Combat Search and Rescue: Searching the History; Rescuing the Doctrine

Abstract

This thesis examines the history of command and control for combat search and rescue (CSAR) in a quest for proper doctrine. The thesis question is: Should CSAR command and control be reorganized? The thesis reviews the history of CSAR command and control from Indochina, Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM, and Operation ALLIED FORCE. The thesis identifies lessons that should have been learned and incorporated in joint doctrine. Finally, the thesis provides recommendations to improve the success of joint CSAR command and control operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA425580

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Wormley

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Instructors
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Search And Rescue
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control