17 October 2005

MEMORANDUM FOR CAP/AK WING SQUADRONS

FROM: CC

SUBJECT: Alaska Wing Policy No. 3

                   Authorized Airfields

1.This policy replaces the Alaska Wing/CC letter on the same subject, dated 16 November 1997, and is intended to convert the established guidance into the Wing’s standard numbered policy format.

2. IAW CAPR 60-1, para.2-2.b., this letter constitutes Wing Commander authorization for Alaska Wing aircrews to use civilian airfields not listed in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory.

A.     This authorization is granted only for actual, authorized SAR/CD missions.

B.     This authorization does not relieve aircrews from the responsibility of ensuring that written permission has been obtained from the owner/operator of an airfield prior to using it.

C.     The Pilot in Command (PIC) of an aircraft still bears final responsibility for the SAFE OPERATION of that aircraft and therefore must ensure that the following conditions are met:

1.      The landing area is safe in regard to length, size and obstructions to landing and takeoff.

2.      The aircraft is properly fitted and suited for the operations conducted.

3.      The PIC has been properly checked out, is current, and has received CAP instruction in that aircraft in the landing/takeoff conditions being used.

3.The Wing Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for this policy is Emergency Services. Contact the OPR if you have any questions or recommendations concerning this policy.

                                                                        CARL L BROWN, JR, Col., CAP

                                                                        Commander