SAR SYSTEM Objectives u u DEFINE Search and

SAR SYSTEM

Objectives u u DEFINE Search and Rescue IDENTIFY the duties and responsibilities of the SC, SMC, OSC and SRU u IDENTIFY the five SAR Stages u RECOGNIZE the three emergency phases

Search and Rescue Search Using available personnel & facilities to locate persons in distress. Rescue Retrieve persons in distress and deliver them to a place of safety.

Search and Rescue The use of available resources to assist persons and property in potential or actual distress.

System Components Communications u RCC for co-coordination u RSC to support the RCC within SRR u SAR facilities u On-scene coordination u Support facilities u IAMSAR MANUAL VOL 1, Chapter 2

U. S. SAR Regions ARC Elmendorf RCC Cleveland RCC Juneau RCC Boston RCC Seattle RCC Portsmouth/ LANTAREA RCC Alameda/ PACAREA RCC RSC Sector San Juan RCC Miami RCC Honolulu RCC New Orleans RSC Sector Guam AFRCC Tyndall AFB Panama City, FL NSS 1. 8

System Organization SAR Coordinator (SC) SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) On Scene Coordinator (OSC) SRU IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 1,

SAR Coordinator (SC) u Responsible to establish, staff, equip and manage SAR system – – – Provide legal and funding support Establish RCC’s and RSC’s Provide or arrange for SAR facilities Coordinate SAR training Develop SAR policies IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 2

SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) u Designated to manage each SAR mission and to coordinate resources – – Obtain and evaluate data Develop search action plan Briefings SITREPs IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 2. 3

On Scene Coordinator (OSC) u A unit designated to coordinate SAR operations within a specified area – – most capable person available two or more SRU’s are O/S IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 2. 4

SAR Unit (SRU) u A unit composed of : – – – trained personnel; provided with suitable equipment; for the expeditious conduct of SAR. IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 3

SAR Stages The general progression of a SAR incident. Awareness Initial Actions Planning Operations IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 6 Conclusion

Awareness SAR ON SYSTEM IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 6. 2

Awareness u u Period during which the SAR system becomes aware of an actual or potential distress Collect the most critical necessary information – vessel’s position, – vessel's description, – nature of distress, – number of persons on board. IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 6. 2,

Initial Action u u Preliminary action taken to alert SAR facilities and obtain amplifying information This stage includes: – – – Evaluation and classification Alert and dispatch SAR facilities PRECOM / EXCOM IAMSAR VOL 2, Ch 1. 6. 6. , NSS 1. 6. 1

Emergency Phases u. Uncertainty u. Alert u. Distress

Planning Effective plan of operation is developed; u u u Search Rescue Delivery IAMSAR Vol 2, 1. 6. 10

Conclusion SAR OFF SYSTEM IAMSAR Vol 2, 1. 6. 12

Conclusion u RTB u Debrief u Refuel u Replenish u zzz. . . Documentation NSS 1. 6. 1

SAR System Review Using available resources to assist persons in distress SAR A situation that needs to be monitored, or to have more Uncertainty information gathered Experiencing difficulty and may need assistance, but not in Alert immediate danger Grave or imminent danger Distress requiring immediate response

SAR System Review Report of a Flare Awareness Information Evaluation Initial Actions Search Pattern Type Planning Conducting the Search Operations Refueling/Replenishing Conclusion

SAR System Review Responsible for establishing, staffing, equipping, and managing the SAR system SC Designated to manage each SAR mission and to coordinate resources SMC Designated to co-ordinate search and rescue operations within a specified area OSC Unit composed of trained personnel and equipment suitable for the conduct of SAR operations. SRU

Operations u u u Dispatch SRU’s Conduct searches Rescue survivors Assist distress craft Emergency care Deliver to safe place IAMSAR Vol 2, 1. 6. 11

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