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Explore the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary's Florida Wing 2003 Check Observer Standardization Course (COSC) with a focus on advanced technology such as night vision, real-time video streaming, thermal imaging, and satellite communications. Discover the latest developments in telecommunications, digital imaging, and more. Examine proposals for training "techno-aircrew" specialists and the importance of maintaining fundamental aircrew proficiency.
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U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY mission 21: a look at CAP advanced technology initiatives Florida Wing 2003 Check Observer Standardization Course (COSC)
BACKGROUND Military Technological Advances Telecommunications Digital Imaging Technology
NIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGY AN/AVS-9 NVG APPROVED BY CAP-NTC REAL-TIME STREAMING VIDEO ATTACHMENT AVAILABLE
SATELLITE IMAGE TRANSFER ARNAV RCOM-100 AERONAUTICAL SATPHONE NIKON COOLPIX 5700 DIGITAL CAMERA LAPTOP FOR IN-FLIGHT USE (REAR-SEAT ONLY)
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS FORWARD-LOOKING INFA-RED (FLIR) SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR NEW PLATFORMS
WHO WILL OPERATE? PROPOSALS: OBSERVERS TRAINED IN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT NEW “TECHNO-AIRCREW” SPECIALTY FLWG WORKING TITLE: “RADIO-ELECTRONICS OFFICER” OR “REO”
REGARDLESS OF WHAT TECHNOLOGY CAP EMPLOYS IN COMING YEARS, NOTHING WILL SUBSTITUTE FOR AIRCREW PROFICIENY IN THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS