Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Operations

Abstract

This handbook describes the various environmental conditions affecting human survival, and describes isolated personnel (IP) activities necessary to survive during successful evasion or isolating events leading to successful recovery. It is the fundamental reference document providing guidance for any USAF service member who has the potential to become isolated; deviations require sound judgment and careful consideration. This publication provides considerations to be used in planning and execution for effective mission accomplishment of formal USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training, environmentally specific SERE training, and combat survival continuation training programs. The tactics, techniques, and procedures in this publication are recognized best practices presenting a solid foundation to assist USAF service members to maintain life and return with honor from isolating events. This handbook also applies to US Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units and members.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 2017
Accession Number
AD1030991

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Climate Change
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fungi
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.