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HAWK MOUNTAIN RANGER SCHOOL
Aircrew Survival Course

14-19 July 2026

Aircrew Survival Course

COURSE SPECIFIC DATES

14 July: 0800 Arrival

Students may arrive early between 1800-2130 on 13 July for travel purposes

 

19 July: 1330 Dismissal

Students may stay late until 1000 on 20 July for travel purposes

DESCRIPTION

Aircrew Survival Course
Can you survive in the woods with just what is in your aircraft? This 6-day course is designed to teach you just that, and more. For all Aircrew Members (senior members only), this course will provide invaluable information on how to survive until help arrives.

The Ranger Instructor Staff is well versed in all aspects of survival training. Students will experience hands-on outdoor classroom training and three days of practical survival experience in the field.

The course will cover Egress Training, Initial Survival Concerns, Survival Kits, The WILL TO SURVIVE, Improvising Equipment, Communications, Signaling, Land Navigation, First Aid, Personal Hygiene, Nutrition, Water Procurement, Basic Survival Skills for all Regions, Shelter, Weather, Fire Building, and the practical experience of survival.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 Senior Member Only Course
  • Must have completed Level 1 
  • Must have completed Cadet Protection Training 
  • Current CAP membership
  • GES
  • IS 100
  • IS 700
  • First Aid Certificate
  • ICUT (online portion)
  • ​Must be in Physical Category 1 throughout the duration of the school.
    • CAP Physical Categories are described in CAPR 60-50 (No physical restrictions)

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • CAP Flight Suits are acceptable uniform wear for this course.
  • If you have a survival kit for your plane we suggest you bring it along, if possible along with any routine gear you would personally carry during flight operations
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Course Fee

$325.00 - Includes food, training, and some safety equipment.

Location

HMRS Training Facility

Kempton, PA

CAP Flight Suits are acceptable uniform wear for this course.

Squadron Commander

Lt Col Robert Gardner

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