MART Vol. II MO/MP - NESA - Civil Air Patrol

Once airborne, the observer provides navigation and communicationassistance, allowing the pilot to precisely fly the aircraft with a greater degree ofsafety. The observer also assists in enforcing "sterile cockpit" rules whennecessary. In flight, particularly the transit phase, the observer maintainssituational awareness in order to help ensure crew safety.The mission observer divides and assigns scanning responsibilities during hermission observer briefing, and ensures each scanner performs their assigned dutyduring flight. She monitors the duration of scanner activity, and enables thescanners to rest in order to minimize fatigue.NOTE: Mission Observers are required to complete the CAP Aircraft GroundHandling video and quiz as part of their Advanced Training. The link is located onthe CAP Safety homepage (http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety); select the"Aircraft Ground Handling (video)" link.1.2 The Observer LogThe observer must become proficient in using an in-flight navigational log. Acomplete chronological log should be maintained from take-off until landing, andshould include all events and sightings. Skill in maintaining the log requirestraining and experience. Remember, proficiency and confidence is gained throughpractice and application.It is important to log the geographical location of the search aircraft at the timeof all events and sightings (as a habit, always log the Hobbs time each time youmake a report or record an event or sighting). This information is the basis ofCAP Form 104, which is passed back to the incident commander and generalstaff after the debriefing and becomes a part of the total information that is thebasis for his subsequent actions and reports. Good logs give the staff a betterpicture of how the mission is progressing.If sketches or maps are made to compliment a sighting, note this and attachthem to the log. The log and all maps and sketches will be attached to the CAPF104.A sample Observer Log (and instructions) and a Search Area Work Sheet areincluded in Attachment 2, Flight Guide.1.3 FormsSome of the forms used by mission aircrew:CAPF 76 is a Radio Operator Authorization (ROA; optional). Requirementsare set forth in CAPR 100-1, Communications - Electronics.CAPF 101 (E), the Specialty Qualification Card, is used to identify missionqualifiedpersonnel. This form is obtained through eServices. Each member isrequired to have a valid 101 card to participate in missions.SQTR, Specialty Qualification Training Records, are available in eServices orcan be issued by the unit commander to define and document training towardqualification in an ES specialty. Observers use the MS SQTR and SAR/DRMission Pilots the MP SQTR.19