     Assess risks presented     Determine corrective action(s)     Initiate corrective action(s)     Assess results

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ROAD HAZARDS

The potential for road hazards are endless Listed is some of the more common problems

Potholes Curves/Blind Curves “mild to extreme” Speed Bumps Inclines/declines/Blind hills or valleys/Mountains Construction Zones Animals Other vehicles Pedestrians/Crosswalks/Joggers Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards Motorcycles

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WEATHER CONDITIONS Cont’d

HAIL/SLEET pellets to softball size usually related with Thunderstorms

RAIN light, moderate, or heavy SNOW blinding or whiteouts WIND strong or gusting BLACK ICE (unseen) CAUTION high profile vehicles are subjected to the

possibility loss of control or being overturned

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WEATHER CONDITIONS Cont’d

Driving Tips for Winter

Bridges freeze before roadway

Watch for slick conditions such as BLACK ICE very hard to see

Mirror brackets will freeze first look for signs of ice cycles this will tell you if the roads are

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WEATHER CONDITIONS Cont’d

Keep your speed down

Keep your distance from other vehicles

Always steer into the skid

Rear to the right steer right

Rear to the left steer left

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

What is happening around you is very vital to know when:

Reacting to a failure or emergency Be proactive and the outcome will be a

better one

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PHYSICAL IMSAFE

ILLNESS MEDICATION STRESS ALCOHOL FATIGUE EMOTION

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NON COMPLIANT

IGNORING or DISOBEYING SIGNAGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS SPEEDING WEAVING THROUGH TRAFFIC DRIVING TO CLOSE TO VEHICLE

(TAILGATING) POOR JUDGMENT

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POST TRIP INSPECTION

BEING A SEARCH AND RESCUE ORGANIZATION WE NEED TO BE READY TO BE ACTIVATED AT A MOMENTS NOTICE THIS INCLUDES ALL ASSETS SO WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED USING THE VEHICLE MAKE SURE THAT IT IS CLEAN, FUELED AND READY TO GO.

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