Navy Combat Search and Rescue.
Abstract
Navy Combat Search and Rescue (SAR) information was collected from aircrewman downed in Southeast Asia, Navy and Air Force records, and Missing and KILLED in Action (MIA/KIA) files. This data was analyzed to evaluate the extent and effectiveness of Navy combat SAR, and to determine if indeed it functions as one continuous phase of the aircraft escape-to-rescue process. SAR mission success/loss rates are presented along with a discussion of the key factors which were causal in determining the success or failure of these missions. This report discusses possible alternatives to conventional combat SAR, such as mid-air recovery and shows how the combat data collected can be used to model some of these alternatives. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA074593
Entities
People
- Martin G. Every