PANAMA CITY, Panama -- The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a dynamic training mission in Panama, further enhancing the operational capabilities of the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN). The Air Advisors delivered tailored instruction across critical areas including warehouse operations, search and rescue survival operations, and King Air sensor operations, the effort was part of an ongoing theater security cooperation initiative to enhance bilateral capabilities and shared regional interests.
Air Advisors focused on optimizing SENAN’s logistics. A joint evaluation by logistics SMEs, the Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT), and SENAN personnel assessed integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions. Tech. Sgt. Victor Campos of the TAFT noted the feasible implementation of the Manager+ system for enhanced maintenance and supply management. This collaborative effort is guiding forthcoming modernization and interoperability, streamlining warehousing and maintenance processes.
To bolster search and rescue (SAR) readiness, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) instructed land and water survival techniques, prioritizing the five survival needs to enhance aircrew development. MSAS Air Advisors also conducted Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET) with SENAN SAR personnel, honing their safety and emergency response skills.
A particularly impactful element of the mission involved 137th Special Operations Wing sensor operators. They conducted a joint exercise with SENAN aircrew, focusing on different phases of target identification for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. King Air SMEs integrated mission planning, sensor employment, target acquisition, and data exploitation, aiming to enhance regional security and counter illicit activities.
The 571st MSAS strengthens partner nation capabilities through training, advising, and assisting in airpower development. This mission to Panama showcases the enduring U.S. commitment to security cooperation, fostering regional stability, and building stronger partnerships.