SAR Organization

Question 1

SAR Pubs

Answer 1

• IAMSAR (International Aeronautical Maritime Search and Rescue)
• ATP-10 (NATO SAR Manual)
• National SAR Plan / US National SAR Sup
• OPNAV 3130.6E (Navy SAR Instruction)
• NTTP 3-50.1 Navy Search and Rescue
• NTTP 3-22.5 (SAR TACAID)
• CNAF
• NATOPS
• WING SOP
• OPNAV 3130.1A (HSM-35 SAR Instruction)

Question 2

Items required for hover checks

Answer 2

Synchronize BARALT/RADALT
Check TGT/Torque
State OEI Intentions

Question 3

SAR Coordinator (1)

Answer 3

Rescue coordination centers established based on geographic areas. They shall be informed of the search if not directly involved. Only the SAR coordinator can suspend a search.

Question 4

SAR Mission Coordinator (2)

Answer 4

OTC or the unit designated by the OTC shall assume SMC

Question 5

OSC (3)

Answer 5

Designated by the SMC. Generally assigned to the first unit to arrive on scene or unit with the best capability.

Question 6

SRU (4)

Answer 6

Individual unit conducting SAR.

Question 7

Organization

Answer 7

SAR Coordinator
SAR Mission Commander
On Scene Commander
SAR Rescue Unit