27 November 2006

 

MEMORANDUM FOR: All SQUADRON COMMANDERS

 

FROM:  CC

 

SUBJECT: Policy Letter No. 32

    CAPR 60-1 JUNE 2004,CH.4, FLIGHT RELEASE OFFICER (FRO)

 

1. Background. During the Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) inspection conducted (8-11-06) by the Pacific Region/PLR SAV team, the Alaska Wing FRO program wing was found somewhat deficient in accordance with (IAW) CAPR 60-1 Chapter 4,and attachment 8.  To mention a few of PLR’s observations that require compliance, 1.) No documentation was found that indicated FRO’s has taken the annual National FRO test, 2.) No documentation that initial FRO training was accomplish, 3.) “That FRO’s” are not likely to sign the CAPF 99 prior to the actual flight, 4.) The units submit only one consolidated CAPF 99, a potential for improper release procedures.

 

2. Summary. FRO’s have a responsibility to assure to the best of their knowledge and ability that the pilot’s meet and comply with CAPR 60-1, region and wing supplements to 60-1, and wing Policy letter’s that apply to CAP aircraft and pilots flight. Although FRO’s are assigned by their squadron’s, they are also responsible to the Wing and must administer the FRO program IAW CAPR 60-1.

 

3.  Conclusion-Policy. Please insure that all your assigned FRO’s read, understand, and will comply with chapter 4 and attachment 8 of CAPR 60-1 to include the additional requirements:

 

  1. Each unit will provide FRO training for their assigned FRO’s, and will announces in

advance their FRO training schedule so other close by unit FRO’s may attend the training and receive credit for same training.  The unit providing the training will provide the wing DO a copy of AKWG 103 with signature attendance used for the FRO training.

  1. The individual must meet the requirements IAW CAPR 60-1,ch.4, para 4-5 and document the training received to qualify as an FRO candidate.
  2. The FRO must complete the National on line FRO test and submit the results to his/her squadron.
  3. A certificate of completion must be placed in the FRO’s training jacket and a copy of the certificate will be provided the Wing Operations Officer.
  4. The FRO must re-new his/her status as a FRO by completing the annual National on-line FRO test.
  5. Each unit will document and submit a listing of their qualified and assigned FRO’s. The list will be submitted to the wing commander for his review and approval, at least yearly and as changes are made.
  6. When the approved FRO list is returned to the unit, the unit will post the FRO list for their squadron information and will provide a copy of that list to the Wing Director of Operations.
  7. It is the responsibility of the FRO to maintain his/her qualifying FRO status and submit the test results to their units for processing (this is an annual requirement).
  8. The unit will maintain an initial CAPF 99 at their base of flight operations for the release of the all flights. It will be acceptable by this wing if the unit/FRO wishes to maintain a separate 99 in his/her personal possession for release of a flight, but again, the 99 in the personal possession of the FRO must be signed prior to the release of the flight. (When the unit submits the end of month 99 IAW wing procedures, all 99’s in the possession of the FRO must be attached to the units initial CAPF 99 and submitted along with the unit initial CAPF 99).   It is acceptable for the unit to consolidate all active 99’s into one form 99, but all 99’s activated during the reporting period must be attached to the submittal form 99.
  9. It is highly recommended that all the units initiate (if they haven’t already) the TACTICAL RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET-TRMW (contact Wing headquarters for copy of the TRMW).  Copies of the TRMW will be maintained by the units and disposed of IAW CAPR 10-2, table 8(see disposal of 99).

 

4.  There shall be do deviation from this policy without the prior written permission of the Wing Commander or his designee.

 

 

                                                                                                CARL L BROWN, JR, Col, CAP

                                                                                                Commander Alaska Wing