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Structure GENERAL

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  1. RCC: Rescue Coordnation Center
    - Stratigic center e.g. Miami
  2. MRCC: Maritime Rescue Coord. Center
    - Tactical maritime coordination e.g. JAX
  3. OSC: On Scene Coordinator
    - First on scene, to be replaced by most capable asset.
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SAR STRUCTURE

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  1. SAR Coordinator
    - RCC
  2. SAR Mission Coordinator
    - Designates the search, OTC or Designated by OTC
  3. On Scene Commander
    - Designated by SMC, First unit to arrive or unit with best capability as designated by SMC
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Organization

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Network: USCG, Navy/DOD Asets, USAF

Inland: AFRCC (AF Rescue Coordination Center)
Maritime: USCG / NAVY

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Publications

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  1. 3-50 (Navy SAR Manual NTTP 3-50.1)
  2. SAR TACAID
  3. IAMSAR
    - Orginization/ Management
    - Mission Coordination
    - Mobile Facilities
  4. 3130
    -Squadron, Base, Wing
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Hand signals

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Swimmer okay: hand up Day & Night
Swimmer not okay: waving hand D waving smoke or blue strobe N
Move in for pickup: thumb up D wave chemlight N
Cleared to go: cirlce hand and point forward
You have control: tap head and point fwd

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Multiple Rescue Descision

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When there is more than one survivor and the RS remains in the water, aiding in the recover of all survivors prior to being recovered. Consider recovery or short hauling when:

  1. Sea state greater than 2
  2. Night / IMC
  3. More than 25yds between survivors
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Short haul parameters

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Survivors 30 ft agl below safe single is recommended

Sierra’s use 40/40

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Direct deployment shalls

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Shall not if parachute attached
Shall only be used if crew seems safest method
Quick strip shall only be used with TSH
Shall only be used on neck spinal neck injury if normal recovery isn’t the safest method

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Direct deployment shoulds

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Used in extreme situations: surf zone, heavy seas, high winds, swift seas, ice
Should not be used on ejected aviator

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Safety Precautions (NATOPS)

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  1. Static Discharge / avoid grounding in fuel
  2. Remain 1 RD from downwash to parashute
  3. Cable Abraision can lead to failure (clear of AC)
  4. Swimmer SHALL not be required to enter the water Inanimate objects.
  5. SHALL be a HO if swimmer is deployed
  6. Personell hoist shall not be attempted with damaged Cable
  7. HO shall wear heavy duty glove during HO
  8. strapped in anytime the door is open.
  9. Red Phosphorus (25/58) Highly caustic.
  10. MK 25 SHALL not be launched in a hover (valve plug)
  11. Salt Spray
  12. MK 58 pull ring / sea water. shall not remove before launch
  13. Reccomended 150’ approch 70’ Hover (40-90)
  14. If lost ICS, shall notify Copilot and use hand signals per brief.
  15. MK 58 is sharp after removing tear strip
  16. MK 58. should not fly low over. ignition of the second candle is foreceful with flame ejecting up to 50 ft.
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Salt Encrustration

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TGT Riese of 20c or more for a constant torq is indicative of degraded engine performance

TGT rise of 40c or grater for constant torq is an indication of a degredation enough to result in compressor stalls.

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When SHALL swimmer enter the water to assist survivor?

NATOPS

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On all rescues except the determined by PIC that it will unecicarily endager swimmer.

Water Temp, Sea State, Condition of survivor, Proximity to other units)

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Douglas Sea State 3 or above

NATOPS NOTE

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Reccomended the swimmer deploy on the hoist.

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FORWARD

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Elbow bent 90, fingers extended pointing UP

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BACK

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Elbow bent 90, fingers extended pointing DOWN

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RIGHT

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Elbow bent 90, fingers extended pointing UP and performing a waving motion

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LEFT

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LEFT arm Extended and fingers extended

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UP / DOWN

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Palm Motioning UP / DOWN

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STEADY

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Clinched FIST

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Hoist UP / DOWN

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THUMB pointed UP / DOWN

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REQUEST CREW HOVER

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Tap helmet and point AFT

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SWIMMER CLEAR OF THE WATER

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Tap Helmet and point FWD

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SWIMMER ABOARD / SECURE

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Circular motion, point FWD

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Rescue / Recovery Methods

NATOPS

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Preferred overland method is landing to affect a rescue as it is more expeditios and reduces Pilot/ Crew fatigue, and is the safest.

Alternate methos:
1. Rescue via the Hoist
2. Rappelling
3. Direct Deployment
4. Rescue via 1/2 wheels

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Parachute | 3-50
No closer that one rotor diameter outside the rotor wash to avoid sinking or inflating. 3 O'clock position, avoiding putting the parachute between the RS and Survivor.
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Direct Deployment Procedures | 3-50
Developed for situations which traditional deployment are in adiquate or put the RS at greater risk/extreeme situations. 1. Rescues in the surf zone 2. Heacy seas 3. High winds 4. Swift moving water, ice. DD always refers to the RS wearing a TSH in conjuction with QS. RS never disconnects from the hook.
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Physical Grip | 3-50
Designed for immidiate extraction of a survivor when use of DD places RS and survivor in greater danger, and the survivor cannot be rescued without comprimizing their own stability (phisically holding reef, rock, downed tree. Physical Grip always refers to the RS engaging the survivor without a recovery device. Gable Grip is preferred No hoists above 10 feet above the water while survivor is secured. Should not be used on ejected aviators
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Gable Grip
Route both hands under survivors arms, interlock hands palm to palm. Pull survivor towards RS while colapsing elbows.
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Jammed Hoist
PAC lower personnel back into water or lower to a reasonable fall height Procedure: HO puts a new safety belt around the boom / support of the rescue hoist, aft to fwd. Use the cable grip to attach the cable to the safey belt. Tighten until slack is visible.
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Types of Survivors
1. Cooperative: Self Explanitory 2. Noncompliant: broken down into 2 catigories - Panicked: desires to be rescued but uncomfortable or unfamiliar - Combative: May not initially desire to be rescued (prior mental instability or enemy comatant)
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Combative Survivors
RS Shall not be deployed to rescue. Primary J-BAR Davit (ship) If a survivor becomes combative, remain 6-8 feet away
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Double Lift
Double lift is a good and expedient alternative to a SAR/Medevac Litter. Quick Strop is used around the knees, Rescue strop under the arms. survivor in the Semisupine position between the legs of the RS. Trisar hooked up first, rescue strop, quick strop.
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# Overland The First Trip to the Survivor Should Include | 3-50
1. Hand Held Radio 2. Level A/B Med Kit 3. Rescue / MEDEVAC Litter
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SWEEP CHECKS
PIC is responsible for completion! S - Size, Slope, Surface, Suitability W - Winds E - Elevation E - Egress P - Power
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SWEEP - Power
PNAC: Compute HOGE, Announce Type of approach, Power Available, Wave off torq, winds and wave off route.
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Rescue via 1 / 2 wheels
Significantly increases pilot workload Increased potential for Dynamic rollover SWEEP and landing Checks Shall be conducted Treat the aircraft like its completely airborne Need visual refrences for PAC
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Rescue via the Hoist | OVERLAND
Similar to over water SWEEP checks with waveoff intentions Aircrew SHALL ensure the aircraft is clear of obsticles throughout the rescue SHOULD use the Electrostatic Discharge Cable
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Rappelling
Allows rescuer to control their own rate of decent, avoid obsticles and quickly disconnect if entaglement occurs.
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Direct Deployment | OVERLAND
used when it may be advisable for the rescuer to remain attached to the hook Steep cliffs, balconies, canyon walls, towers
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Types of Survivor Behavior | 3-50
1. Hikers 2. Children (1 - 3) 3. Children (3 - 6) 4. Children (6 - 2) 5. Elderly (65+) 6. Climbers 7. Fishermen
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HIKERS
Generally rely on trails and travel aids. Can become confused and wear bright colors and travel in groups.
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CHILDREN (1 - 3)
Unaware of the concept of being lost, will seek convinient place to lie down and sleep e.g. under a picknic table, brush, rocks
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CHILDREN (3 - 6)
Generally try to return home or to familiar surroundings. May not respond to strangers (rescuers)
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Children (6 - 12)
May intentionally run away to avoid punishment, gain attention or sulk. May be more willing around darkness.
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Elderly (65+)
May have alzheimers and become confused. May just have overexhausted themselves
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Climbers
Usually well equipped and self sufficient. Hazardous weather usually a factor. Attempt radio contact early to refine complexity of search in rough terrain.
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Fisherman
Generally well oriented because of direction of river flow. Overdue often becuase of accidents / injury while fishing.
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