Combat Search and Rescue -- the Cinc's Dilemma

Abstract

Combat search and rescue is a specific task performed by rescue forces to effect the recovery of distressed personnel in a wartime, pre-emptive strike or contingency environment. This task lends itself to microscopic clinical analysis at the tactical level and passionate discourse at every level. Born in World War II, developed in Korea and proven in Vietnam, combat search and rescue has all but been abandoned by the current armed forces. This paper will attempt to define force objectives and mission responsibility as reviewed from a CINC's perspective. (SDW)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 12, 1990
Accession Number
ADA222776

Entities

People

  • J. W. Mullarky

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Environment
  • Flight Crews
  • Governments
  • Helicopters
  • International Organizations
  • National Security
  • Search And Rescue
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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