Just a quick question/HLS

[RADIOMAN015]

Does that really need to be said?  Especially with the RM undertone of CAP being a burden to its members?

At least in my wing, missions are not performed by LCD personnel just because they answered the phone.

IF one is qualified to perform in an ES specialty and is available than that is it  -- the IC can than determine who he/she will utilize based upon the likely geographic response area, weather, and other factors.  All those "secret squirrel" HLS missions can be performed by ANYONE who is qualified in ES specialty that is needed for the mission (likely aircrew type positions).  Of course those that think they are elitist in CAP ES will try to tell the masses otherwise

Please only speak for the apparent challenges in your own wing.

Likely every wing has a few with that elitist mind set.   The other issue that comes up is that once the same air crews (and support personnel) have done those "other" missions a few times, there a certain comfort level throughout the organizational chain and there's the potential for some resistance to bring in additional/new personnel unless there's a specific regulatory requirement to have x amount of staffing available.    HOWEVER, again it does get down to a large part in trained personnel's availability when the mission is scheduled.  No need to volunteer and train if one isn't going to be available anyways
RM   

[Private Investigator]

At least in my wing, missions are not performed by LCD personnel just because they answered the phone.

LCD means?

Lowest Common Denominator

Roger that, thank you sir.