To: ERAD Manager
From: F/W Standards
Subject: Outline of Spray Pilot Semi-Annual Briefing
This briefing runs 1-2 hours.
Review of Reference Materials
Annex 6-2 of Colombia Operations Directives
Aircraft ATM spraying tasks
Aerial Application Handbook
EPA Guide for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
Product Labels
Potential Environmental Impact of Spraying
Differences Between Licit and Illicit Crop Spraying
Public and Media Perceptions of the DoS Eradication Program
Review of Recent Verification Reports
Goal of Zero Collateral Damage
Impact on Crop and Non-Crop Vegetation
Impact on Bodies of Water and Marine Life
Impact on Humans and Animals
Techniques to Minimize Collateral Damage
Weather Awareness for Spraying
Drift Condition Awareness and Monitoring - F/W & R/W
Accurate Tracking of Spray Pattern Lines
Positive Identification of Target Fields
Positive Identification of Non-Target Crops and Areas
Spray / No-Spray Decision and Timing
Swath Placement and Control
Open Discussion / Q&A
Inadvertent Off-Target Spraying
Reporting and Documentation of Off-Target Spray Events
Suggestions for Improvement of Spray Effectiveness and Drift Control
