Comparing The Combat Search And Rescue

A fourth type of search and rescue team is the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR). The life of each U.S. soldier is important, and combat search and rescue has become one of the most vital operations in modern warfare. In fact, CSAR units are among the first to arrive behind enemy lines after combat operations. The Department of Defense selected the U.S. Air Force as the leader in CSAR operations (Bryant, 2008). Whenever an aircraft goes down or a soldier is lost from his unit, the Air Force Combat Search and Rescue comes in to locate, establish contact and attempt to recover the soldier. Other operational tasks of the combat search and rescue units include, medical evacuations, rescue intelligence support, configuration of rescue equipment, self-protection