3-50 Flashcards
SAR Coordinator
Rescue coordination centers (RCCs) established worldwide who shall be kept informed of search progress.
USCG Station Savannah and Clearwater
SAR Mission Coordinator
- SMC designated by SAR coordinator
- OTC or unit designated by OTC shall assume SMC
- Duties outlined in IAMSAR
- USCG Jacksonville
On-Scene Commander
- Shall be designated by SMC
- First unit to arrive on scene or unit with the best capability
- Duties outlined in IAMSAR
Considerations when marking the survivor’s position
- Should fuel be evident or suspected in the water, smoke flares should not be used. Flares may ignite the fuel.
- Use caution not to strike survivor when deploying marking device from aircraft.
- Avoid dropping smoke flares upwind of survivor as fumes are caustic.
- Deploy two smoke or sea markers
- DIFAR sonobuoy may be used to mark survivors by maritime patrol aircraft. Tune RF 15 and use directions finder.
The crew should consider either recovery or short-hauling the RS between multiple survivors if the following conditions exist:
- A sea state of greater than 2
- Night/IMC
- More than 25 yds. between survivors
Where shall the survivor be placed in reference to the aircraft if a parachute is in the rescue area?
one rotor-diameter width outside the rotor wash
Rescue swimmer deployment considerations and requirements (PDFS TSP)
3-50 (PDF):
- Preditors
- Debris
- Fire
- Sea state
NATOPS (TSP):
- Temperature of water
- Survivor condition
- Proximity to other units
Requirements per 3-50
- The RS shall enter the water in all cases except when the HAC determines that the circumstances will endanger the RS unnecessarily.
Direct deployment procedures shall not be used when?
If the survivor still has a parachute attached.
When shall the RS be deployed via the hoist? When is it recommended?
Required:
- Night / IMC / Low-visibility
- If any other hazards exist in the vicinity
- At discretion of HAC
Recommended:
- In Douglas Sea State of 3 or greater (NATOPS)
What happens after the command “RIG FOR RESCUE”?
HO and RS unbuckle from seats and immediately don gunner’s belts. RS dresses out while HO rigs for rescue:
- Don heavy-duty hoisting gloves
- Prepare smoke markers
- Ensure rescue hoist is armed and operational
- Prepare rescue equipment as needed
- Open cabin door
What happens after the command “STANDBY TO DEPLOY SWIMMER”?
- HO shall maintain a hold on RS’s harness with one hand, and with the other, signal the RS to release crewman safety belt by tapping RS once on the chest.
- RS will give a thumbs up to the HO when ready to deploy.
- “SWIMMER READY” after final inspection of RS
Where shall the PAC establish the aircraft for swimmer free fall deployments in heavy sea states?
in a 15-foot hover above the crest of the waves
On the PAC’s third “JUMP” command, the HO operator shall…
- Check the area clear of debris
- Tap the RS three times on the shoulder
How does the rig for rescue checklist differ for Night/IMC?
- All rescue equipment must be properly illuminated with chem lights
- The RS, rescue strop, and rescue hook shall be illuminated by a chem light
What is required in the event of loss of visual contact with the RS and/or survivor?
HAC shall cycle the flood/hover light and the RS and/or survivor shall illuminate the strobe light or MK-124 Mod 0 flare.
Direct Deployment uses (SWISH)
- Surf zone
- Winds (high)
- Ice
- Swift water
- Heavy seas
Direct Deployment is recommended (per NATOPS) when?
Recommended when sea states or proximity to obstacles prohibit the swimmer from safety approaching the survivor.
Direct Deployment shall only be utilized when?
The crew has determined that it is the safest method of recovery.
Direct Deployment constraints
- Shall not be used if survivor entangled in a parachute
- Should not be used on ejected survivors
- Should not be used on combative survivors
Define direct deployment
- RS never unhooks from the RH during the entire rescue evolution.
- RS is wearing the Tri-SAR harness with a quick-strop assembly
During DD, how far should the RS be placed from the survivor?
No farther than 2-3 feet. This can be accomplished by stopping RS approx. 10’ above water and then direct PIC to put aircraft in position.
Define physical grip
- RS engages the survivor without using a recovery device
- RS and survivor never hoist higher than an altitude necessary during the entire repositioning/transport evolution
When is the “Physical Grip” procedure used?
- When traditional DD means would cause undue danger to the swimmer in initial contact area
- Swimmer cannot be recovered without compromising a stable position of recovery
- Shall only be used when crew has determined that it is the safest method of extracting survivor from the extreme point of recovery site.
- Used for REPOSITIONING ONLY, no hoist greater than 10’ over water
The rescue strop is primarily used on ___________________.
- non-aviator / civilian survivors
- uninjured personnel
The collapsible rescue basket is the preferred rescue device for…
- Survivors (military and civilian) with injuries that do not require a litter
- Frail/elderly survivors
- Small framed survivors
The rescue net is used as a rescue device primary for…
multiple survivors (up to 2)
The rescue seat is primarily used for…
self-recovery of aviators without the assistance of a RS
WARNING: Only one survivor, or one survivor accompanied by a RS, shall be hoisted at one time.
The trail line assembly is mandatory for which rescue device?
the MEDEVAC litter
What is the color coding for properly connecting the rescue litter sling assemblies to the Stokes litter?
Red – head
White – feet
Hover position for Stokes litter recovery
No closer than one rotor diameter outside the rotor wash area
Which way does the litter enter the cabin? How is the trail line recovered?
Litter should enter the cabin feet first.
HO recovers trail line hand-over-hand
What is the recommended altitude/airspeed for deploying a multiplace life raft (MPLR)?
10/10 or 15/0
Note: Life rafts are neutrally buoyant (float about 1’ under the water). Consider attaching an inflated life vest and chem lights to the raft to help survivor in locating it.