Founded in 1956, Hawk Mountain Ranger School is the longest running Search and Rescue school in the country.  Students as young as 13 and through adulthood are faced with challenging tasks and intense training, both in leadership and practical skills.  The confidence gained through facing these challenges prepares graduates to face challenges not only in SAR, but in all aspects of life.

Throughout the training, students embody the CAP core values.  Integrity, to the point of letting go of personal desires is the main focus of the Ranger Creed, which concludes: 

"These things I do, that others may live..."

The Ranger Creed

It is my duty as a member of the Rangers of the Civil Air Patrol ground search and rescue service, to save lives, aid the injured, and protect their property.

In order to do this, I will keep myself physically fit at all times.

I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before my personal desires and comfort.

These things I do that others may live...

Participate in Ranger activities

and earn ES Ratings!!

Ranger Grades require completion of corresponding ES Specialty Qualifications, such as GTM 3, GTM 2, GTM 1, GTL...  At every Ranger activity, complete tasks on the SQTR!  Ranger Staff members hold ES Specialty Qualifications, including SET.

Projects:

Donations to Honor our Staff Members 

Construction has started on the rope training tower!  We are very near our fundraising goal of $90,000, but we still need your help!  For more information, click the link below.

***Rope Training Tower Fund Raising Project***

June 8, 2007                   July 15, 2007            Sept 9, 2007

This Bobcat was purchased with the support of Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters and Pennsylvania Wing, Thank you!

Photos needed

 for the website

Do you have pictures from Hawk Mountain or other Ranger Events?

Send them to Rangerstaff@yahoo.com

They should be in JPG format.

Wanted!

Participation Letters 1956 to Mid 1980's

Were you at the Hawk Mt Ranger School?

Do you have you Participation letters?

If so, we are looking for copies to enter into our database.

Send your information to

Rangerstaff@yahoo.com

Help Wanted!

HMRS is looking for Staff Members!

Logistics - Data Entry - Teaching - Mentoring - Construction - Fundraising - Website design - Publications - Public Affairs - Photography - Finance - Moral Leadership - SAR Training -

Do you have time to volunteer?

Contact Rangerstaff@yahoo.com

Looking for Hawk Mountain Supplies?

Check out the Hawk Mountain BX

Boots & HMRS Fleeces make great gifts!

HAWK MOUNTAIN MAPS

ARE HERE!

We are proud to announce the release of the

Hawk Mountain Evasion Chart (HMEVC-1)!

Click here for details about the map and

how to obtain

your copy of the HMEVC-1

The Col Neuweiler Training Facility - Hawk Mountain Ranger School is a tremendous asset that all CAP Members should be using:

The Hawk Mountain Ranger Training Facility is owned by the Civil Air Patrol. It is operated, maintained & managed by PA Wing.

Print this flyer for your squadron  HMRS Usage

3 pole building
plenty of camping space
large parade field

2 crash sites

Members wishing to visit or use the facility should contact:

Col Herb Cahalen 301-775-5265 cahalene@comcast.net
Lt Col DeEtte Riley 814-880-9083 driley@awandsons.com
Maj Maurice Connor 610-756-4483 chpd@juno.com

They will coordinate the schedule and facility needs.

  breath taking views from the top of the mountain

large obstacle course

Contact Information

Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters

Civil Air Patrol
Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville PA 17003

(717)-861-2335

Rangerstaff@yahoo.com

Hawk Mt Base Telephone

610-756-4170 (During July only)

E-mail

School Commander: Col Herb Cahalen

General Information: rangerstaff@yahoo.com

Webmaster: rangerstaff@yahoo.com