SAR (3-50, TACAID, Ect.) Flashcards
Trackline Search Pattern
Used when a craft or person is missing and the intended route is the only search lead.
Parallel Search Pattern
Normally used in the maritime region when the search area is large, only the approximate position of the target is known, and uniform coverage is desired.
Creeping Line Search Pattern
Used in maritime region when search area is long and narrow, the probable location of the target is thought to be on either side of a line between two points. (Man Overboard)
Square Search Pattern
Used for concentrated search of small areas where the position of survivors is known within close limits and the area to be searched is not extensive.
Sector Search Pattern
Used when the position of distress is accurately known and the search area is small.
121.5
Voice/MCW. International Aircraft
243.0
Voice/MCW. International survival craft and U.S. Military aircraft
282.8
voice. SAR Units worldwide
Maritime 16
156.8 - Used by ships for International calling/distress
406.0
Emergency Beacon
SAR Coordinator
Based on a worldwide geographic location - Updated on search progress
SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)
Designated by the SAR Coordinator, for a specific SAR mission. For military search, Officer in Tactical Command is SMC
On-scene Commander
Designated by SMC, usually is the first unit to arrive on scene or unit with best capability.
Windline Rescue Pattern Smoke Deployment
On top position, deploy 3 markers
Altitude: 150 ft
Airspeed: 60 KIAs
Multiple Rescue Short haul consideration
- Sea state greater than 2
- Night/IMC
- Greater than 25 yds between survivors
Hover Position with parachute
No closer than 1 rotor disc, 3 o’clock, into the wind
Crew Chief/Swimmer check over before deployment
- Helmet/ICS stowed
- Mask correctly tied off
- HABD removed/stowed
- If night/imc, chemlight in mask
- Dry suit burped
Which deployment is prohibited when survivor has parachute?
Direct Deployment
“Rig for Rescue”
- Glove on
- Smokes prepared
- Hoist armed and operational
- Equipment prepared
- Door open
What altitude does the PAC say “Stand by to deploy swimmer”?
30 ft