SC FTX comes to a close

Above: Students in a simulated line-search

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This weekend the Coastal Charleston Composite Squadron (my home squadron) held their state-wide FTX. Students were trained by Charleston Staff members to achieve their GTM3 and 2 in the Fancis Marrion National Forest. Most classes took place at the mission base where students received briefing on how to use a compass, orient a map, and other tasks required for their Ground team rating. The weekend culminated with both ELT DF'ing and a simulated line search for clues and a downed pilot who then was required to be litter carried out.
Above:Mission Base

Above: 1lt Bishop teaches Communication tasks



Above: The students and instructors (your author is in there somewhere!)