Navy Combat SAR (Combat Search and Rescue): Past, Present, and Future?

Abstract

Combat search and rescue (CSAR) in the U.S. Navy is a mission area of studied neglect. Although tasked through numerous directives to provide combat rescue coverage for its own forces, the Navy has yet to establish a viable capability to do so. In addition, there is no credible, dedicated aviation support for the SEAL's to conduct special operations/warfare (SPEC WAR). These two mission areas have received minimal attention since the end of hostilities in Southeast Asia. The author chronologically outlines the lessons learned from each of the 'Violent Peace' operations the U.S. has been involved in starting with Vietnam. He applies those lessons to today's situation, outlines the Navy's future plans and their shortfalls, and makes specific recommendations for a viable CSAR/SPEC WAR capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA207002

Entities

People

  • John B. Mills

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Combat Support
  • Helicopters
  • Instructors
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Schools
  • Students
  • United States
  • Vietnam War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies