[SARA-Members] Vital Information on Opertation Octopus - Provincial Exercise

[Monica Ahlstrom]

Please note information below - it is important for teams to contact Rocky
SAR as soon as possible so they have an idea of numbers for the meal.

 

 

VITAL STATS ON OPERATION OCTOPUS

 

WHEN:           October 24th and 25th - sign in will start at 0930 with the
exercise beginning at 1000.  

                        There will be two operational periods of
approximately 7 hours in duration - please let us know if there is a
preference.

                        Sunday a.m. will have a specific
educational/training session with aims of being done by noon on Sunday to
allow for travel.

 

WHERE:         Chambers Creek Group camps site located on the east side of
Highway 11 approximately 35 kilometers from Rocky Mountain House (if you hit
Nordegg you went too far). 

                        Camping will be available, first come first serve at
the group site but other areas will be available such as Crimson Lake and
Hela Ventures (some cabins may also be available).  The Chambers Creek
general campground is closed for the season.  Further details will be
forwarded on as we have them.

 

WHO:             All Alberta SAR members.  Only those members with SAR
Basics will be allowed in the field.  Those with quads will require the
safety course and appropriate gear.  Any and all support and auxiliary
personnel are welcome and will be used both in the exercise scenario or as
logistical help for the scenario.

 

WHY:             To enhance inter-team relations and communication and to
also show off the skills of the SAR community in the province of Alberta.

 

 

Other important notes:

 

*	We will be taking a group break from 1700-1900 hours on Saturday to
enjoy a meal together and mingle with team members as well as media and
dignitaries
*	 A pancake breakfast will be provided on Sunday a.m. for all
participants
*	We need a team RSVP by October 5th at the latest.  Any sent after
that will not likely be fed.  Please indicate which operational period you
are available for.
*	There is potential for some renumeration if receipts are kept.  On
that same note please try and carpool etc. to decrease costs of such
*	Make sure to emphasize that we will be running this as a real search
therefore people must come prepared for the first 24 hours.  One of the main
goals is to see how we can all perform on a large scale so there will be
hiccups etc. That is part of the learning process.  Come prepared to give
your all, including constructive feedback on behalf of your team.

 

If you have other thoughts or questions you can contact Edward Van Heeren
president at rockysar.com  

 

Look forward to seeing you and yours in October!

 

 

 

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