Out of This World

Video by Master Sgt. Kelly Collett, Tech. Sgt. Erik Gallion

CDDAR

I.G. Brown Training and Education Center

Nov. 17, 2017 | 2:39

Video highlighting the CDDAR course, an advanced Team Chief course on Crashed, Damaged & Disabled Aircraft Recovery offered in Volk Field, Wisconsin.

When the unthinkable happens and a plane goes down, there’s panic, chaos and destruction.

Who will respond?

Every flying unit has a CDDAR team.

Will they be trained?

Most units only receive minimal training from Sheppard Air Force Base
Will they know what to do?

The Crashed, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Team find themselves in a unique and sometimes precarious situation.

They need to:
Train to become Leaders, Control the situation
CDDAR Course designs scenarios to be very challenging and complex.
Learn safety, equipment program management and advanced recovery techniques.
The CDDAR Team has three main responsibilities:

To clear runways as efficiently and safely as possible.
Prevent secondary damage
Preservation of investigative evidence

It’s a hands-on course where students can train on equipment and rig and tow actual aircraft.
Students get the opportunity to work a simulated crash site.
Course offered twice a year, 40 students per class

Contact: SMSgt Mike Turner
michael.a.turner10.mil@mail.mil
DSN: 612-7944

MSgt Jordan Jensen
DSN: 871-1218
jordan.l.jensen4.mil@mail.mil

or

TSgt Steven Young
steven.d.young38.mil@mail.mil