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Made in America Showcase: Wildfire Session
Precision Container Aerial Delivery System
Brigadier General Harold "Cec" Reed, USAF (ret.)
Government Affairs Officer & Chief Flight Instructor
Cec is a globally recognized C-130 SME, with a 44-year career as a C-130 Pilot, the Chief of Staff of the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming Air National Guard and was Dual-Hatted as the Assistant to the Commander of the 18th Air Force at Scott Air Force Base, the home to the Major Command Air Mobility Command (AMC).
Cec currently serves as the Vice Commander of the Civil Air Patrol in Wyoming & the National Guard Association (NGAUS) Air Resolution Chair. He formerly chaired the Air Directorate Field Advisory Council, the C-130 Weapons System Council, and the C-130 Operations Group Council, and served as the Guard FEMA liaison during several large-scale disasters including the relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina.
Cec is known for his innovative thinking, having made a major impact on his field with innovations including C-130 flare development and pioneering the use of Night Vision Goggles in 1994. He has extensive experience flying low-altitude airdrop and firefighting missions day & night during combat & MAFFS missions.
Matt brings a wealth of experience to the team from his career in manufacturing, supply chain, & innovative consulting work.
As our Chief Strategy Officer, Matt fulfills a pivotal role in forging collaborations with heads of state and military departments. He serves as the primary liaison for the program, diligently working alongside these stakeholders and partners to ensure the seamless execution of all missions.
In addition to managing corporate strategy, Matt plays a key role in training, PCADS demonstrations, and is FAA licensed for commercial drone operations.
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About
The Precision Container Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) was developed in partnership with Boeing, the US Air Force, and the Forest Service to develop a generic and safe high-altitude wildfire system
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PCADS is a Container Delivery System (CDS) capable of operating on most military cargo planes and helicopters with a rear ramp including C-130, C-17, CASA-295 & CH-47.
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PCADS is a 2,000 lb liquid CDS that employs a variety of liquid-concentrated chemicals mixed with water depending on mission parameters varying from wildland fire to agricultural protocols.
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PCADS is 24/7 Mission Capable
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The patented High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) time delay enables safe mission flight profiles by flying level, eliminating dive bombs, & increasing deployment altitudes from 100-200ft to 500ft AGL and higher.
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PCADS have been proven in red flag winds of 50-55 knots with high target accuracy.
Use and Approvals
2017
US DoD - USAF/ANG
The PCADS team developed this technology in partnership with U S Congress, USAF, USFS, ANG, and US Army SMEs and aerial delivery test teams. In 2017, PCADS was approved for use by the USAF Major Command - Air Mobility Command as a generic CDS for use on Wildland Firefighting Missions with C-130 aircraft.
2018
Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)
RTAF "Lucky 6" C-130 squadron mission developed to fight wildfires and have been successful in reducing PM2.5 dust with water enhancers ever since with PCADS.
2022
Turkish Air Force (TUAF)
TUAF 222nd Squadron trained to use PCADS and have been deploying PCADS on fires with their C-130 squadron. In 2023 the Turkish Ministers of Agriculture & Defense requested that their Land Forces with CH-47F helicopters receive training and mission development in 2023.
