OPERATIONS PLAN - Oregon Wing Emergency Services Exercise

Troutdale, OR - 13 April 2002

Revision Date: 5 April, 2002

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Table of Contents:

  1. General
  2. Notification & Application
  3. Exercise Description
  4. Training Objectives
  5. Flight Operations
  6. Ground Operations
  7. Communications
  8. Cadet Participation
  9. Safety
  10. Staff Requirements
  11. Uniform Requirements
  12. Administration
  13. Facilities
  14. Logistics
  15. Military Support Requirements
  16. Other Agency Involvement
  17. Public Affairs
  18. Contingencies
Annex A – Exercise Coordinators

Annex B – Mission Staging Area Details

Annex C – Incident Communications Plan

Annex D – Lodging Information

Annex E – Staff Assignments

Annex F – Demobilization Plan

Annex G - Ambulance Service Providers

  1. GENERAL

This exercise will be an unfunded training SAREX hosted by the Metropolitan Composite Squadron (36085) of the Oregon Wing.. The exercise will be run from Hanger One at Troutdale Airport (TTD) located on the North side of the airport to the East of the Tower. The Mission will open at 07:00 local Saturday 12 April, 2002 and will conclude at 19:00 the same day. (all times are local unless otherwise identified)

Mission Symbol: B12

Mission Number: XXX

Project Officer: Captain Chris Scheck

  1. NOTIFICATION AND APPLICATION

The Mission SAREX schedule has been published in the OR Wing Activities calendar. Separate notification letters have been sent to the squadrons along with notification on Oregon CapTalk.

To participate members must have current ES qualifications (standard or trainee) for the position(s) for which they wish to participate. No pre-arrival notification is required.

  1. EXERCISE DESCRIPTION

The mobilization team will begin the base set up Saturday morning 13 April 2002 at 07:00.

The base will open at 08:00 Saturday morning 13 April 2002 for personnel sign in and assignments. The aircrews and balance of mission participants are expected to arrive between 08:00 and 08:30.

The general briefing will be provided at 08:45 Saturday morning 13 April 2002 . The first sorties will launched no later than 09:30. All sorties will be recovered by 18:00.

Training will be provided in the following areas/skills

  • Air Crew training - Sorties will be planned to provide basic scanner and observer training for the aircrews. This will include flight crew management and operations, communications, air crew operations familiarization, scanner techniques and airborne ELT DF operations.
  • Mission Radio Operator - MRO skills training will be conducted at both the base and local remote locations to simulate wide area communications requirements.
  • Base Staff – Base Staff position training in the use of the WMU will also be provided in an OJT fashion. It is expected that air crew personnel will each serve a couple of hours in a base staff position to both learn the position and support the mission operations.

Base will demobilize from 1800 to 1900 on 13 April 2002.

  1. TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The primary training objective of this mission is to provide fight training for scanner and observer trainees. The full list of objectives are:

  • Fight training for scanner and observer trainees
  • Mission Radio Operator (MRO) training to MRO trainees
  • Mission base staff position and WMU training to staff and operations ES personnel
  • Provide form 91 checkrides as time is available.
  1. FLIGHT OPERATIONS

The SAREX will use all available operational corporate aircraft as well as member owned aircraft.

All corporate aircraft assigned to this mission will be expected at Mission Base 13 April 2002 before 08:30 and will remain at the base until the mission activities are concluded by 18:00..

Pilots of Corporate aircraft that are to be flown to TTD for this exercise must comply with all applicable regulations regarding mission symbol B12 flights

Aircraft will park in the transient parking area at TTD located east of Hanger One.

Operations will be maintaining a situation board showing the location of assets along with a computerized status board. There will be no formal role call of aircraft but aircrews will be expected to report to mission base in accordance with the Comm Plan ICS form 205a annex C

Flight Safety: The safety team will review the sortie routes prior to flight activities and will post any operational hazards and requirements to mitigate the hazards. At any time the sustained surface winds reach 25 knots or the cross wind component becomes greater than 14 knots the flight operations will be discontinued.

Outbound sorties will be dispatched on “OUTBOUND” CAPF 104’S. The PIC will be expected to phone mission base or the designee as briefed with their down time and total enroute Hobbs time and ending tach reading.

  1. GROUND OPERATIONS

No ground operations will be conducted during this exercise.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS

Communications training is part of the mission objectives for this exercise. The Communications Unit Leader is responsible for preparation of the ICS form 205a Incident Communications Plan (annex C) to assure that this requirement is met. Use of existing area repeaters, airborne relays and ground relays will be employed as needed. The Mission base will use cellular telephone to provide outside telephone service.

Communications equipment facilities will be backed-up with a combination of fault tolerance design (battery backup on the repeater) and redundant facilities and equipment. Any failure in required communication equipment in vehicles or aircraft will require the sortie to be aborted or cancelled until the issue can be resolved.

  1. CADET PARTICIPATION

Up to 20 cadets may participate in the mission operations. One Cadet Leader will work with the planning staff to assure that the cadets are rotated into the staff positions and relieved when appropriate. The areas of activity will be Administration, Safety, Flight Line Monitor, Communications and Planning. The training should include the set up of the computer network and mission base facilities as well as the use of the Mission Management Utility program.

One Senior Cadet supervisor will be in charge of maintaining record of the cadets that are at the base along with information on each cadet for any emergency contact numbers and special medical needs.

  1. SAFETY

The Safety Officer will follow the safety checklist. Employ assistants as required to review Operations and Mission Base safety issues. The Safety officer may establish appropriate procedures to assure a safe operation. These will be posted on the general information board and outlined at the morning briefings.

The Safety officer has the authority to shut down mission operations if there is any serious safety concern until the issue can be resolved.

  1. STAFF REQUIREMENTS

The Staff positions will be determined by the IC with priority given to Safety Officer, Planning Section Chief, Operations Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Administration Section Chief and Public Affairs Officer. Refer to annex E for a complete list of staff assignments.

  1. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  • For Mission Base personnel any CAP approved uniform is acceptable.
  • For Ground Team personnel the CAP Utility Uniform or BDU is the preferred uniform with boots. Exceptions may be made by the Operations Section Chief provided the uniform is appropriate for the function of the Ground Team Member.
  • For Air Crews the preferred uniform is Nomex Flight suit with sturdy (leather or leather/synthetic design) full or ¾ height boots while on mission sorties. The CAP Utility Uniform or BDU uniform may also be worn.
  1. ADMINISTRATION

All personnel arriving at the mission base must present themselves to Administration to sign in themselves and any vehicle or aircraft into the mission. The sign-in will be done on computer using the MMU program. This will verify credentials at the same time. Sign in issues will be after all others have been signed in

The administration section will periodically print a list of members and assets signed into the mission.

  • Administration will maintain the following forms for manual use. (10) ICS212, (10) ICS218.
  • Administration will provide Operations with (5) CAPF99, (5) CAPF107 and (60) CAPF104.
  • Administration will provide Command with (5) CAPF122
  1. FACILITIES
Classrooms:

No classrooms or equipment will be required for this exercise

Operations Area:

The upstairs office and meeting room suite in Hanger One at Troutdale Airport will be utilized for the mission base staff areas, general briefing and crew rest areas. The exact layout will be determined the day of the exercise. Communications will be located in a suitable area. In the even the MICU 814 is used for base communications, it will be located just outside the runway side door of Hanger One on the South side of the building. Cabling can be run through the door an up the stairs as required.

  1. LOGISTICS

Coffee service will be available on a self service basis. Vending machines are located on the first floor of Hanger One. Lunch will be up to the individual members.

Demobilization will be performed in accordance with the Demobilization plan in Annex F

Ambulances are listed in Annex G, but in case of emergency first call 911.

Local transportation will not be provided through the Support Services section.

Lodging arrangements must be made by the individual members.:

  1. MILITARY SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

No military support will be required.

  1. OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

No other agency involvement is planned..

  1. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Public Affair’s support is not anticipated. If required, the Wing PAO will provide support on an on-call basis.

  1. CONTINGENCIES

No contingencies have been planned for cancellations due to weather and they will be dealt with at the time

In the event that ORWG is tasked with a real incident, the need for the training operation to be suspended/cancelled will be determined. If required, the training mission will be suspended/cancelled and the operations will change objectives to service the mission request. A determination for the relocation of the ICP and support functions be made at that time. If the mission request can be handled with resources not committed to the training exercise, the new mission will be staffed and supported separate from the training mission which will continue as planned.

Annex A – Exercise Coordinators

Captain Chris Scheck – IC and host unit commander

2LT Brian Bishop – Washington County Composite Squadron exercise Point of Contact

Annex B – Mission Staging Area Details

Pilot Information-
A Pilot's Guide To Troutdale Airport

Airport Overview
Troutdale Airport is located on the east side of Portland and is at the gateway to the scenic Columbia River Gorge. With more than 75,000 operations annually, Troutdale is a popular airport for fixed-wing flight training, scenic tours and recreational flying.
Troutdale Airport has a 5,400-foot single runway, control tower, one full-service fixed-based operator (FBO) and more than a dozen limited-service FBOs, such as flight schools, aircraft maintenance services and component repair. The airport covers 300 acres north of Interstate 84 and south of the Columbia River. It has easy access from Interstate 84.
The Port of Portland purchased Troutdale Airport in 1942. It served as a reliever airport for commercial traffic until the 1950s. Troutdale Airport was especially useful in 1948 when the current Portland International Airport was covered for several months by water as a result of the Vanport Flood. In addition to Troutdale, the Port owns and operates Portland International Airport, Hillsboro Airport and Mulino Airport.

Airport Services

1. / Air Traffic Control Tower / 503-665-0108
2. / Port of Portland / 1-800-547-8411
- / Maintenance Hotline / 503-460-4683
- / General Aviation Manager / 503-460-4125
- / General Aviation Operations Manager Office / 503-693-1963
- / Maintenance Office / 503-661-3834
3. / Aero West Flight Center (FBO, FAA Limited FBO) / 503-661-4940
4. / Right Approach Aviation (flight training, charters rental) / 503-674-7971
5. / Emerald Aircrafters (manufacture, maintenance) / 503-667-3282
6. / Gorge Winds Aviation (Limited FBO) / 503-665-2823
7. / Premier Aircraft Engines (engine maintenance) / 503-661-4184
8. / Rapitron (avionics maintenance) / 503-492-7600
9. / Troutdale Aircraft Services (maintenance) / 503-666-3838
10. / Troutdale Avionics (avionics maintenance) / 503-492-4335
11. / Western Aircraft Propeller (propeller maintenance) / 503-667-8865
12. / Engine Components NW (engine component repair) / 503-667-8865
13. / Isolair, Inc. (helicopter components) / 503-492-2105
14. / Individual Hangar Assoc. (T-hangars) / 503-761-4902
15. / Nelson Hangars (T-hangars) / 503-408-0720
16. / Northwest Aero Inc. (T-Hangars) / 503-223-7667
17. / Pacific Labor Supply (T-Hangars) / 503- 691-0336
Runways
07/25 - 5,400’ x 150’
Navaids
Rwy 7 - NDB,VASI
Rwy 25 - GPS,VASI
Frequencies
TWR/CTAF - 120.9
GRND - 121.8
PDX APR/DEP - 126.0
MMV FSS - 122.6
Unicom 122.95 / Location
10nm East of PDX
Elevation: 35’ MSL
ASOS
492-2887
Weight Bearing Capacity
19,000lbs.(s)

Troutdale Airport - Noise Abatement Program
Operating an airport near residential areas while ensuring a safe and efficient air transportation system is a nationwide challenge. Courteous and responsible pilots are the key to a successful noise management program. Key elements of a successful program are avoiding unnecessary residential overflights and flying as quietly as safety permits.
Please help us maintain a Good Neighbor relationship with the surrounding communities by following the recommended noise abatement procedures illustrated in the section below. Safety always supersedes fly neighborly procedures. The procedures described in this guide are not intended to preempt the prerogative or responsibilities of the pilot-in-command for aircraft operation. The procedures also are not intended to conflict with ATC instructions, which are the exclusive authority of the FAA.
Be courteous—fly neighborly
For a copy of the Pilot's Guide, contact the General Aviation Office at 503-460-4178.

Recommended VFR Procedures
Safety permitting, avoid flying over nearby residential areas when arriving or departing Troutdale Airport. Please follow these procedures when safety, weather, and ATC instructions permit:
Touch-and-go patterns: during hours the tower is closed (10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.), remain in closed traffic pattern on the north side of the runway.
Touch-and-go patterns: during hours the FAA tower is operating (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) expect:
• 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. north side of runway
• 10:00 - 8:00 p.m. south side of runway
• 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. north side of runway
Departing the traffic pattern, expect:
• Runway 25 – right or left crosswind departure
• Runway 7 – right or left crosswind departure or runway heading
Annex C – Incident Communications Plan

INCIDENT RADIOInc NameDate/TimeOperational

COMMUNCATIONSPreparedPeriod

PLANDate/Time

TTD6 Apr 0213 Apr 02

Sarex08000700/1900

Base Radio Channel Utilization

System/CacheChannelFunctionFrequencyAssignment

1Admin148.125Admin

4Air/Grd149.5375Air/Ground

Air/Air123.1Air/Air

Remarks: Non CAP aircraft will use 123.1

Other area operations will be conducted on 148.125 Simplex. The "Alice"

repeater may or may not be useable depending on the need for a tone

change. If the tone has changed then use of the Blanton repeater tone

will give access.

Annex D – Lodging Information

Not required

Annex E – Staff Assignments

Will be assigned based on personnel in attendance.

Annex F – Demobilization Plan
Personnel
  • All personnel are to check out with the Admin Section prior to departure from the base.
  • Individuals requiring air transport back to their home base will notify Admin of their requirements. Admin will coordinate transportation with Operations.
  • Individuals requiring ground transport back to their home base will notify Admin of their requirements. Admin will coordinate transportation with the Ground Support Branch Director.
Facilities
  • The facility is to be returned to it’s pre-mission state as soon as possible after the close of mission operations.
  • The Ground Support Branch Director along with the Facilities Unit Leader will use available personnel to return the facility to the required arrangement.
  • All facility equipment that has been borrowed and is not part of the facility’s complement of equipment will be returned as appropriate.
  • All signs and flagging will be removed and either retained for future use or disposed if no longer serviceable.
  • All trash will be collected and removed from the facility and placed in an appropriate trash receptacle.
Aircraft
  • Aircraft return crews will be arranged by Operations. Aircraft will be returned to their original home bases unless a change is required and approved by the Oregon Wing Director of Operations or designate.
  • All PICs will file outbound CAPF 104s through Planning using the MMU.
  • The PIC of Corporate aircraft will notify the aircraft manager for his/her aircraft as soon as possible upon arrival at the aircraft’s home base. The PIC will review any problems/issues with the aircraft with the aircraft manager.
  • All Corporate aircraft will be refueled prior to departure from the base and then upon arrival at their home base.
  • PICs of Corporate aircraft are to complete all necessary paperwork and log entries IAW CAP and ORWG procedures.
  • PICs of POAs will refuel prior to departure as appropriate and IAW FAA regulations and common practice.
Vehicles
  • Assigned drivers will return Corporate vehicles to their respective home bases upon release from the Mission Base.
  • All Corporate vehicles will refuel before departure from the base and then refuel upon arrival at their home base leaving the vehicle with a full tank.
  • Drivers of Corporate vehicles are to complete all necessary paperwork and log entries IAW CAP and ORWG procedures.
  • Drivers of POVs will refuel as soon as possible upon their arrival at their home bases.
Communications
  • The Communications Unit Leader will restore the base communications facility to it’s pre-mission condition when advised by the Logistics Chief at the conclusion of active operations.
  • Communications will continue to monitor the CAP 148.150 MHz to support normal communications requirements.
  • All communications vans will be repacked and returned to their home bases. Assigned drivers will refuel the vehicles and any fuel cans prior to departure and then refuel the vehicles upon arrival at their home bases.
Annex G – Ambulance Service Providers

Oregon Licensed Ambulance Service Providers for Multnomah County

2670 Ambulances

American Medical Response Northwest, Inc.

PO Box 15339 Ground: 55

Portland OR 97293-5339 Marine:0

Fixed Wing:0

(503) 231-6300 Fax: (503) 235-1365 Rotary Wing: 0

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Contact Person: Randall J. Lauer Total: 55

Medical Director: Jonathan Jui, MD

Agency Type: Private

Level of Care: BLS-F ILS-F ALS-F