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Team Commanders Course Welcome to TANGO Team Commander Course is a physically and mentally demanding course; teaching both advanced cadets and seniors Team Leader skills utilizing the medium of rope rescue. The students will find confidence in themselves, team members and equipment while, honing their followership and leadership skills in multiple "reaction course" scenarios and real life challenges to gain skills and competence which will result in greater confidence and authority. Character development is emphasized by pushing and testing the students' limits. Advanced Navigation, SAR, Search Theory and Mission Leadership Skills are also heavily emphasized. Academics will be at the "Advanced Ranger Level" Ground Team Leader Certification, Ranger Team Commander. This course requires participants to be self-motivated with no physical limitations. There will be an interview, written and physical fitness test given by our staff prior to committing you to the squadron. Course Fee $150.00 Required Equipment
PUT YOUR LAST NAME ON ALL ITEMS - Consider a duffel bag, large heavy duty plastic container, or a footlocker with a padlock
Uniforms - Folded and waterproof packed ___ 3 pair or more BDU shirt and pants, insignia (CAPM 39-1) ___ 2 pair uniform boots - (one pair may be hiking boots) hiking boots are permitted for field exercise. With good insoles. ___ Orange (baseball type) hat with Sqdn. Numbers or an orange Hawk Mt hat can be purchased at the school for $3.00 to $4.00. ___ Wallet with VALID CAP MEMBERSHIP CARD and Photo I.D. card ___ Money ___ Swiss type army or pocket knife ___ Small orienteering or lensatic type compass on lanyard ___ Orange safety vest ___ Eating Utensils - Plastic works best (bring enough for the week) - You may bring metal, but bring something to clean it with ___ Pencils and pens, and a small notebook in zip lock bag ___ Disposable lighter ___ Several blousing bands and extra black boot laces ___ Glasses? - have a strap for them too - don't bring contacts ___ Medications? - in pharmacy container w/name, dosage and physician (inhalers, bee sting kits, etc.) ___ Non-aspirin pain relievers
Other Clothing items - waterproof packed - zip lock bags are good - with your name on everything ___ 2-3 extra pairs BDU trousers (for Physical Training sweat pants/jeans may be worn) ___ 10 pair underwear (or more) ___ 10 or more T-shirts brown, green, or olive drab ___ SNEAKERS (for running) ___ 12 pair socks or more ___ Wool, polypropylene or fleece sweater, sweat shirt, or jacket ___ Small Sewing kit ___ Small shoe shine kit ___ Swimsuit or gym shorts (you will swim during the school)
Personal Hygiene items - waterproof and packed in a shower bag. Last name on everything ___ 1-2 bath towels ___ 2 wash clothes ___ Toothbrush and toothpaste ___ Shaving supplies or feminine hygiene items ___ Personal hygiene supplies including shampoo, deodorant, brush, etc. ___ Soap, and container ___ Box of moist towelettes or baby wipes ___ Foot powder ___ Bag for dirty clothes
Day Gear - waterproof packed - last name on everything ___ Rugged day pack or military web gear ___ Snack food ___ 2 canteens, (or 1 canteen and 1 hydration system) ___ Sierra cup, or canteen cup ___ 2 ponchos (or 1 rain suit and 1 poncho) ___ Leather work gloves ___ 2 pr. latex examination gloves ___ Orange hard hat, with elastic chin strap or nape strap ___ Eye protection (goggles or safety glasses) ___ Personal 1st aid kit: (a small one, about 2" x 3") Band-Aids, gauze pads, tape, first aid cream, moleskin, cough drops, personal medication, alcohol preps, waterless soap. ___ Survival kit: metal signal mirror, wooden matches/waterproof with striker, sewing needle & heavy nylon thread, safety pins, garbage bag, mylar emergency blanket, 3' heavy duty aluminum foil ___ Flashlight and spare batteries & bulbs ___ Insect repellent (DEET is effective on ticks) ___ Sunscreen ___ 25' Paracord (or heavy nylon cord) ___ Handkerchief ___ Roll of white toilet paper in waterproof container ___ Pencils, pens, protractor, mm. rule ___ Duct tape ___ Roll of blazing / surveyors tape
Field Equipment - waterproof packed - last name on everything ___ Field pack - thoroughly inspected, adjusted for full load ___ Sleeping bag - in waterproof, brushproof bag ___ Tent with all poles, stakes, and lines ___ Ground cloth, military poncho, or tarp ___ Closed cell sleeping pad ___ Optional extra field jacket with liner or other cold weather jacket ___ Extra flashlight or headlamp, 2 sets extra batteries, extra bulb ___ 5 garbage bags ___ Can opener - If you do not have one on your knife ___ a few feet of heavy duty aluminum foil - neatly folded
Food No glass containers or condensed soups. Avoid dairy-based foods. Consider packing your perishable foods such as crackers, cereal, etc in small portions in sealed, waterproof containers. DO NOT BRING MRE'S ONLY! Do not bring food that requires heating. ___ 8 breakfast meals: canned fruits, fruit juices, granola bars, oatmeal, dry cereal ___ 5 lunches: canned soups, fruit, pastas, rice, vegetables, meats, dehydrated camping meals, MRE's ___ 4 Dinners: canned soups, fruit, pastas, rice, vegetables, meats, dehydrated camping meals, MRE's ___ Lots of snacks: granolas, gorp, beef jerky, nuts, candies, trail mix ___ juices: already mixed
Please note: There are several mandatory uniform items. These include - Orange Hard Hat, Orange Baseball Hat, Leather Gloves, Orange Vest, and Eye Protection. Make sure you Pick Orange or bright colors for Search and Rescue equipment. Some items are available for purchase at the school. Check our BX page.Special notes: Due to our fluid training schedule the opportunity exists to purchase prepared meals from the BX for an additional cost.
From Left to Right: John Wirth, Beata Wirth, Bob Gardner and Heather Phipps (Not Pictured - Sean Neal and Bill Miles) Tango Command Staff Commander: Capt Heather Phipps XO: Lt Col Sean Neil Special Instructors Maj John Wirth SM Beata Wirth Capt Bill Miles Lt Col Bob Gardner Biographies Robert Gardner: Born and raised in Pottsville, PA. Bob has a B.S. from Penn State and an MBA from Webster University. Bob served in the United States Marine Corps for over 20 years, where he was an aviator flying A-6 Intruders, AV-8B Harriers, and the F-18 Hornet. Bob was also a Forward Air Controller and a foreign area officer specializing in northeast Asia. Bob is currently a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. Bob is certified to NFPA 1006 standards as a rope rescue technician. Bob is also an Expert Ranger, #217.
Sean Neil: John Wirth: Qualifications: Employed as a technical training specialist doing courses including: High Angle Rescue Confined Space Rescue Electrical Tower Rescue Team Leadership Incident Command Problem Solving Accident Investigation Rigging
Previously had 6 years professional industrial fire/rescue experience including 4 years command experience.
Presently a Lehigh County Technical Rescue Team Leader with supervisory training and experience including the following technician ratings: Trench Rescue Confined Space Rescue Structural collapse High Angle Rescue
I am a hazardous material technician certified by the Environmental Protection Agency and hold various Haz Mat instructor ratings.
I am a trained by and certified to instruct courses for each of the following organizations:
National Cave Rescue Council (NCRC) American Red Cross National Safety Council Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) PA State Fire Academy PA Dept. of Health International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
I developed and instructed several Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant courses for both the private and public sector.
I deliver rescue courses as an adjunct instructor for four colleges.
As an independent contractor I consulted and/or evaluated rescue plans, SOG's, equipment and operations for organizations including:
Merck Pharmaceuticals Lucent Technologies Several municipalities and many fire-rescue organizations The Lehigh Valley International Airport The Army National Guard Beata Wirth: Qualifications: Registered Nurse and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Fire Academy Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community College Instructor
Lehigh Carbon Community College Instructor
Northampton Area Community College Instructor
George E. Morekirk Emergency Medicine Institute:
Basic Life Support Instructor and
Advanced Life Support Instructor
Emergency Medical Technician Instructor
Private Industry Instructor - Safety
National Board Certification Program Evaluator
Urban Search and Rescue-Search Specialist
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Water Rescue
Certified to the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials
Incident Command Trained
Lehigh County Technical Special Rescue Team - Team Leader
Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Team Member
Heather Phipps: Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Heather has a B.A. from Arcadia University and a M.S. from St. Joseph's University. Heather currently works for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals as a Global Drug Safety Scientist. Heather also is the proud mother of two boys. Heather is certified to NFPA 1006 standards as a rope rescue technician. Heather is also an Expert Ranger, #203. For additional information regarding TANGO please contact Capt Heather Phipps hejewe@yahoo.com |
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